How To Hang Sheer Curtains On Wall

Curtains hung too far from the floor can make a space feel smaller.

How to hang sheer curtains on wall.

Now that we ve covered the basics let s chat about how to hang curtains. But why not overlap grommet style sheers sweeping each see through panel to the side with tiebacks. Hang the rods on the hooks you attached to the wall. In a setup like ours in the bedroom it s hard to hang the curtains wide since the windows are right next to the wall but we did it as wide as we could and sometimes that s all you can do.

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. This crisscross design s ethereal appeal is amplified by hanging the curtains from ornate hooks vintage pulls or knobs and letting excess material puddle on. Measure the length of curtains you want to hang using measuring tape. Measure from the spot you plan to hang the rod usually four to six inches above the window but a minimum of two inches to the floor to figure out the length of the curtains.

Otherwise experts recommend hanging curtains no more than 1 cm from the floor. Place the rod with the voile on the bottom two hooks and the rod with the curtains on the top two. Hang a curtain rod close to the ceiling on a tall wall with short windows to create the illusion of taller windows. Sheer curtains cascading from a rod hung near the ceiling down to the floor convey a dramatic elegance.

This rule is not for the neat freak but for a more relaxed bohemian look hang your curtains so they pool two to three inches on the floor. How to hang curtains with thumbtacks. 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. You can also use thumbtacks and string as a permanent solution.

Thumbtacks and string work in a pinch to hang your curtains until you can install curtain rods. Usually sheer panels hang side by side from their rod floor to ceiling or at least a few inches above the window frame. It can create a beautiful carefree effect.