Curtains to make window look bigger

We bought our home about four years ago and while I love so many things about it, one thing that always bothered me are the windows in the living room. There’s just a lot of dead space above them; why not utilize the taller ceilings by letting in more light with bigger windows?! While I […]

I’m a bit fickle when it comes to color, and my new favorite color is a color I never though I’d like at all. It’s pink. But not bubblegum pink, and not Barbie pink… it’s pale, pale pink, not the dusty rose of the 80s but something lighter, subtler, almost a neutral but not quite. It’s the new pink, the best pink, and it’s suddenly all over. Above: a barely-there pink in a space from Co-Lab, via A Piece of Toast.

Did you know that hanging your curtains higher than the window can make your bedroom look taller? By installing curtain rods closer to the ceiling, you draw the eye upward and give the room the illusion of more height. Plus, light-colored curtains, like in this image, make your bedroom feel even bigger. It’s a simple yet effective trick to make your bedroom look taller and more spacious!

Want to make your windows look taller, wider, and more polished? Here’s how to hang curtains like a pro: 1️⃣ Hang High: Mount your curtain rod 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) above the window frame, or closer to the ceiling to create the illusion of height. 2️⃣ Extend Wide: Extend the rod 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) beyond each side of the window frame. This makes the window feel larger and allows the curtains to frame the glass beautifully when open. 3️⃣ Choose the Right Length: For a polished look, ...

Make your room look more spacious and visually interesting with some inviting draperies.

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34.5K likes, 124 comments. “Dod you know you can make a small window look bigger? Lets hang some @KgorgeCurtains”

How to hang curtains properly (like a designer does it). How wide and long your curtains should be and how to choose and fit fixtures.

Especially in older homes windows are often a commodity and making them look bigger can often also make a space feel and also look bigger.

Making your windows look larger not only lets in more light, it can make your rooms look taller and wider, too

We bet you've never given your frame a second thought — until now.

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Tired of your boring bare window panes or dingy old curtains? Dress up your boring, tired windows with these fun

The trick with hanging curtains is to hang them high and wide! Know more on how to hang curtains correctly plus my favorite curtains and rods to use.

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Choosing where to put your drapes is an overlooked art. This curtain hanging hack can help your space look larger, no matter how small the room.

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Learn where to hang curtains to make the room feel larger, the ceiling appear taller, and the windows appear bigger just by changing where you hang your curtains!