Curtain Rod Above Window Trim

Standard curtain rod placement 1 measure 2 inches to the right and left of the top corners of the window frame trim.

Curtain rod above window trim.

But for the rest of us. The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown. 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. Mark with chalk or a pencil.

When installing curtain rods hang the rod so that it extends at least 3 or 4 inches beyond the window on each side which allows your curtains to overlap both the window and the wall to prevent light from leaking in around the window s edges. For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each side 54 divided by three equals 18 so your rod can be up to 72 inches long. This applies if there are more than 12 inches between the window trim and ceiling. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window.

To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window. If that s the case i recommend hanging the rod about two feet above the window. When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller. See in the photo below how the rod keeps going well past where the window stops.

For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline. Don t scrimp on length. Your curtains may hang from the pole using a sleeve rings or eyelets. Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.

You may need to adjust the height of the pole for different curtain hanging styles. No matter what the ceiling height the minimum distance from the top of the window casing to the curtain rod is two inches.