Hanging curtains can give your dining room personality.
Hanging curtains in the dining room is one way to combat harsh light during dining hours and provide privacy from prying eyes that pass by. Curtains can make a dull room appear comfortable and inviting, add lightness to a dark room and give a sense of romance and elegance, depending upon the curtains that you choose. Make the effort to choose the perfect curtains for your dining room and you will certainly be pleased.
Instructions
Choose Your Curtains
1. Choose short, airy curtains for a dining room that is primarily for family use. Having curtains that end just below the window sill decreases the chance of someone accidentally tripping on them, perhaps falling and pulling the curtains down. Opt for colors such as sunny yellow, pale pink, light blue or sage green.
2. Opt for floor-length curtains if you have a dining room that is used for all purposes, such as family dinners, parties or other tasks besides eating. Floor-length curtains barely graze the floor, also eliminating the possibility of accidents. Choose from nearly any color that coordinates with your other d cor in the room, ranging from white to navy blue, ochre to chocolate.
3. Select puddled curtains if you have a romantic streak or if your dining room is mainly for adults. These curtains have 6 to 8 inches of fabric puddled at the floor, and can create a hazard for the elderly or very small children. Ideal colors for puddled curtains include cream, rich burgundy, dark green or shades of white or brown.
Hang Your Curtains
4. Measure the width of your window with a measuring tape. Mark 2 inches to the outside of both edges of the window. This is where you will mount your brackets.
5. Mark 4 inches above the top of the window to indicate where the rod will be hung. Measure from this mark down to where you would like your curtains to end. Make sure you get curtains that fit within this area or they will need to be altered.
6. Screw the brackets into the wall at the marked locations on either side of the window. Each bracket takes two screws; it is necessary to use both to ensure that the rod can withstand the weight of the curtains.
7. Slide the curtains on the curtain rod and slip the rod into the two brackets. Fluff the curtains as needed and arrange them so they give you the desired coverage.
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