I personally think the rod would look better placed above the arches. However, you need to make sure that the length of the curtains is appropriate when you raise the rod.

Bella-If I do raise the rod, I'm exchanging this length for the 108" length.

You need at least a 2 inch in diameter rod. I'd place the curtains above the arches, they will look very nice being closer to the ceiling - as long as you follow Amanda's advice to make them look fuller.

I'd also introduce another color into the space.

Shirlpp-The grommet holes are 1.5 inches in diameter. The current rod is a 1.25 inches in diameter. I did double them and they looked ridiculous.

I think that you can get away with a 1.5 inch in diameter rod. My rod goes 7 inches past the window frame, so I am thinking that if you double the curtains as suggested, your rod will need to be extended. Did you extend your rod, when you doubled your curtains?

I need a visual, so I understand what you are going through. Can you have someone stand on a chair or ladder and hold the curtains above the arches, then you will know for sure.

Not a great job but it will give you an idea.

Also...I think that I like it without the curtain in the middle.

It looks like Sophia Vergara in a low cut gown. Raise the bar!

The window shades throw this off. I would remove them. If you need privacy at night, get fuller panels that you can close.

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Tiffany, it might be that the posters are reacting the heavy color/appearance of your panels. I think you can easily do the three panels, but possibly consider a color that is not as dark as the panels you have currently purchased.

Tiffany, maybe they thought that the 3rd panel was necessary, because the rod was below the arch? I think it looks best, above the arch.

I do like the picture that was posted with the lighter panels. You could bring in more warmth with your artwork and accessories.

Hello...I think it looks a lot better than below the arches. My only critique is, I think the rod should be closer to the arch, like the picture that BeverlyFLADeznier is showing - what do you think?

Looks much nicer above the arches. I like it without the middle panel. And I think you should extend the rod so the panels do not cover the bit of the arch. Very nice.

Tiffany, I always like to raise the panels as high as you can go. it makes the windows look taller. Your last picture looks great! The height is perfect!

The problem isn't with where and I would definitely put the rod where it is and let the arched windows be unadorned. It's with the weight of your curtains, the size of the rod and the rod not being long enough so that the curtains can clear the windows.