how high above the window do i fit the curtain rail?

by Tony
(London )

How high above the window do i fit the curtain rail as the ceiling is about 25cm above top of frame?

Thanks for your help Lee

Hi Tony

The rule of thumb I use is a minimum of 5 inches over the window frame. Or in the middle of the wall between the ceiling and the window frame. With a limit of 8 inches over the window or it starts to look a little odd.

If you are hanging ready made curtains. then that will also have a effect on where you fit the curtain rail. So the curtains hang to the required length. Just try and keep the above rules in mind.

Hope that helps.

Best regards

Lee