Standard Height For Hanging Curtains

This applies if there are more than 12 inches between the window trim and ceiling.

Standard height for hanging curtains.

Either way curtain panels look best when hanging higher up making the ceiling appear taller. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window casing and the ceiling. Curtains are an essential accessory in living spaces and bedrooms. A rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly.

In a room with standard ceiling heights of about 8 feet either method of hanging can work. Ceiling height plays a major role in how high you should hang your curtains. For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline. When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.

To hang curtains start by determining your window s height and marking the wall where you d like the curtain rod brackets to be installed with a pencil. Keep in mind that for the curtain panels themselves they should be two to two and a half times the width of the window in larger spaces and one to one and a half times the width of the window in smaller ones. Make sure your measurements are level with each other then drill holes into the marked spots install the wall anchors and screw in the brackets.