Curtains Above Window Sill

Your curtains may hang from the pole using a sleeve rings or eyelets.

Curtains above window sill.

Make your space look bigger and more luxurious by hanging drapes at least 12 inches above the window frame or all the way to the ceiling and extending your curtain rod out three to six inches on each side. Hang them right above the window. You may need to adjust the height of the pole for different curtain hanging styles. Never hang curtains of any length near a stove.

Measure both sides of the window and check that the sill is straight if it is lower one side than the other and this is common in older houses then this will show up at the bottom of the curtains. The more billowy a curtain becomes as it breaks at the floor the more dramatic it will look. Ideal position for the curtain rod is 6 inches above the window trim but you may need to adjust this up or down so the curtains end where you want them. As a general rule you should aim to hang your curtain rods four to six inches above the window frame and have the curtain rod extend slightly beyond the frame to both the left and the right.

Curtains to the sill or to the bottom of the window trim called the apron look great and are practical in a kitchen. If this is the case just over sill length might be better. Treat the transom and the larger window as one unit and hang the drapes a 4 to 6 inches above the top of the transom. Don t hang the curtain rod within the window frame.

The height above your sill can be similar to the space on either side of the window sill lift and widen where you put the rod so that the window frame feels as big as possible and allows for as much light in as possible. This provides the most privacy and shade but diminishes the drama of the. This kind of sheer can easily stand alone or can go beneath the topmost curtain. Just over sill length picture by niuew just over sill length.

This will ensure that the curtains completely cover the window and do not let light penetrate the curtains when they are drawn. Curtains that stop short of the floor ending at the top of floor moldings look awkward. This is often the most attractive option for short curtains. This type of length offers the clean look to any kind of window specifically when they hang the curtains from the inner frame of the window on the rod with the base of the sheer that will end above it.

This option is similar in style to floor length but will require more care dust bunnies like to live in the folds of the billowing curtains. Do ensure your curtains are wide enough so they are full when open and closed. Do choose a curtain rod that s wider than your window. Dens or family rooms gain dignity from draw draperies or curtains that reach the floor.

A simple kiss to the ground like the curtains pictured above via amber interiors adds a touch of flair to this otherwise simple window treatment.