11/09/2026
Want a room to feel taller and a window to look larger without replacing the window?
Try hanging the curtain rod higher and extending it wider than the window frame.
When curtains are mounted right at the top and sides of the window, they can visually shrink it. Giving the panels more height and width can make the opening feel larger and let more of the glass stay uncovered when the curtains are open.
You do not need an exact formula for every room. The goal is simple: avoid making the curtain rod look squeezed tightly around the window.