Match the color and style of the curtains to the room that you are hanging them in.

If you don’t want to measure, a rod with a width between 1 3⁄8 to 1 1⁄2 inches (3. 5 to 3. 8 cm) will probably work for most eyelet curtains.

54 x 1/3 = 18 18 + 54 = 72 Final curtain rod length: 72 inches

Matching the shade is important. A light silver rod won’t look good against dark silver grommets. Check the label when buying the curtain rod. Some measurements include the finials while others don’t. You need to look at the measurement without the finials.

An alternative to ironing is steaming the curtains with a steamer. If you can’t iron or steam the curtains, drape the curtains across your bed for several hours up to an entire day. This will help relax any creases. [4] X Research source

If you want your window to appear taller, place the brackets 8 inches (20 cm) above the window, or closer to the ceiling or crown molding. [6] X Expert Source Angelica SavardHome Stager, Realtor, & Interior Designer Expert Interview. 30 April 2020. If you want your window to appear wider, place the brackets 3 to 6 inches (7. 6 to 15. 2 cm) from the sides of the window.

Where you measure to depends on where you want the bracket to hang. Refer to the previous step for guidance. [8] X Expert Source Angelica SavardHome Stager, Realtor, & Interior Designer Expert Interview. 30 April 2020. The bubble on the level should be centered between the guidelines on the tube. If the bubble is off-center, tilt the bracket until the bubble is centered.

If you aren’t sure about the studs, pick up a stud finder tool at a home improvement store. They’re cheap and can prevent you from mistakenly hanging the curtains without a stud to support them. Make sure that the wall anchors can hold the weight of the rod and the curtains.

It is very important that you start weaving from the front of the curtain. If you start from the back, the edges won’t lay right.

If you want to be able to move the curtain panel back-and-forth across the entire rod, the last grommet should be inside the bracket. [14] X Research source If your curtain has just 1 panel, do this step with the first and last grommets.

If the return won’t stay inside the curtain, insert a drapery pin to the back of the return. Place a screw into the wall, then secure the pin to the screw.

You can also tie back the curtains using ropes or ribbon.