Curtains can make such a huge difference to your room, making it feel warmer and cosier while also adding some colour too.
Once you’ve found the perfect pair of curtains for your room and made sure they’re the right size for your windows, you’re ready to hang them.
Before you begin preparing your curtains for hanging, you’ll need to attach your brackets to the wall to support your curtain pole. When measuring up for your curtain pole, keep in mind that the end of the pole should end around 15cm past the end of your window to fully block any light.
In terms of height, you’ll want to go 12-15cm above the window. Your end brackets need to be fitted 10cm from the end of your window.
Once you’ve found the point your brackets need to be fitted at, drill a hole in the wall at this point. Your instructions should tell you which drill bit to use. Add in the wall plugs, which should be provided with your curtain pole or track, and fix your brackets to the wall using a screwdriver.
You’ll then need to secure your pole or track to the bracket. Your instructions should help you work out how to do this with your specific product.
How to hang eyelet curtains
Eyelet curtains work by hanging from the pole only so there is no need for hooks or rings. If the curtain pole you have purchased contains these extras, then you can disregard them if using eyelet curtains.
- With the face or front of the curtain fabric facing you, thread the first eyelet hole onto the curtain pole, with the edge of the fabric folded away from you towards your window. Continue to thread each eyelet onto the pole in a concertina style.
- When you get to the end, position the final eyelet hole on the outside of the pole bracket - this will stop your curtains from falling or pulling into the middle of the pole when you pull them.
- Repeat this process with the second curtain and you’re done.
- Keep in mind that it can take a few weeks for any creases to fall out. To help your pleats stay in place, it can help to tie your pleats with a ribbon.
How to hang pencil pleat curtains
Pencil pleat curtains are a little more tricky to hang. Before pulling the cords to gather the top together, you’ll want to double check the width of your window to ensure the gathered width will be wide enough to cover the window. Remember, when fully gathered, your pencil pleat curtains will be half of their original, pre-gathered width.
- Once you’ve checked the width and you’re happy, start by securing the cords at the end of the header tape to ensure the cords don’t detach from the header when you start drawing them through to create the gather. It’s a good idea to tie these at the leading end where your curtains will meet.
- At the other end where the cords are unsecured, take hold of the cords and gently pull them to begin the gathering process. Try to do this evenly so the finished effect will look even and neat.
- Once you’re happy with the width and the gather, secure your cords by tying them. Don’t cut off the cords as you may want to make alterations or change the gather.
- Now, count the number of gliders or rings that you have on your track or pole and half this number - this will give you the number of hooks you need per curtain.
- Next, grab your curtain hooks, making sure you use the same number of hooks per curtain and being sure to space the hooks out evenly. It’s a good idea to place one of the hooks at the very end of the curtain pole so it stays tight to the pole. If using a curtain track, insert the hooks on the lowest or middle layer pockets. When using a pole, insert the hook into the top layer. Be sure you’re inserting the hooks into the pockets and not the cords!