Curtains & Drapes

Curtains and drapes that hang the right way

Curtains that are too short, too narrow or hung at the wrong height make even a large window look cramped. Fabric choice adds more questions: linen wrinkles, velvet blocks light, sheers soften glare but offer little privacy, and a lining changes how everything hangs. Small decisions about rod placement, panel width and header style decide whether the room looks finished.

The guides here walk you through choosing length and fullness, matching fabric to the room and combining sheers with heavier panels. You will learn how to hang a rod securely, steam out creases, wash different fabrics safely and fix curtains that pool or flare unevenly. Heavy drapes on very long rods or into plaster that crumbles may need a handyman or installer, and these pages explain how to tell when it is time to ask for that help.