Don t scrimp on length.
How high to hang curtain in a short wall.
Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.
I hung our curtains high wide and then used shades matchstick bamboo rice paper fabric to create the illusion of a taller window.
By hanging the curtains well below the ceiling but still above the window trim you can create a horizontal visual break in the wall that keeps the room from looking quite so tall.
However if you don t want your curtains to drag on the floor when you open and close them let them stop about an inch.
In our case it felt like hanging the rods even at the halfway point would be too high so i hung them about 10 inches above the trim.
Maegan for 17 years i had short windows in all bedrooms.
But since we were just replacing our old bedroom curtains when we wrote that post we skipped the crucial step of actually hanging the curtain rods themselves.
Interior designers note the bottom of your curtains should fall to the floor and you can even let them puddle a bit.
This hardworking home decor provides privacy blocks harsh sunlight helps you achieve restful sleep and spruces up windows with texture and color sure hanging curtains can be tricky but you can achieve a polished look by following our tips including how high to hang curtains what size curtains to buy and how to hang.
Curtains are an essential accessory in living spaces and bedrooms.