Discover the Incredible Impact of Curtains on Small Rooms

You may know that drapery panels can help insulate a room and control light from filtering to room darkening. But did you know that draperies, aka curtains, can transform a small room to look taller and more expansive and help increase your home's perceived value?  Today, I'm sharing 3 tips on how to install panels to enhance your space.

Tip #1: Mastering the Art of Purposeful Rod Placement 

I've found that the best place to install the drapery hardware, or a curtain rod, is at least 4" above the window trim or casing or within 3" of the ceiling. This spacing usually allows for enough space for the support brackets. After you hang the draperies, the room will appear taller as your eye will be drawn up past the window.

Tip #2: The Bracket Location is a Big Deal

In addition to putting the brackets up high on the wall, they should be placed several inches past the window on each side. Stack, or stack back, is the term used to describe the space the curtains take up when open. With the proper spacing, there will be room for the panels to stack to the side of the window, allowing more light to brighten the room and make the window look more expansive.

Tip #3: Be Intentional with Drapery Length 

Thirty years ago, 1/2" to 1" off the floor was the norm. Today, that looks too short.  Puddling an extra 4"-8" (depending on the fabric) is luxurious. More length than that may make it look like you made a mistake. Depending on my client's needs, I try for 1/4" above the floor to just touching the floor. This allows the panels to  'break' (like a pants leg at the top of a shoe) and gives a highly custom look.

These three aspects, height, width, and length, may seem like minor details, but they are essential to enhance your windows and rooms and create an effortlessly elegant look.

If you have any other questions about installing window treatments or picking the perfect drapery for your home, reach out!

Until next time

Laura