I don t do big expensive draperies not with 3 large dogs a teen boy and preteen girl.
How high should curtain rod be above window frame.
Don t scrimp on length.
When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.
Most curtains are hung approximately 3 inches above the top of the window frame but if you want to give your room the illusion of extra height you can hang the curtains as high as you like.
Go high a rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly.
I was taught my an interior design student to hand the rod 4 6 inches above the top of the window frame and take the panels to the floor.
Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.