{"id":8465,"date":"2024-01-09T18:06:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T23:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=8465"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:15:08","slug":"how-to-hang-curtains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hang Curtains to Look Their Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_3979df-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_3979df-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_3979df-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_3979df-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_3979df-ec > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_174119-a3\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_174119-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_174119-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_174119-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_174119-a3\">January 9, 2024<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_73d609-45\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_73d609-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_73d609-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_73d609-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_73d609-45\">How to Hang Curtains to Look Their Best<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\">Drapery<\/a> can transform an entire room, adding color and texture to your space to give a finalized, polished look. Yet, if not hung in the best way, curtains can lose their impact on the room. To ensure your beautiful curtains look their best and accentuate the height and width of your room, learn how to hang curtains the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to hang curtains to look their best, follow these steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_545ecf-0d{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_545ecf-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_545ecf-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_545ecf-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_545ecf-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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1rem);}.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_bc7f8c-fc inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2\"]{padding-left:1px;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c208a6-f2\">STEPS FOR HOW TO HANG 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0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b.kb-button{border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_54cd7a-2b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#step-1\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Step 1: Measure for Length &amp; Width<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1a: Measuring Length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 1b: Measuring Width<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_f6063e-dc{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_f6063e-dc .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_f6063e-dc{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_f6063e-dc\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-0);background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 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0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button{border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_87aaa2-3e kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#step-2\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Step 2: Install &amp; Hang Your Drapery<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 2a: Mark Bracket Placement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2b: Fasten Brackets &amp; Mount Curtain Rod or Track System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2c: Hang Drapery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_2c78bf-e3{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_2c78bf-e3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_2c78bf-e3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-0);background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:7px;--kb-button-icon-size:7px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:focus{color:#727070;background:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button{border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button{border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_cd020c-8d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#step-3\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Step 3: Learn Factors That Affect Hanging<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pleat Style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_bee918-42 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_1bcba3-9a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1\">Step 1: Measure for Length &amp; Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To know how to hang curtains to look their best, it\u2019s essential to get the right measurements for the length and width that will optimize the appearance of the drapery and your room as a whole. Learn the best practices for how to hang window curtains in terms of length and width to help guide you in your own measurement process. Then get direct steps for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/\">measuring length and width<\/a> for your drapery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_04dc5a-12 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_c62c07-e4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_33abc0-14:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_33abc0-14.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image8465_33abc0-14 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:471px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8465_33abc0-14.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8465_33abc0-14 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image8465_33abc0-14 figure{max-width:471px;}.kb-image8465_33abc0-14 .image-is-svg, .kb-image8465_33abc0-14 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image8465_33abc0-14 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_33abc0-14\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-hang-curtains-high-wide-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to hang curtains in terms of height and width with measurement suggestions\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-hang-curtains-high-wide-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-hang-curtains-high-wide-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_a0989c-fc inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> A good rule of thumb is to hang your curtains halfway between the top of the window and ceiling, plus an inch or two. Hanging curtains just below the ceiling is also a great option for most windows, but certain factors like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains-with-crown-molding\/\">crown molding<\/a> and cathedral ceilings can affect what the best height for your drapery is.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_f0581a-ed{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_f0581a-ed .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_f0581a-ed\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_2394bc-5f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#length\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">MORE ON LENGTH<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Width:<\/strong> For your curtain rod width, adding at least 12 inches on each side of your window frame will ensure the drapery can be pulled fully off the window for a clean, unhindered view. However, the exact ordering width for your drapery panels will vary based on the fabric, lining and pleat style you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_2f8d74-c8{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_2f8d74-c8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_2f8d74-c8\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_7f7526-ee kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#width\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">MORE ON WIDTH<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_55fc3d-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_6ef087-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_6ef087-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"length\">Step 1a: Measure for Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of your drapery will depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How high you hang your drapery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How far your drapery panels will hang in relation to the floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First, consider your drapery height, or rather, how high you\u2019ll hang your curtain rod.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_96fe92-f0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_50dff9-06 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b23737-d0\">drapery height<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_68f721-e0\">Hanging your drapery right below the ceiling or about halfway between the window frame and ceiling are good general best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These options make the window and the room look taller, creating an illusion of space. Hanging your curtains too low near the window frame can make your room feel short and cluttered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_e3b09a-71 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_a00dad-de:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_a00dad-de .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_a00dad-de size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-length-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration of drapery over a window with arrows and measurements shows how to hang curtains in terms of length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-length-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-length-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_742aae-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_a48e25-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>However, there are some exceptions to hanging your curtains about halfway between your window and ceiling. For the following situations, consider a slightly different approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For cathedral ceilings,<\/strong> stick to hanging your curtains about 8 to 10 inches above the window frame to help the windows feel taller, without going excessively high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For shorter ceilings<\/strong> where there\u2019s about 6 inches or less between the window trim and ceiling, hang your curtains right at the ceiling or, better yet, ceiling-mount them. This will give you more of a lofty, sophisticated look even with shorter ceilings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains-with-crown-molding\/\"><strong>ceilings with crown molding<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s usually best to hang the curtains right below the crown molding to avoid an unattractive gap between the ornate molding and your decorative drapery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have insight into how to hang curtains in terms of height, it\u2019s time to consider how long your drapery panels will be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_11189f-ed alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_b0b315-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_b0b315-09\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drapery Length: Float, Break or Puddle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, curtains should touch or hover just above the floor. Long drapery panels are the best way to accentuate the height of your window and make your room feel larger. Sill-length curtains are a possibility, but they may make your window and wall feel shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering the best way for how to hang curtains, there are three main lengths you can choose from:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_c4ff04-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_92a30e-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_92a30e-db inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_a87745-5f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_a87745-5f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_a87745-5f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-hang-curtains-float-length-content-2022-east-hampton-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"Ripple Fold Drapery made of Luxe Linen in Optic White hovers above the floor showing how to hang curtains at float length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-hang-curtains-float-length-content-2022-east-hampton-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-hang-curtains-float-length-content-2022-east-hampton-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_29d212-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_29d212-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_29d212-10 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_cee095-d5\">float<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_606105-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_606105-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_606105-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_606105-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_606105-d9\">Floating curtains mean that they hover just off the floor. This option is ideal if you\u2019re going to be opening and closing your drapery frequently. To get the right float, your drapes should be between 1-inch and \u00bd-inch off the floor. However, keep in mind that some natural materials like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/drapery\/wools\">wool<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/drapery\/linens\">linen<\/a> stretch overtime with gravity. To keep these materials at the right length is to have them professionally hemmed every year or so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e564f5-34 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_40041c-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_40041c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_40041c-90 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c00711-50\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c00711-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c00711-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c00711-50\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_c00711-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c00711-50\">break<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_d8bb15-aa\">Curtain length with a break means that the fabric is long enough to kiss the floor, with about 1 to 2 inches of excess fabric. This is an ideal option for uneven floors you\u2019re trying to disguise, or if you want an elegant, elongated look for your drapery. A break is also a better choice for more stationary, decorative drapes that won\u2019t often be opened or closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_cb5781-0f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_ff7c01-f7:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_ff7c01-f7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_ff7c01-f7 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-break-length-content-2023-montauk-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"Ripple Fold Drapery made of Claude Stripe in Alabaster kisses the floor showing how to hang curtains at break length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-break-length-content-2023-montauk-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-break-length-content-2023-montauk-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_18885b-62 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_c40a55-61 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_35b2b5-f9:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_35b2b5-f9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_35b2b5-f9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-hang-curtains-puddle-length-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"Pinch Pleat Drapery made of Silk Dupioni in Pewter puddles on the floor showing how to hang curtains at puddle length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-hang-curtains-puddle-length-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-how-to-hang-curtains-puddle-length-content-2020-smallwoods-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_60968d-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_60968d-0a inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_1106e3-f9\">puddle<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_555952-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_555952-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_555952-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_555952-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_555952-8a\">To hang curtains with a puddle, allow 3 to 6 inches of extra fabric in your curtain\u2019s length so there\u2019s an excess of fabric puddling on the floor. This is a very elegant, luxurious look, and another good option for disguising uneven floors. However, the extra fabric will more easily collect dust and dirt, so it\u2019s best applied to decorative drapes that won\u2019t often be opened or closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e7b78b-16 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_f338ef-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"width\">Step 1b: Measure for Width<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering the width of your drapery, there are two factors to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The width of your curtain rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The width of your drapery panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_8d671d-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_fe57fd-d2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_820c92-a6:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_820c92-a6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_820c92-a6 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration of drapery over a window with arrows and measurements shows how to hang curtains in terms of width\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-hang-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_cd153c-05 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_83137e-47\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_83137e-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_83137e-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_83137e-47\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_83137e-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_83137e-47\">best practices for Measuring Width<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_94257b-27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_94257b-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_94257b-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_94257b-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_94257b-27\"><strong>Curtain Rod Width: <\/strong>Typically, adding at least 12 inches on each side of your window frame will ensure the drapery can be pulled fully off the window glass for a clean, unhindered view. Plus, a longer rod with drapes hung wide also helps to make the window look wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drapery Panel Width: <\/strong>The width of your drapery panels will depend on the desired fullness and stack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fullness<\/strong> refers to how lush and full they look when drawn closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stack<\/strong> refers to the amount space the drapery takes up when fully drawn open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fullness and stack will vary primarily based on the pleat style, fabric and lining you choose for your drapery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_389b48-c2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_b05a90-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_b05a90-72\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Typically, a good way to figure out the width of your curtain panels is to divide the window width by two and then add that number to the total width. For example, if you have a 100-inch window, dividing it by two gives you 50. So, when adding that to 100, the total width you want to take into account is 150 inches. While this gives you a good estimate, drapery fabric, lining and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-styles\/\">pleat styles<\/a> will vary naturally in their fullness and stack, so you may need to adjust that number based your choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_8cf56c-f6 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_6cd847-d0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f\"]{padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_b7b951-4f\">Simplify Ordering Width with The Shade Store<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link8465_fa928a-f4, .kt-adv-heading-link8465_fa928a-f4 .kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link8465_fa928a-f4{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link8465_fa928a-f4:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fa928a-f4\">When you order drapery from The Shade Store, you only need to provide the width you want your curtain rod to cover. Our team of expert artisans will do the math for you, based on your chosen drapery pleat style, fabric and lining, to optimize the fullness and stack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e86861-e6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_57ff3e-cb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"step-2\" class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c2b783-2d\">Step 2: Install &amp; Hang Your Drapery<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_a1e912-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_301c52-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_301c52-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_301c52-52 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8465_9d0354-0e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_9d0354-0e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-hang-curtains-living-room-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installs off-white toned curtains high and wide on black rods showing how to hang curtains\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-hang-curtains-living-room-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-hang-curtains-living-room-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-hang-curtains-living-room-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With measuring and some design best practices for how to hang window curtains in your toolkit, you\u2019re ready to learn installation tips. Installation best practices for how to hang curtains are very similar between different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/drapery-hardware\">drapery hardware<\/a> (either a track system or rod and rings) with the main difference being how many brackets you\u2019ll need for each type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-curtain-rods\/\">To install your curtain rods<\/a>, you should always consult the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">installation instructions<\/a>, but for a simple overview, follow these tips:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_73c963-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_3974b0-bf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_997ff7-d8\">Step 2a: Mark Curtain Rod Bracket Placement<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_dfcc8d-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_8ce0e9-77 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8465_041ee0-37.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image8465_041ee0-37 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:950px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8465_041ee0-37.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8465_041ee0-37 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image8465_041ee0-37{max-width:950px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8465_041ee0-37{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8465_041ee0-37 img{width:100%;}.kb-image8465_041ee0-37 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_041ee0-37 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-bracket-placement-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer from The Shade Store marks the bracket placement as part of how to hang curtains\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-bracket-placement-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-bracket-placement-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-bracket-placement-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know the total width of your curtain rod, you can determine how many brackets you\u2019ll need. The number of brackets will depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The type of drapery hardware you\u2019re using (track system vs rod and rings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total length of your curtain rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you\u2019re using a single or double rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you mount your curtain rod from the wall or ceiling (although this will play a smaller role than the other two)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_83aaaf-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_c0b1e5-6a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:left;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_67d29b-5b\">For a Single Track System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether mounted to the wall or ceiling, you\u2019ll need a bracket about every 2 to 3 feet depending on the width of you track system and the shape of it (whether it goes around a corner, bends, or is straight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a double rod system, refer to your chosen drapery hardware\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">installation guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_d2f330-c0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:left;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_c6cc2f-c0\">For a Single Rod and Rings System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether mounted to the wall or ceiling, you\u2019ll need a bracket about every 3 to 4 feet depending on the width of your rod.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a double rod system, refer to your chosen drapery hardware\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">installation guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_fca82f-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_da5ecd-b7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_63a1ad-30\">Step 2b: Fasten Your Brackets &amp; Mount Rod or Track System<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_eee2a3-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_e4a662-5e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8465_dc54eb-9b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_dc54eb-9b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up shows a professional with a drill and bracket showing one step for how to hang curtains\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A drill and basic Phillips screwdriver are all you need to install the brackets. Use the drill to create pilot holes based on the marks you made in Step 3a. Then, fasten the brackets with the appropriate screws. Be sure to also have a level on hand to ensure the brackets are level and in plane with each other. Once the brackets are fastened securely, mount your curtain rod or track.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_1825cc-c4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_79721c-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_79721c-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2c: Hang Your Drapery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How to hang curtains will vary depending on the type of hardware you\u2019ve chosen and the drapery style.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(55% - ((20px * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(45% - ((20px * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e1cf20-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_b8d20e-c5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_ad5ac2-75:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_ad5ac2-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_ad5ac2-75\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-track-system-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer attaches Pinch Pleat Drapery made of Tidal Line in Sand on a track system with hooks\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-track-system-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-track-system-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_482088-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_482088-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_482088-9e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_18b293-76\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_18b293-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_18b293-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_18b293-76\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_18b293-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_18b293-76\">Track System<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_eed41d-4d\"><strong>For a track system<\/strong>, you\u2019ll either be able to snap or hook your curtains into the carriers of the track system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(45% - ((20px * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(55% - ((20px * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_dd5961-62 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_771c5b-cb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_33a884-98\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_33a884-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_33a884-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_33a884-98\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_33a884-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_33a884-98\">Rod &amp; Ring System<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_312b01-f1\"><strong>For rod and rings<\/strong>, first install the rings on your rod. Then, you\u2019ll insert the pins of your drapery through the eyelets of the rings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_9e5b5c-a4 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_f58fd5-f8:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_f58fd5-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_f58fd5-f8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer attaches Pinch Pleat Drapery made of Shoreline in Reed on a curtain rod with rings\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-how-to-hang-curtains-professional-installer-content-2020-chappaqua-500x325px-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_11218d-68 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_2715c8-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Two exceptions to the above directions for how to hang curtains are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/grommet-drapery\">Grommet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/rod-pocket-drapery\">Rod Pocket Drapery<\/a>. These are the only types of drapery that will be installed right onto the rod itself, without the use of separate hooks or rings. For Grommet Drapery, you\u2019ll thread the curtain rod through the rings embedded into the top of the panel. For Rod Pocket Drapery, you\u2019ll thread the rod through the fabric pocket at the top of the panel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_59e896-aa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_b2b072-ab\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3\">Step 3: Learn factors that Affect how to hang Curtains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the best practices for measuring and installing your drapery to look its best, you\u2019re ready to consider some additional factors that may affect these best practices. These choices you make for your drapery design, primarily in terms of pleat style, fabric and lining, may affect how to hang curtains to look their best. Learn more about these customizations and how they affect how to hang window curtains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e68e03-36 alignnone button-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_cc8f1d-73 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_6ccc60-fe:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_6ccc60-fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_6ccc60-fe size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-shoreline-reed-how-to-hang-curtains-pleat-style-content-2020-chappaqua-475x400px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of the Pinch Pleat Style on a drapery panel made of Shoreline in Reed which features lots of texture\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-shoreline-reed-how-to-hang-curtains-pleat-style-content-2020-chappaqua-475x400px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-shoreline-reed-how-to-hang-curtains-pleat-style-content-2020-chappaqua-475x400px-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_17607f-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_17607f-1b inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_7cec07-b5\">Pleat Styles<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_15e702-20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_15e702-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_15e702-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_15e702-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_15e702-20\">Pleat styles refer to how the drapery is fashioned at the very top of the panel. Pleat style affects how to hang curtains in terms of width, as the pleat plays a role in how thick and full your curtains are. To ensure your drapery can be fully pulled off the window, you\u2019ll need to ensure the width of your curtain rod leaves plenty of space for the panels of fabric. Or, if your panels are decorative and won\u2019t be moved, you\u2019ll need to ensure the curtain rod and panel width is just right to accentuate your chosen pleat style in a stationary role.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_200cce-78{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_200cce-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_200cce-78{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_200cce-78\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_b8fe04-52 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-styles\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">learn more: Pleat styles<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_d1cb3c-a5 alignnone button-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_56e99e-a3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_40d636-92\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_40d636-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_40d636-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_40d636-92\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_40d636-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_40d636-92\">fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_fb3592-d0\">Fabrics not only vary in color and pattern, but also weight and thickness, which, like pleat style, will affect how wide your curtain rod will need to be in order to ensure your drapery panels can be fully pulled off the window. You\u2019ll also need to consider the material composition of your fabric. Certain natural fibers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/drapery\/wools\">wool<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/drapery\/linens\">linen<\/a> will stretch overtime, which means you may want to choose a shorter length for your panels in anticipation of stretching.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_83c293-dc{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_83c293-dc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_83c293-dc{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_83c293-dc\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_5b999a-81.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_5b999a-81 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-panels\/#fabric-and-lining\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">learn more: Fabric<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_59a920-d1 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_106442-1d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_106442-1d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_106442-1d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-drapery-swatches-matka-silk-how-to-hang-curtains-decorative-folds-content-2022-port-chester-475x400px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of swatches folded decoratively made of Matka silk in a range of colors from cool blue to warm tan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-drapery-swatches-matka-silk-how-to-hang-curtains-decorative-folds-content-2022-port-chester-475x400px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-drapery-swatches-matka-silk-how-to-hang-curtains-decorative-folds-content-2022-port-chester-475x400px-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_e61347-bb alignnone button-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_f48ebe-a6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_74d0d2-cd:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_74d0d2-cd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_74d0d2-cd size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-blackout-lining-content-2023-montauk-475x400px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of Ripple Fold Drapery made of Claude Stripe in Alabaster with blackout lining for a room darkening effect\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-blackout-lining-content-2023-montauk-475x400px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-nate-berkus-claude-stripe-alabaster-how-to-hang-curtains-blackout-lining-content-2023-montauk-475x400px-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_bdd242-dd inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_204d83-fd\">lining<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_bb73a5-d6\">Lining also increases the thickness and fullness of your drapery panels, some linings more so than others. Interlining will give you the thickest, fullest drapery, while blackout and privacy lining each will provide some extra body as well. If you\u2019re planning to add lining, you\u2019ll need to take the additional thickness into account when considering how to hang window curtains in terms of width.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_b73a1d-7c{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_b73a1d-7c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_b73a1d-7c{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_b73a1d-7c\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_9007ff-5f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-lining\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">learn more: lining<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8465_47c796-d1 alignnone button-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_5cea62-f9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_845879-be\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_845879-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_845879-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_845879-be\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_845879-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_845879-be\">hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8465_8af64b-4c\">Drapery hardware won\u2019t affect how to hang curtains directly, but it\u2019s important to keep in mind that not all pleat styles are compatible with all types of hardware. So, depending on your choice of pleat style, you may have a limited selection of hardware to choose from. For instance, Ripple Fold and Cubicle Drapery are only compatible with track system hardware, while Grommet Drapery is only compatible with rod and rings hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_7d51be-7b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8465_7d51be-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8465_7d51be-7b{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8465_7d51be-7b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8465_9401c8-fc kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/types-of-drapes\/#hardware\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">learn more: hardware<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8465_84fd3a-20 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image8465_f80cb5-df:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image8465_f80cb5-df .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8465_f80cb5-df size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-steel-hardware-all-colors-how-to-hang-curtains-display-content-2023-product-guide-475x400px.jpg\" alt=\"A product display of Steel Hardware, a rod and ring system, with all the colors from bright silver to deep antique bronze\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-steel-hardware-all-colors-how-to-hang-curtains-display-content-2023-product-guide-475x400px.jpg 475w, 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