Curtains -

Casual style where the rod slides directly through a sewn channel.

Features exposed fabric loops that slide over the rod. Fabric & Material Selection Curtains

The combined width of your curtain panels should be 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window so they look lush when closed. Casual style where the rod slides directly through

Filters or completely blocks sunlight depending on fabric density. Privacy: Shields indoor activities from outside view. Filters or completely blocks sunlight depending on fabric

Install the curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the window frame to make the room feel taller. Extend the rod beyond the window width to make the window appear larger.

To achieve a polished, high-end look, interior designers follow a few standard rules of thumb:

The "header" is the top part of the curtain that attaches to the rod. It dictates how the fabric drapes.