The Shops at Saybrook Country Barn
2 Main Street
Old Saybrook CT 06475
1-860-388-0891
2 Main Street
Old Saybrook CT 06475
1-860-388-0891
“How high should I hang my curtains?” This is a frequent question heard from homeowners as we discuss window treatments for their home. The “mounting height” is as custom as the window treatment itself. It is dependent on many factors. Is the treatment providing a function other than that of being a decorative element in the room; such as privacy, lighting adjustment or insulation?
In many instances, it is optimal to mount your valances or draperies somewhere in the space above the window frame, in the painted wall area, below the molding/ceiling height. This allows space for a significant treatment and decorative element in the room without blocking the views and light that many Connecticut homeowners treasure. Mounting your treatment above your window frame also brings one’s eye up, more towards the ceiling, when entering the room. This keeps the room from feeling “chopped” or “shrunken” to the height of window frames.
Of course, there are instances where “less is more” and petite treatment is preferable. This is common in some quaint, older, “antique” or cottage homes which often offer nooks and crannies and eaves due to the original structure of the home, or commonly found in unique areas created by additions put onto these types of homes.
The width of the window treatment is also an element to be evaluated and thought out. When draperies are the treatment of choice, consider the “stacking” area needed when the panels are pulled back to each side. How much space do the panels take up? Do you want as much of a view as possible? Do you have wall space on either side of your window to accommodate the rod extending several inches past the window, thus maximizing your view? Would you be covering up any light switches or have to rearrange the location of a piece of furniture to do so? Would you prefer the draperies to be stacked all to one side? All of these are points to ponder before you order your window treatments and hardware.
