To hang curtain rods for best effect:
Use a rod 8 to 16 inches wider than the window to have room for the curtain to be pulled back and let in the maximum amount of light.
Where you wish to use a rod longer than 6 feet, use extra hooks to support the middle to prevent bending.
Place the curtain rod no less than 4 feet above the window. Higher placements make the room appear taller.
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