If you hang your rods to look like they re hugging the window it makes the window and as a result pretty much the entire room feel smaller.
Hang curtains on walls.
If you don t want to damage your walls or are renting a place where modifications aren t allowed it might seem like hanging up curtains isn t an option.
Fortunately there are a few easy ways to hang curtains without having to drill holes in your walls.
Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area.
Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling.
Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
I managed to hang them wide by placing the brackets on the edge of the window and allowing the rod to stick out further but you are stuck having to hang them directly on top of the window.
I had a lot of big windows to cover so a four pack of 120 long curtain rods was perfect for me and the best value i could find.
I was using these curtain rods that i purchased off amazon.
I m sure you ve heard it before but here s your official reminder to always hang your curtain rods high and wide.
In most spaces a rod with decorative finials hung on the wall outside of the window frame will look best and provide the most coverage.
You can use adhesive hooks or a tension rod to hang up curtains without a drill.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.