Luckily, we've got excellent advice on the classic dilemma of how high to hang your curtains. The short answer: aim to put your curtain rod 4 to 6 inches from the ceiling (with some exceptions).

Ideally, curtains should be hung three to six inches above the window trim and just reach the floor. To hang curtains, simply screw in the brackets and mount the rod with the curtains already on it.

Kwik-Hang Single Curtain Rod Brackets ($13) Typically, curtain rods are supported by mounting brackets that sit several inches above the top of the window frame.

How to effectively hang curtainsI want my curtains level with the top casing and out about 6 inches. Now using your rod bracket …measure and mark your screw holes with a pencil onto the template.

The best curtain rod, according to our decor writer’s testing, is Target’s Project 62 Dauntless curtain rod. From tension-rod options to fancy finials, these are the best curtain rods ...