What is the rule for hanging curtain rods?

As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window’s inside frame. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window’s frame.

Does 1 pair of curtains mean 2 curtains?

While it may seem logical that curtains should come in sets of two, curtains do not always come in pairs. They most often come in panels. Panels are a single piece of fabric or one curtain. If you want a typical curtain pair, you will need to buy two panels.

Can you layer curtains on one rod?

A single rod can be used to layer curtains with the help of curtain rings with clips. You can alternate, clipping one ring to the solid curtain and the next ring to a sheer panel behind it. Alternatively, you can align the solid and sheer panels and clip them together.

How big of a rod do I need to hang curtains?

Allow two times your rod width for proper fullness. Use a 2 1/2 inch continental rod for hanging. Fabric is Cotton and is made in the USA. The pair measures 100″ wide (two 50″ wide panels) by 84 inches long, and is fully lined, with a 3 inch rod pocket and two inch header.

Which is the best way to hang curtains?

A curtain rod is always visible from the top of the curtain, unless you cover it with a valance. These poles or rods come in different sizes, shapes and designs, with most of them constructed from metal or wood. Rods are typically capped at each end with a decorative stopper or finial affixed to the rod’s ends.

Why do I have two sets of curtains?

Using two sets of curtains on a window is very common, and is done mostly when one curtain is a sheer for privacy and the other is a drape for light control and decorative purposes. Traditionally, two sets of white traversing rods were the only working system available, and the unattractive rods would have to be covered with a valance of some type.

How big is Delhi rod pocket curtain pair?

Delhi Rod Pocket Curtain Pair measures 96 inches wide ( two 48 inch wide panels) by 84 inches long. Made of 100% Cotton and fully lined in white polyester and cotton blend lining material. The curtain pair has a 3 inch rod pocket with a two inch header.