{"id":4652,"date":"2022-06-01T14:28:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T18:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2024-03-16T12:18:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:18:53","slug":"how-to-hang-curtains-on-wide-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-hang-curtains-on-wide-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Hang Curtains On Wide Windows (Picture Tutorial!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wondering how to hang curtains on extra-wide windows? Well, look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To install curtains on wide windows, use 1-inch or thicker curtain rods hung 8-16 inches wider than the window trim and 4 inches below the ceiling. Hang 4-6 curtain panels as wide as each window panel to span the wide window easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s break into the details further so you can easily install your curtains for maximum beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation: How To Hang Multiple Curtain Panels For Wide Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Calculate The Curtain Rod & Panel Dimensions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Install The Curtain Rod Brackets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Put Together The Curtain Rod<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Hang Your Curtain Panels Onto The Rod<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Other FAQs About Hanging Curtains On Wide Windows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Easy<\/td>30-45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Material List<\/th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Curtain rod<\/a><\/td>Contractor pencil<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Curtain panels<\/a><\/td>Drill<\/td><\/tr>
    Curtain rings with clips<\/a> (optional)<\/td>Impact driver<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Tape measure<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Stud finder<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Step One: Calculate The Curtain Rod & Panel Dimensions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to hanging multiple curtain panels over a wide window is to calculate all of the dimensions needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contrary to popular belief, most of the work when installing curtains happens before you ever purchase the curtains or rod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few of the recommended dimensions for wide windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n