{"id":9543,"date":"2023-09-05T13:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9543"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:37:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:37:55","slug":"how-to-install-drapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-drapes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Drapes in 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_47757c-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_47757c-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_47757c-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_47757c-57 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_47757c-57 > 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_1089a8-44 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-wool-flannel-walnut-how-to-install-drapes-rustic-kitchen-hero-2019-southampton-950x630px.jpg\" alt=\"Dark gray drapery made of Wool Flannel in Walnut hung in a rustic kitchen shows the result of learning how to install drapes\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13995 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-wool-flannel-walnut-how-to-install-drapes-rustic-kitchen-hero-2019-southampton-950x630px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-wool-flannel-walnut-how-to-install-drapes-rustic-kitchen-hero-2019-southampton-950x630px-300x199.jpg 300w, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column9543_08f452-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column9543_08f452-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column9543_08f452-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column9543_08f452-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_08f452-98 kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/5_how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b0ea98-36, 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_44a094-5e\">September 5, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_e1fe51-da 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class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_e4908c-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e4908c-74\">Adding drapery to a room can transform its look and functionality, giving you an inviting aesthetic and the right light and privacy control for every time of day. Learning how to install drapes on your own is luckily a relatively straightforward process. 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.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9543_bff17d-f2{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9543_bff17d-f2:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_bff17d-f2\">At The Shade Store, we highly recommend you rely on our expert professionals for measurements and installation to ensure the right fit and functionality. Start your project off with a free professional measurement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">REQUEST FREE MEASUREMENT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_22a455-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_54501e-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_54501e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_54501e-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-gather-tools-for-measuring-installation\">Step 1: Gather Tools for Measuring &amp; Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to install drapes, you need to have the right tools on hand for measuring and installation. These tools offer a great starting point, but always make sure to review the installation instructions for your chosen drapery for a complete list of needed tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You likely have most of these tools already, but if there\u2019s any you don\u2019t have, you can easily find them at your local hardware store.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_91a8ba-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_6a12c1-72 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_d3e325-02:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_d3e325-02 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_d3e325-02 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-drill-how-to-install-drapes-install-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A step ladder sits next to a window with a drill and screwdriver, showing tools needed for how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-drill-how-to-install-drapes-install-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-drill-how-to-install-drapes-install-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_9758f4-54 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d307b1-48\">Tools Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step stool or ladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phillips screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill with the right sized bit for your curtain rod kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curtain rod kit (rod, brackets, screws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anchors (if needed) for drywall application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_c0c925-8c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_5aea31-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Plan &amp; Measure Your Drapery Length &amp; Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of learning how to install drapes is about planning for the length and width of your drapery panels. You\u2019ll want to choose a size and an installation application that accentuates your window and greater room aesthetic. Then, you\u2019ll measure your drapery length and width based on the plan for how best to hang your drapery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c > 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.wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_9bd555-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_475244-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_475244-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_475244-04 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_096be6-0d\">How Do You Hang Drapes Properly?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8b9ee6-1d\">Learning how to install drapes is knowing how to hang your drapery properly. The best rule for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\">hanging your drapery<\/a> properly is to <strong>hang them high and wide<\/strong> beyond your window. When your drapery extends beyond the window\u2019s parameters, it creates the illusion of a larger window and taller ceiling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_b696f2-cf inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_83a3d1-ee:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_83a3d1-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_83a3d1-ee size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"A diagram shows the best practices for how to install drapes so they accentuate the your window and room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_c4e75c-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_7e5cf9-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>So just how high and how wide should you hang your drapes?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_df751b-37 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_04c0c1-44 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_b13c0b-54:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_b13c0b-54 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_b13c0b-54 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-how-high-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"Drapes hung high and wide above a window in a neutral room show how to install drapes to look their best\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-how-high-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-how-high-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_866efe-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_866efe-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_866efe-12 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_ef3456-eb\">How High Should I Hang My Drapes?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_edf5dd-fd\">A good general rule of thumb is to <strong>hang your drapes halfway between the top of the window and ceiling<\/strong>, <strong>plus an inch or two<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_8785ad-58 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_68ed79-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_68ed79-86\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>However, there are some common exceptions to this rule, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For rooms with <strong>shorter ceilings<\/strong> without a lot of space between the top of the window and the ceiling, hang your curtains just below the ceiling, or better yet, ceiling-mount them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For rooms with <strong>cathedral ceilings,<\/strong> hang your curtains about 8 to 10 inches above the top of your window frame to help the window feel taller without going too high with your drapery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For rooms with <strong>crown molding<\/strong>, hang the drapery just below the crown molding to avoid an awkward gap between the top of your drapery and the start of the crown molding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_bd2fd0-af alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_ea06da-6a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e26230-d8\">How Far Should a Curtain Rod Extend Past the Window?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_271209-3a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_271209-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_271209-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_271209-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_271209-3a\">For your drapery width, you\u2019ll want to think about how far the curtain rod should extend past the window, and <strong>a good practice for this is to extend the rod about 6 to 12 inches past the window.<\/strong> This will ensure the drapery is able to be pulled fully off your window when opened, and it also creates the illusion of a wider window.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_9a241b-ce inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_7b4d67-90:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_7b4d67-90 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_7b4d67-90 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-curtain-rod-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of Tailored Pleat Drapery on a black track shows how to install drapes so the curtain rod extends past the window\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-curtain-rod-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-woven-wood-shade-harper-ivory-how-to-install-drapes-curtain-rod-content-2022-los-angeles-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_4e17c1-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_20301a-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_20301a-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_20301a-70\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring for Width &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a plan for how high and wide to hang your curtain panels, the next step for installing drapes is to measure for width and length. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Measuring-for-Drapes-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Measuring for width and length<\/a> is especially important for how to install drapes that are custom-made, as exact dimensions give you the perfect tailored look for your window. However, measuring can also be useful in choosing premade drapery that best suits your window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/\">how to measure for length and width<\/a> so you can order the perfect drapes for your room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_446076-4c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_3eb7fc-57 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_2d2323-da:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_2d2323-da .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_2d2323-da size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-for-width-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"A diagram shows the best practices for measuring for width as part of learning how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-for-width-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-for-width-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_86be24-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_86be24-0c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_19194a-4b\">How to Measure for Width<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To measure the width of your drapery, you\u2019ll need to take two measurements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The width of your <strong>curtain rod<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total width of your <strong>curtain panels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>curtain rod width<\/strong> will be the width you want to cover with your curtains, which will typically <strong>expand past the window frame by about 6 to 12 inches<\/strong>. If you want to know how to install drapes inside the window box in an inside-mount application, the width of the rod will simply be the width of the top part of your window box.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_0c23c9-68 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_d9cfb1-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>To calculate the <strong>total width of your curtain panels,<\/strong> you won\u2019t just take the width of your curtain rod because this would mean your drapes would be flat when you drew them closed against the window. Instead, you need to account for the fullness of your drapery, or how lush and thick the panels look whether drawn open or closed. To achieve the right amount of fullness, <strong>multiply the width your drapery will cover (or the width your hardware will span) by 1.5 or 2.<\/strong> This will give you a nice full look for most drapery materials, but some thinner materials like sheers may need about 2.5x or 3x the width.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_bcd316-f6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_8dabe9-ef inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_d2bbb9-c5\">How to Measure for Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of your curtains is the distance from the rod down to where you want your drapery panels to end. While you may think sill-length curtains are the right choice for shorter windows, the truth is that taller curtains help add to the visual length of your window and the height of your ceilings for a more spacious look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To measure for length<\/strong>, start at the place where the drapery rod will be installed and measure to the floor. Then, you can add any extra inches as needed to achieve the right length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_33c9da-8c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_8a1e0d-35:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_8a1e0d-35 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_8a1e0d-35 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-length-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"A diagram shows the best practices for measuring for length as part of learning how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-length-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measure-length-how-to-install-drapes-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_2a77a4-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_2cdb36-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achieving the Right Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For floor-length drapery, you have a few different options:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_4d3aef-8a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_0d180f-a6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_6af337-a0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_6af337-a0 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-install-drapes-float-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Ripple Fold Drapery made of Luxe Linen in Optic White hovers just above a light wood toned floor in a bright white room\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-install-drapes-float-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-install-drapes-float-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_023ac7-c4\">float<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating curtains hover just above the floor for a crisp, clean look and easy functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring: <\/strong>Measure from the top of your curtain rod to \u00bd inch off the floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_e01d77-4c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_b8ca04-d5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_b8ca04-d5 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-install-drapes-break-content-2020-georgia-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Pinch Pleat Drapery made of Nate Berkus Paloma in Sandstone kisses the warm wood floor of a bedroom with floral wallpaper\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-install-drapes-break-content-2020-georgia-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-install-drapes-break-content-2020-georgia-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_9f2b21-68\">break<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtains with a break kiss the floor, which is ideal for hiding uneven floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring<\/strong>: Add 1 to 2 inches to your curtain\u2019s float length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_07b149-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_07b149-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_07b149-93 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_f53974-3c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_f53974-3c size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-install-drapes-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Posh Velvet in Heather puddles on the warm wood floor with a herringbone pattern of a bedroom\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-install-drapes-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-install-drapes-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_183778-0b\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_183778-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_183778-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_183778-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_183778-0b\">puddle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Puddled curtains create lush piles of fabric for a luxurious look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring:<\/strong> Add 3 to 6 inches to your curtain\u2019s float length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_f656b0-ab alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_6bdf97-de inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_e5e1c2-38\">Step 3: Mark Bracket Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_f96fe3-25 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_b78961-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_b78961-7d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_5f22d8-51 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_5f22d8-51 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An install professional marks where to place the curtain rod brackets as part of the steps for how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-marking-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know the height and width of your drapery, the next step for how to install drapes is to mark where the brackets will go. Brackets are structural pieces installed in the wall that are crucial to carrying the weight of the drapery hardware and curtain panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-curtain-rods\/\">placement of brackets<\/a> and how many you\u2019ll need depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/drapery-hardware\">drapery hardware<\/a> you\u2019re using (rod and rings or a track system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total width of your curtain rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you have a single or double rod system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you\u2019re mounting your curtain rod on the wall or from the ceiling as ceiling-mounted drapery tends to need more brackets than wall-mounted drapery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, you\u2019ll want to install your end brackets a few inches (2-3) from the edges of your curtain rod or track system, so be sure to mark these placements first. The rest of the brackets should be evenly spaced between the two end brackets. Placing brackets about every 2 to 3 feet is a good rule of thumb to follow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_a0f23a-4d alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_7d8efa-13 inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_6fd99a-e0\">Important<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_809f88-28{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_809f88-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_809f88-28 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9543_41ef01-d1, .kt-adv-heading-link9543_41ef01-d1 .kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9543_41ef01-d1{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9543_41ef01-d1:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_41ef01-d1\">Always be sure to consult your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">drapery hardware\u2019s installation instructions<\/a> for a more exact amount of brackets needed and the proper placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_734ce6-b3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_914391-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_914391-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_914391-2e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_228f96-27\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_228f96-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_228f96-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_228f96-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_228f96-27\">Step 4: Install Your Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_922c98-6c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_74baaf-b8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_17729a-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_17729a-75 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An install professional uses a drill to fasten the brackets as part of the steps for how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-drilling-brackets-how-to-install-drapes-professional-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you mark where each bracket should go along the width of your curtain rod or track system, the next step for how to install drapes is to fasten the brackets. For ease, it\u2019s best to use a drill to create pilot holes for your bracket screws. If any of your brackets don\u2019t fall on a stud, you\u2019ll need to use drywall anchors for a secure mount. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your brackets are fastened, you can position your rod or track system on the brackets. Keep in mind, in some cases, it is better to attach your drapery panels to the rod or track system first, before you mount the hardware. Be sure to follow the steps in your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">drapery\u2019s install instructions<\/a> for the best approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_cd4ea5-e8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_cf18fc-3b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Hang Your Drapery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After fastening your hardware, you\u2019re ready for the next step in how to install drapes, which is to hang your drape panels. The process of hanging your drapery will vary based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether you\u2019ve installed a track system or a rod and ring system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-styles\/\">pleat style of drapery<\/a> you\u2019ve chosen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_c8f0f0-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_45d86e-e9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1bf6af-c7\">Hanging Drapery on a Track System<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_401405-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_26037e-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_26037e-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_26037e-02 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_67780d-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_67780d-48 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An install professional hooks Pinch Pleat Drapery onto a track system as part of the steps for how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-hanging-drapery-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_a247a0-c0\">Installing drapes on a track system will vary a bit between the different compatible pleat styles, but in general, the process is the same. Styles of drapery compatible with a track system include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/ripple-fold-drapery\">Ripple Fold<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/pinch-pleat-drapery\">Pinch Pleat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/tailored-pleat-drapery\">Tailored Pleat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/goblet-drapery\">Goblet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/inverted-pleat-drapery\">Inverted Pleat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/cubicle-drapery\">Cubicle Drapery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_cff433-f8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_37cef4-3d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_aa2446-71:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_aa2446-71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_aa2446-71 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-drapery-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to snap the buttons of Ripple Fold Drapery into the carriers of its track system\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-drapery-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-drapes-track-system-drapery-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_093314-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_093314-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_093314-f6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b05527-26\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b05527-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b05527-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b05527-26\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_b05527-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b05527-26\">Snap to carriers: Ripple Fold Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_c0016c-64\"><strong>For Ripple Fold Drapery<\/strong>, you\u2019ll hang your curtains by <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Ripple_Fold_Install.pdf\">snapping buttons<\/a> on the back of the drapery into the carriers that glide back and forth on the track system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_4725aa-d7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_ca8a13-d5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_2db537-19\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_2db537-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_2db537-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_2db537-19\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_2db537-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_2db537-19\">Insert Drapery Pins into Hooks<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_b557ba-4f\"><strong>For the other styles of drapery, <\/strong>your drapery will come with pins already attached to the top of your drapery. The pins will be inserted into the hooks of the track system. <strong>For Cubicle Drapery, <\/strong>you\u2019ll simply <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Cubicle_Install.pdf\">insert the small grommets<\/a> into the hooks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_685104-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_685104-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_685104-77 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_6dedff-02:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_6dedff-02 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_6dedff-02 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-1.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the track system hook carriers that are used for Tailored Pleat, Pinch Pleat and Cubicle Drapery\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-1-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_0d71ac-d1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_d9e4cd-32 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_08e3bb-ee\">Hanging Drapery on Rod &amp; Rings<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_0c60f9-41 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_f232f4-cf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9543_514910-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_514910-7f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-attaching-drapery-to-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An install professional hooks Pinch Pleat Drapery into curtain rod rings as part of the steps for how to install drapes\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-attaching-drapery-to-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-attaching-drapery-to-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-attaching-drapery-to-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_8d06c6-04\">Installing drapes on a rod and rings system is pretty straightforward as well, and most drapery styles are compatible with this type of hardware, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/pinch-pleat-drapery\">Pinch Pleat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/tailored-pleat-drapery\">Tailored Pleat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/goblet-drapery\">Goblet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/inverted-pleat-drapery\">Inverted Pleat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/grommet-drapery\">Grommet<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/rod-pocket-drapery\">Rod Pocket Drapery<\/a>. Although, keep in mind that Grommet Drapery and Rod Pocket Drapery will just be hung from the rod, with no rings needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_f5fd53-51 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_fa7354-8d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_16a480-9a:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_16a480-9a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_16a480-9a size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the parts of a rod and ring system as well as the drapery pins used to attach the panels to the rings\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_fa1c1d-ac inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_242c3d-9a\">Insert Drapery Pins Through Ring Eyelets<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_925504-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_925504-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_925504-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_925504-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_925504-bb\"><strong>For Pinch Pleat, Tailored Pleat, Goblet and Inverted Pleat Drapery, <\/strong>the first step for hanging the drapery is to thread the rings onto the rod. &nbsp;Then, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Pinch_Pleat_Install.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insert the drapery pins<\/a> (already sewn into your curtains) through the eyelets of the rings. To ensure the pins hold onto the eyelets, pinch the pins closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_f1e2ec-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_527ab3-5d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_80edcb-ef\">Thread the Curtain Rod<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9543_1816c9-99\"><strong>For Grommet (pictured, right) and Rod Pocket Drapery<\/strong>, the process looks a little different. First, you won\u2019t need to add rings to the rod. Instead, you\u2019ll thread the drapery rod <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Grommet_Drapery_Installation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through the grommets<\/a> of Grommet Drapery or <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Rod_Pocket_Install.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through the pocket<\/a> of Rod Pocket Drapery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_5d0783-0d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9543_69eccb-06:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9543_69eccb-06 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9543_69eccb-06 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-threaded-through-rings-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how Grommet Drapery is installed on a curtain rod by threading the rod through the sewn-in grommets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-threaded-through-rings-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-drapes-rod-threaded-through-rings-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_f85aad-6b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_ff457b-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_ff457b-69\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjust for Uniform Folds &amp; Pleats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After securely installing drapes onto their hardware system, make sure to adjust the panels so they are evenly distributed across the rod and track system. Then, adjust the folds and pleats to be uniform in style to suit your tastes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_48d5b4-ec alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_1ddd36-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care &amp; Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to install drapes, you may be wondering about care and maintenance for your newly installed drapery. The exact care your drapery will require will depend on the material of the fabric, however, for all fabrics, there are a few best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a low-suction handheld vacuum to regularly remove dust and dirt from your drapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For stains, we recommend contacting a professional window treatment cleaning specialist who will likely be able to treat your drapery onsite, without taking it down. If you can\u2019t find a window treatment cleaning specialist, consider taking in a swatch of the material to your local dry cleaner to discuss your options. If you\u2019ve chosen drapery fabric from The Shade Store, we\u2019ll be happy to provide you with a free swatch that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\">order online<\/a> or find at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/showrooms\">local showroom<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9543_84d9c9-66 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9543_475037-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9543_475037-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9543_475037-c0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Yourself the Work &amp; Rely on Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While learning how to install drapes is relatively straightforward, relying on professionals can ensure your drapery is installed correctly and within our warranty policy. Plus, you\u2019ll be able to skip all the hard work of installing drapes and simply enjoy the finished product. Our team of professionals offers services for both measurement and installation to take all the work off your plate. Start your drapery project today by scheduling a free measurement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 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