Move Curtains Closer to Ceiling??

7 years ago

I need to replace all the curtains in my newly bought condo (current ones were handed down from previous owners), but I have been seeing a lot of interior design posts saying that curtains should be close to the ceiling to make your room look bigger. I have been putting off hemming my new long curtains until I make a decision whether to just swap them out or to go through the hassle of making new curtain holes and patching up the old holes to bring up the curtains a little bit higher. Do you think it’s worth it to have them higher?? Another thing to note is all of my curtained windows are all covering big sliding door windows vs. smaller windows so I’m not sure it would even make that much of a difference?

And if I do lift them higher, what do I patch the old holes with? Joint compound?

Thanks!!

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ratherbesewing

7 years ago

If your drapery rod was placed closer to the ceiling, it will make your room appear taller (not bigger). The theory is that it brings the eye up. Your current drapes are also a bit skimpy--the slider will require at least 2 panels per side.

As to filling the holes, you will need joint compound, sand and touch up paint. YouTube will have some videos.

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arcy_gw
7 years ago
To what end? That would be a lot of work for no REAL reason. Trends come and GO let this one GO....
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User
7 years ago
I agree. I am not a fan of rods near the ceiling because to me it is too many horizontal lines. Let the windows/sliders be just that and keep the rods where they are.
blubird
7 years ago
I think they would look better rehung both wider and a little taller, not to the ceiling. In the bedroom with the dark curtains it appears the rod isn’t level, but that could just be the angle. The rods need to be wider so that at least one more curtain panel could be added to each side, as mentioned above, and still mostly clear the glass area.
wonderwooman18
Original Author
7 years ago
@blubird: if I make it wider, wouldn’t it be uneven because the left side is restricted by a wall so I can’t move that side?
blubird
7 years ago
You may have to cheat a little and cover a bit of the glass on the left. With the single panel it looks too skimpy; you will get a plusher look with the addition of the extra panels.
User
7 years ago
Yes, hanging drapes and curtains higher does give the illusion of taller ceilings. This technique has been around for decades, I wouldn't call it a trend.
My House
7 years ago
Hang High & Wide
jay06
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Since all of these windows are sliding doors with limited wall space on each side, I would suggest installing one-way draw, pinch-pleated drapes on a drapery rod. You can shut them when you need privacy and for light, open and swag to one side, anchored by a decorative holdback. This will give you the fullness you need, light and privacy. I don't think it's necessary to move them closer to the ceiling.