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A Step by Step Guide for Renters Choosing and Hanging Window Coverings

There are advantages and disadvantages to renting versus buying, but most renters will tell you that one of the worst issues when they move in is finding a way to cover their windows. Some rentals have no window coverings while others have those plastic mini blinds that are simply not fun to look at. The surprising thing to many people is that it’s actually more affordable to add new window treatments than you might think.

Choose classic options

We recommend that you choose the most classic combinations possible. You don’t know how long you’ll be in your rental and you want to ensure that your curtains can go with you to your next home. A great option is white linen curtains with black rods. This goes with absolutely any interior and allows you the freedom to add plenty of colors elsewhere in the room.

Install them with curtain rings

There are many ways to hang your new curtains, but we like curtain rings for rental spaces. Not only do they make it really easy to open your curtains to let in more light – and close them to afford more privacy – but they look great and polished too. When you install them you’ll also notice that they create neat pleats too, which helps your curtains look great whether open or closed.

Hang your curtains the right way

There are a lot of tips out there for hanging curtains but when it comes to installing curtains in a rental unit, we recommend that you keep it simple. You can make it look as though your ceilings are much taller than they are by hanging your curtains close to the ceiling. You can also extend your drapery rods out by half a foot to make your window seem wider and to ensure that you can enjoy your entire window when the curtains are open. We also recommend that you hang your curtains so that the bottom of them just touches the floor. If you want a more dramatic look, you can even have them hang an inch or two on the floor. Half Price Drapes offers a wide range of lengths and widths but you can also order custom window treatments. You’ll be amazed at how much homier your rental feels when you’ve added window coverings. If you need help with other ideas, reach out to Half Price Drapes today!

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