How to choose your curtain rod?

The curtain rod is the essential accessory for installing your curtains, linings and curtains. To choose the right size curtain rod, the crucial step is measuring: to your meters! 

 

What length of curtain rod choose?

 

For a curtain rod attached to the wall or ceiling

For optimal results, the curtain rod must be placed between 10 cm and 15 cm above the window. It can also be placed on the ceiling, if you have a roller shutter box above the window for example. 

On the wall or ceiling, we generally place the curtain rod on two supports fixed at each end of the window, about ten centimeters from the window jamb in order to facilitate its opening. We will then leave the curtain rod protrude 20 cm from each side of the supports. To choose wisely the length of its curtain rod, we therefore measure the width of our window, to which we add approximately 60 cm. 

 

For a curtain rod fixed between two walls

It is also possible to set a curtain rod between two walls or in a one-sided recess using the “birth” rod supports. The length of the curtain rod will then correspond to the spacing of the two walls.

If the curtain rod is fixed in a recess by a birth support at one of its ends and by a wall support at the other end, it is also recommended to fix the wall support a few cm from the window jamb, then to extend the curtain rod 20 cm from this same support. 

 

Madura curtain rods

Curtain rods Madura are available in 4 lengths: 150 cm, 180 cm, 200 cm, 250 cm. Good news, they are sawable and can be assembled endlessly using connectors and supports. It is therefore entirely possible to adjust the size of your curtain rod to the width of its window and create long length curtain rods. Impossible not to find the right size curtain rod!

 

 

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Several special cases concerning the size of your curtain rod: 

- If the curtain rod length exceeds 200 cm, it is essential to add a third support, on the wall or ceiling, halfway between the end supports.

- If the length of the curtain rod exceeds 250 cm, it is possible to use an invisible connector to achieve the desired length. It is also necessary to add additional support for each rod connection.

Example: If your curtain rod must exceed 250 cm, you will need to use two rods, a connector and three supports. 

 

What type of curtain rod to choose?

 

Depending on the number and type of curtains you want to install, you can opt for two types of rod:

- Single rod : to install simple curtains or sheers, choose a curtain rod set including 1 rod, 2 brackets and 2 end caps which allow you to personalize the curtain rod and hold them in place. 

 

- Double rod : you can simultaneously dress your windows with curtains and sheers, thanks to the double supports. The set will then be composed of 2 curtain rods, 2 double brackets and 4 end caps.

 

For install a rod for double curtains on the wall, opt for the double support. If it is a question of hanging two curtains on the ceiling, simply use two single curtain rods, fixed parallel to the ceiling. 

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What diameter curtain rod should I choose? 

 

The curtain rods Madura are available in 2 diameters: 1.9 cm and 2.9 cm. You will need to choose the diameter of the support according to the diameter chosen for the curtain rod;

What type of support to choose? 

 

The type of support to choose will depend on the place of attachment of your curtain rod, of the number of curtain rods to install as well as the desired result. 
There are types of Madura support: 

- The glasses support : timeless and versatile, it is recommended for both wall and ceiling mounting.  

 

- The cradle support : clean and practical, it is recommended for wall mounting. He maintains the curtain rod using a tightening screw. Best if the window is too close to a wall, which makes it impossible to put on the curtain rod in an eyeglass holder. 

 

- The double support : whether it is an eyeglass or a cradle, the double support allows you to simultaneously hang curtains and net curtains on the wall. 

 

- Birth support : used to fix a curtain rod between two walls or in a recess, it can be associated with an eyeglass or cradle support if it is a unilateral fixation. 

 

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What length of support to choose?

Madura supports are available in three lengths: 4 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm. Depending on the desired result and the attachment location, choose a suitable length. 

 

For a curtain rod attached to the wall

If you opt to attach brackets to the wall, the choice of their length will depend on the distance you want to obtain between the window and the curtain. 

To avoid hindering the movement of eyelet curtains with a deep fold, opt for a 12 cm support. To properly darken a room, consider the short 8 cm support: by being closer to the window, the curtain will let in less light. If there is a radiator below the window, as a precaution, turn to a 12 cm support. 

Finally, the heavier your curtains are, the more you will need to opt for short supports to guarantee good fixation. 

For a curtain rod attached to the ceiling

4cm brackets are mainly used for ceiling mounting. However, if you wish hang a curtain rod on the ceiling In order to hang eyelet curtains, it is preferable to opt for 8 cm brackets to make it easier to open the curtains. In fact, the eyelets will protrude 3 to 4 cm above the curtain rod. 

 

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Do you want to improve the decoration of your interior by choosing the perfect curtains for each room?

1. Check out our article on “Which curtain for which room" for recommendations on styles, materials and colors suitable for each space in your home.

2. The finish of the curtain head plays a crucial role in the final look and functionality. Discover the different options in our article "Which curtain head to choose" and find the one that best matches your decoration and practical needs.

3. Read our guide on "Curtain or sheer" to understand the benefits of each option, depending on the light, privacy and style you want to bring to your room.

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