10/15/2026
Your curtains could be making your room look SMALLER! 👀
One of my biggest decorating tips is to hang your curtains HIGH and WIDE!
✔️ Hang curtain rods as close to the ceiling as possible to create the illusion of height.
✔️ Extend rods beyond the window frames to make windows appear wider.
✔️ Choose curtains that nearly touch the floor.
✔️ Make sure your panels have enough fullness!
Now, here’s where decorating isn’t always one-size-fits-all!
This dining room has 102-inch ceilings, and normally I would have chosen longer curtains to maximize the height.
BUT I intentionally chose 96-inch panels for this particular client.
WHY?
Because she’s a military spouse who will eventually move, and 96-inch curtains are more versatile for future homes. She also has a baby and a cat, so I didn’t want unnecessary fabric pooling on the floor.
And the best part? They hang just ¼ inch above the floor!
Sometimes the BEST decorating decision isn’t just about following design rules. It’s about understanding the people who actually LIVE in the space!
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