Don’t make these curtain hanging mistakes! Let’s talk about the right way to hang curtains to make your space look larger and more luxurious. #interiordesign #homedecor #curtains
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@kutanra Жыл бұрын
Agreed that puddling looks great in magazines, but most the time look mismeasured, messy, and gather dust
@aking3624 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention...pets love to waller in the puddling...😮
@PinkOwl31 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Not practical at all. And looks like a mistake.
@WilliamsElaine Жыл бұрын
And dog hair
@gunnargislason5221 Жыл бұрын
As a wheelchair user, long curtains are my nemesis. Puddling curtains get tangled in the castor wheels. I have pulled down curtains by getting stuck in them. That's why my curtains are short lol
@hannama3395 Жыл бұрын
And it does confuse your roomba
@mb5612 Жыл бұрын
*Note from my four cats: They wanted me to tell you that the “puddling” curtains on the floor style is highly desired and much appreciated. 😂😂
@dMi_mi11 ай бұрын
da preferred Kitty's style 😎🤭
@monkeybusiness19999 ай бұрын
And probably softer than using Charmin, for sure! 😼🚽
@zoguy69886 ай бұрын
*Note from my cat: Clean the litterbox or the curtains get it.
@sophievanderbilt1325 Жыл бұрын
I was so excited to put up curtains in my new home because it was the first time ever that I didn’t have radiators or heating elements along the baseboards or windows! I did a 1/2 inch from the floor and 8 inches out. It makes my room look HUGE. Definitely good tips! Don’t forget to place the curtain rod a little higher above the window frame (not right on it)
@juliab8992 Жыл бұрын
His specific advice was 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the wall above the window.
@HeronCoyote12344 ай бұрын
I’m jealous.
@cannonrange9977 Жыл бұрын
My favorite part of this video, it indicates professionalism and credibility in my opinion, is how OP doesn't lead with STOP DOING THIS, DO THIS INSTEAD; they offer advice, then proceed to be concise, thorough, and illustrate their examples clearly. Subscribed!
@emily1486 Жыл бұрын
My cats don’t care about interior design, only chaos 😂
@LizbetPCB Жыл бұрын
BAM! Aside from placing the curtain rod higher than the window, none of these work for my cat residence home. I foster kittens, too. Nope.
@Momma_AL Жыл бұрын
Lol Sometimes I wonder why I even watch these interior design channels. My entire living room is for my 2 cats except for 1 little chair. The little chair is for me.
@davycash7115 Жыл бұрын
@@Momma_AL that‘s a good cat mama😉❤
@jayes7195 Жыл бұрын
that's all I could think of with this vid. If my curtains puddled on the floor, they'd be shredded and puked on in no time flat
@Ozziecatsmom Жыл бұрын
@@jayes7195It would be,1 sleep on it, 2 wake up and shred, 3 oops hair ball coming!
@nancylarkin2251 Жыл бұрын
My chihuahua loves to snooze on puddled curtains‼️🐕🏡
@maggpiprime954 Жыл бұрын
"Oh, _yes!_ Absolutely puddle those curtains on the floor!" My opportunistic cats, ever on the lookout for cosy places to nap. 😂
@angstbringer2992 Жыл бұрын
Me, trying to explain to my mom and grandma that the world is not gonna end if my curtains touch the floor 😩
@katanyajason3316 Жыл бұрын
Mom, they're not touching, just kissing 😁
@deboraharonson8975 Жыл бұрын
Before antibiotics, it was true. Not now.
@Me-mn4nw Жыл бұрын
Mom and Grandma actually had to work and cared about cleanliness!
@angstbringer2992 Жыл бұрын
@@Me-mn4nw 1- I live by my own. I work and care for my home. 2- the curtains will not get dirty if the floor is clean, even if they become very well acquainted with each other. 3- even if the curtains get dirty: so what.
@Me-mn4nw Жыл бұрын
@@angstbringer2992 Of couse it's easy to maintain if there is no one but you. As I stated Mom and Grandma had to work. I don't use window treatments and shoes come off outside. Strip on the back porch and streak to the shower if you're dirty. I prefer a home full of laughter.
@targetedplantsguy9481 Жыл бұрын
I love puddling, but my Roomba hates it.
@aking3624 Жыл бұрын
Nom nom nom...😂
@kvv90 Жыл бұрын
I insisted on buying long curtains, hanging them high, and hemming them to kiss the floor throughout my home. It's absolutely worth the time and effort, they look gorgeous.
@clemily5898 Жыл бұрын
Another key reason to expand the width of the rod is for when you want to block out the light completely. If you only make the rod go the width of the window light often peaks out when curtains are drawn. Crucial if you suffer migraines & need 100% blackout.
@Mimi-un5tr Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fancy girl because I can't stand the puddling on the floor.
@VictoriaKimball Жыл бұрын
I hate puddling. I think it looks like you measured wrong and couldn't be bothered to hem your draperies
@valerief1231 Жыл бұрын
Me either, unless you have a big room, like my sister in laws mansion at the lake lol, the puddling looks messy, it’s a tripping hazard, and I’m quite sure my make dogs would find it the perfect place to tinkle!
@katherinegaston5229 Жыл бұрын
You are not alone. It makes the room look heavy be drawing the eye down. Mirrors, pictures, uplighting and key statement furniture are much better items of focus. The only situation I can see where this would be appropriate would be truly a grand room that had a very exquisite ceiling where the curtains would add balance to the room.
@stacythebelowaverageturtle9973 Жыл бұрын
My favorite is the notion if you live in the state of Arizona, where it's hot from April until Thanksgiving you get some blackout curtains. And extend them 8 inches to keep that heat-enriching light outside.
@kirbyhans5261 Жыл бұрын
Covered mine with foil coated insulation, my wife calls my room the cave.... 😂 ( she's not complaining, just making an observation)
@MadameWesker Жыл бұрын
I am currently hanging curtains. Needed this. Thank you
@VictoriaKimball Жыл бұрын
These are great tips for draperies Nick! Would you please do a video for curtains?
@MsOkayAwesome Жыл бұрын
That last one with the cat 😂
@daphblue11 ай бұрын
Right 😂😂
@charlenecook1565 Жыл бұрын
I agree, curtains do look better, but I don't know what type of support there is up there on the wall. Curtains and the rod can be heavy.
@nickyonstilts128 Жыл бұрын
That's why you need to use the studfinder tool before installing the hardware.
@gsdalpha1358 Жыл бұрын
I can tell you my walls are plaster over brick (1895 house). Unless I want to get a masonry drill bit and screws the curtain rods are going on the top window frame.
@rivertam782710 ай бұрын
@@gsdalpha1358I have a double brick house, I highly recommend a good hammer drill and masonry bits, it's completely worth it, they're easy to use and your curtains will look so much better. My house had a wood board above all the windows for curtain rods, I pulled the boards off and lifted the rods up closer to the roof like he suggested in this vid, mounting them straight into the brickwork. Let me tell you, those curtains look a thousand times better than before.
@brittanyg6796 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could have my curtains touch the floor, but I have baseboard heaters 😭
@jelemil Жыл бұрын
Same girl
@nanchesca3950 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I just asked about this in another comment. I did put mine to the floor even tho I have a baseboard heater. I just cannot close the curtains if the heater is on. They also have discolored a little where they meet the heater
@jenniferhoza3388 Жыл бұрын
I came here to ask the same thing! But we live in the country facing the woods at the end of a long driveway. I have Nothing on my windows, and I think they look ok without.
@clairelevasseur9434 Жыл бұрын
Mes rideaux sont courts et il vont le rester ...J' ai trop peur du feu !! Et avec 2 chats et un chien c' est plus sécuritaire 😊😊😊
@danielsteiger35148 ай бұрын
Never seen those here in germany Are these things purely electric?😊
@kategranville2745 Жыл бұрын
The PSA for curtains I didn’t know I needed
@0rangebanana Жыл бұрын
Oh man. I learned the hard way. Measure before hanging 😂😂😂
@ladylove34 Жыл бұрын
I like my curtains puddled on the floor because I don't have to measure first lol
@yeahno9380 Жыл бұрын
The thing I don't understand is why on the regular, most stores rarely carry longer than 84 inches. And if they do carry longer, its in small supply. When this seems to be the consensus among designers to have the curtains larger than the windows. I find this to be really strange. I would think by now the 84 inch standard would be changed or is there a reason behind this?
@nanchesca3950 Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing because of baseboard heaters. Mine were 96" and my ceilings are also 96" which means they puddle a little. I'd prefer no puddle but too lazy to hem them lol
@yeahno9380 Жыл бұрын
@nanchesca3950 i guess that would make sense, but most homes nowadays don't tend to have the baseboard heaters. Only in older homes, atleast from what i have seen. I've had to order the majority of my curtains online to get 96 inches. Becuase most home decor stores only sold 84 inches. And the rare off chance i find longer, it's only one set or just not enough. A few times in the past I've even had to buy extra curtains and sew them together just to get longer curtains. I would just think by now 96 and longer would be more common. Especially since this seems to be a core rule of thumbs among designers that curtains should be larger than windows.
@sweetgal1247 Жыл бұрын
This 🙏 It makes me so mad. I found the best curtains for my home but realized too late theyre not the right fit
@nanchesca3950 Жыл бұрын
@yeahno9380 I design condos on the west coast of Canada and almost all of our buildings have had electric baseboard heaters although just recently they are switching to heat pumps. Many also have 9' ceilings. So hopefully they'll start making more longer curtains
@yeahno9380 Жыл бұрын
@nanchesca3950 ok interesting. I'm eastcoast U.S.A. the only homes that have baseboards have all tended to be before or into the early 2000s. But everything else I have seen build since, don't have them. But quite interesting.
@izy0321 Жыл бұрын
How about some design tips when you have baseboard heaters underneath windows?
@Itsroccib Жыл бұрын
Get shutters
@monkeybusiness19999 ай бұрын
Paint the radiator the same color as the walls, if allowed, & hang curtains that have 12" or so bottoms made of sheer fabric or trim that matches the fabric above it. So heat can pass thru.
@katharinegarrison256811 ай бұрын
Just hung my new 108”curtains based in your advice and I love it
@t0prar Жыл бұрын
I needed this video. Thank you!
@kwmom Жыл бұрын
My dogs love to lie on my curtains, therefore I no longer have them hang low, haha!
@sweetgal1247 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap when did this short come out?! I had an existential interior decorating crisis last night over my (unintentional) improperly hung curtains 😭 I have to start from scratch now because the rods are too low and the curtains are too short. This video should be plastered everywhere.
@one_smol_duck11 ай бұрын
This is good advice if you are going for a grand look. Personally I like the cozy, homey look of smaller curtains that are more fitted to the actual window size.
@katym333 Жыл бұрын
Thing is I live somewhere cold and most of our radiators are under the windows. If we have large curtains we block out all the heat
@corryjookit7818 Жыл бұрын
You are heating the walls if your radiators are under the. Windows. Move them too another place in your home.
@annayakuhana3007 Жыл бұрын
@@corryjookit7818 please google search why radiators are place there before pasting the same thing on every comment mentioning radiators
@idkidk-xs4jd Жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing advice I would have NEVER thought about otherwise.
@denisefrandsen5106 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and advice!!
@susankay497 Жыл бұрын
Question: Most Canadians have heating elements beneath windows. What do you suggest in that scenario?
@corryjookit7818 Жыл бұрын
Why are you heating the walls beneath your windows ?
@youbetcha108 Жыл бұрын
@@corryjookit7818this is done by the architects. Something having to do with efficiency. Very very common to see heaters right below the window sills in older construction. Curtains have to work around that and it is almost never covered by designers. Take a look at old movies to see what they did back then. Or else just use long panels that don’t close or valences with inset blinds shades. Simple elegant look.
@ARomashchenko Жыл бұрын
oh my God thank you! it's everything I ever wanted to know
@michaelnorman4476 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I actually did not know any of that about hanging curtains.
@sparrowskeleton1831 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could hang some nice curtains but, I have four cats. They’d get shredded 😭
@danacaro-herman3530 Жыл бұрын
Get rid of the cats
@foechicken8023 Жыл бұрын
@@danacaro-herman3530Or use a different style of window covering.
@lolacookie45310 ай бұрын
I’ve had curtains and cats for years and they never touch or damage the curtains, ever
@sparrowskeleton183110 ай бұрын
@@lolacookie453 you must have some well behaved kitties because mine can be little hellions lol
@jessicawalters9427 Жыл бұрын
You are so right about that 💓
@mejustme474 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making sense out of styling curtains ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@RaeganScarlett Жыл бұрын
What curtain length would you suggest for windows that are very short and small, like only sit in the upper half of the wall? Especially since in my house we put furniture under those windows, we can’t exactly make them touch the floor
@sugaring39212 ай бұрын
Thank god for this info omg. You just cleared up so much confusion for me!!!🙏
@bonniekuhn13668 ай бұрын
That last picture is like many of the windows in my home: Lovely deep sill for plants, tchotchkes and abandoned toys.... not so lovely for traditional drapes. I would love to see your take on a deep-sill window treatment that can be made to look a little bit elegant for special occasions yet practical for everyday living.
@cheripowers9924 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I knew the tip about the curtain lengths, but not about hanging the rods. I learn a lot from your videos 🙂
@NeverTakeNoShortcuts9 ай бұрын
Great suggestions!! You are my stereotypical idea of a window treatment guy
@han.nah. Жыл бұрын
YESSS properly placed curtains are 🤌🏼💋
@katywuste905411 ай бұрын
Greatest advice ever on curtains
@claudiahallmark45611 ай бұрын
Love drapes that match wall color...
@mekastayfabsteele59897 ай бұрын
I agree, it made a big difference in my living room
@HammerStudioGames10 ай бұрын
Thank you for these tips, I never thought about it
@meemz709811 ай бұрын
Thank you for clearly explaining this. You know it, I know it and now let’s hope everyone else knows it because I can’t take poorly hung curtains!😂
@tomvalveede6808 Жыл бұрын
EVERYTHING is on point!! 🍀
@if736311 ай бұрын
Great interview. Thanks
@rachaeledwards2782 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good summary.
@livingitup16 Жыл бұрын
Legitimately good advice
@mrsbluesky8415 Жыл бұрын
Good tips. Personally I don’t like the puddle because dust, dirt and bugs can get caught up in there. Plus it just looks messy.
@susanma4899 Жыл бұрын
My solution is to just not have curtains. I have a Roman shade in the bathroom and wooden or bamboo blinds on my other windows.
@nikineal6911 ай бұрын
12' ceilings in an old Victorian or brownstone in NYC rarely have an issue with ceiling heights, except for changing a lightbulb.
@marthagreenfield39685 ай бұрын
You are very gifted n very pleasant. 😊
@stephanievelte85336 ай бұрын
Hey Nick, I’m a huge fan! Your videos helped me immensely with my living room and kitchen remodel! And I think you’re hilarious! I have a question…we have a fairly small bedroom with a window that sits about three feet off of the ground. I don’t want to use floor to ceiling curtains because then I lose the floor space under the window. Can I go with 1/2 curtains and if I do, would you still take them to the ceiling? Thanks for any suggestions! Hugs from Morro Bay, California!
@alicesennott3161 Жыл бұрын
My kitties vote for puddling!😻😻😻
@ragathnor326 Жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks.
@mbpblue4 ай бұрын
thank you this was really helpful
@Luna_Boy Жыл бұрын
Bro you’re a genius
@sarahparker4108 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome...what do you recommend for windows that are square at bottom and half circle at top?do you cover it all?
@jaimecohen5616 Жыл бұрын
What would you suggest for the little rectangular townhome windows that are near the ceiling? Great tips!
@michelleg1461 Жыл бұрын
Question: I’ve got a square window on top of the regular window. The wall is about 8 inches in between. Should curtain go between or at the very top?
@taliabellido255210 ай бұрын
Hi Nick! Can you Please do a video on roller blinds vs curtains ?
@Greenacres1958 Жыл бұрын
I don’t like high ceilings. I love the cozy love ceiling feel.
@VC-mo5yg Жыл бұрын
Gotta Love the Nick! ❤😂😊❤
@paulafranciscac27878 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@melanie1825 Жыл бұрын
Can you do one about basement windows? I rent a basement and we have decent sized windows but they're still very high
@tomardans4258 Жыл бұрын
I hung curtains in my eight foot high bedroom with eyebolts into the ceiling. I was able to hang 94” curtains. They look great, and make the room look taller. The trick was to buy toggle bolts the same size as the eye bolts, and thread the toggle onto the eye bolt. A washer and nut on each made it look clean.
@tomardans4258 Жыл бұрын
Then I used electrical conduit as the rod. It fits perfectly through the eye bolts.
@tomardans4258 Жыл бұрын
Needless to say I used the grommet curtains, which are now ubiquitous.
@None-685 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about architectural details for cafe length curtains. A larger hem looks more custom made too
@akontilis1792 Жыл бұрын
So helpful.
@lucyloopy Жыл бұрын
I'm curious what you think about pelmets. I want them for the practical things they provide like reducing heat loss and blocking that bar of light at the top if there is light pollution. But they are so out of style. I'm just not sure how to make them look stylish for my home.
@tuc1113 Жыл бұрын
Just now prepping to hang my double rods. Ends up the sheers are 1 1/2" longer than the front panels. They are thermal and heavy so won't puddle 😢. Need to shorten the sheers,sigh. Iron on hemming tape to the rescue.
@AmyWells289 ай бұрын
What about for those of us with baseboard heaters? Gotta have curtains clear the heater for energy efficiency!
@robinbirdj7436 ай бұрын
Don’t forget you also have another option: hang them ON the massive window trim if you have it and want a PERIOD look. The ceiling height hanging is a MODERN construct. Either way, lush dense folds in your curtains by using more fabric looks more expensive (because it is). And poly material usually doesn’t shout “ HISTORIC.” Use cotton, linen, velvets, lace.
@jaine2164 Жыл бұрын
Q: I have cream linen chairs in a small dining room. Dark wood floors. What fabric & color curtains work best? 2. Rings, hooks, or tabs?
@Anthumsnailbunny Жыл бұрын
I just got one of them animal blankets (mines a bear, but you know the lion or wolf ones too) pinned up over the window bc its way too hot in Florida to open the windows anyway. We have a camping themed room :)
@goodenoughgirl8102 Жыл бұрын
Mine puddle in the bedroom but that’s Bcuz they were a bit long from making the first mistake lol. (It’s a glass back door-couldn’t really be helped as the door must open and close lol). Must block out the heat and Sun from a full on daytime assault. Lol. Total blackout for me. Still looks lovely to me tho.
@amysmiles97513 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on Curtain rods, too? I'm so indecisive, I'm seeing a lot of black curtain rods in pictures, but I feel like black is so severe. And sometimes white can look cheap if it's not the right material.
@solitarelee620011 ай бұрын
I learned the first two the hard way and had to take my curtain rods down and put them up again LOL! In my defense it was my first time ever hanging a rod.
@bucknk8edrobertlee734 Жыл бұрын
Thank You
@seriouslyreally5413 Жыл бұрын
Puddling them on the floor only acts as a giant dust mop. Dry cleaning drapery is VERY expensive. I just clear the floor. Hanging them high above the top moulding also shows off the beautiful classic mouldings if you live in a historic home.
@hotdogbowl Жыл бұрын
Any advice on what to do in the case of those terrible mid century horizontal windows? The kind that are weirdly short and wide, almost like basement windows, but a bit taller. That’s what’s in the bedrooms of my house and I’m afraid floor length curtains would look ridiculous on them, but they’re just low enough that I still need something to cover them.
@katiegleaves3792 Жыл бұрын
Same!!! This has always been a struggle for me! I love my MCM house, but what curtains will look good, tolerate curious cats, and be functional (our bedroom windows are 6 feet wide, 2 feet high and start (the bottom/sill) 5 feet up from the floor.
@Nick_Lewis Жыл бұрын
Curtains can still work but opting for shades can be a safer but still chic route! Look up "mcm window roman shade" on Google Images or Pinterest for some inspo.
@katiegleaves3792 Жыл бұрын
@@Nick_Lewis ours used to have roller shades (thick white plastic -coated fabric) but after so many years, they got brittle and cracked along the edges. I've been searching for an affordable replacement
@monkeybusiness19999 ай бұрын
Agree with everything said 😊 except puddling drapes - unless you have a dedicated Downton Abbey staff level to keep them clean. Pooled drape bottoms collect dust, pet hair & household shmutz like crazy ~ aahhh-CHOO!
@mirjam67046 ай бұрын
I would say, do what you want, your Windows, your house, your live❤
@mtnshelby7059 Жыл бұрын
Above the floor or I'd be OCD about cleaning the floor.
@barbarapeck5804 Жыл бұрын
Really hard to do when your windows are touching the ceiling. Any tips for that scenario? Thank you!
@arianaink100 Жыл бұрын
Hanging the curtains is sort of more based on personal choice tbh- if you use traditional molding on the ceiling for things like picture hanging etc a higher level curtain rod will block some of the wall surface area/hanging spots if you’re going for an Edwardian Tudor or Victorian era type house going just a few inches above the window frame will not only allow the molding to be the feature point but also be high enough that it structurally is stable (won’t break the wall won’t damage the window etc) If you have more modern housing or walls without ceiling molding then the rules for your curtains is a bit different the walls feel taller and that length of the room should be mimicked with the curtains at that point you should be doing your measurements from the top of the ceiling down to achieve the best visual effects (instead of basing measurements around the window itself/the frame)
@j.g.3453 Жыл бұрын
I have enough trouble keeping the cats out of my curtains without putting the hems close enough to the floor to be attention grabbing
@CFutureMe Жыл бұрын
The house i’m buying next week has low ceilings and curtains are gonna be a pain to choose and install to get something nice.
@corryjookit7818 Жыл бұрын
Follow these instructions to the letter, especially the instructions to extend the rod. I do have a beautiful view. Its the Forth Rail Bridge on one side, and both Road Bridges on the other. Boats on the River Forth on the tide as it flows out to the sea. I am blessed.
@youbetcha108 Жыл бұрын
Consider hanging them from the ceiling on a traverse rod.
@A.gamer_ Жыл бұрын
I agree except for the fact that i have the heaters hanging underneath my windows and those need to not be covered. So yeah.
@CentralCoastGener5 ай бұрын
I thrifted most of my curtains, buying 8 ft long or higher (I have an 8 ft ceiling). Then I hem them myself. I prefer to have it hover on the floor (1/4 inch above) esp in living room and dining room as these areas are the ones that gets busy and needed cleaning the most often. In the bedroom puddling can work for a dramatic luxury effect. I do prefer dual rods as I put both sheer and blackouts on all of my windows except the bathroom. The kitchen gets blinds as I do not want dirty fingers touching the curtains 😂 😂
@valerief1231 Жыл бұрын
Ladies, take this same advice with pants, if you’re under 5’5” don’t wear capris or pedal pushers, they make us look stubby. Fellas: if your waist is more than 34”, and your height is under 5’9” please don’t wear shorts that go below your knee, they often look more like high waters, and there’s only a 3”-4” gap between the tops of your shoes and the hem line. You will know if your height bothers you by going thru pictures others have taken, if your chin is up, and not level, it subconsciously (or you know) bothers you. I myself love men that are around my same stature, and there are lots of ladies and gents that feel the same way. ❤
@kristinfisk8068 Жыл бұрын
I know way too much about window treatments. These things make me crazy . . .
@mollieallen73826 ай бұрын
What do you do if you have baseboard heating going under your windows? This was common where I live, New Hampshire, in homes built in the 80's and 90's.
@jamiemerritt5709 Жыл бұрын
You can only do this if your windows are a normal size for curtains! I have my bedroom ones 90 x 90, because all the other lengths and widths are no good! (In UK)
@ar-gm5on Жыл бұрын
What do you do when you have a window bench? Already have "blinds" but need drapes/curtains for blackout.
@cantsay Жыл бұрын
How do i address the length when a desk is infront of the window? Thanks!!❤
@cakedupkevin Жыл бұрын
I had to hang my curtains slightly more than 1/2” above the ground because there is duct vent directly below the window 😢