French doors are a wonderful option and they bring a lot of natural light indoors, but there are occasions when you need shade or simply can’t open the windows. That is where door curtains prove to be useful. Now we are going to provide you with simple instructions on how to go about it in this blog post.
Why Use Door Curtains?
Before we dive into the how-to, let’s talk about why you might want door curtains:
- Privacy: Blinds or curtains hung across doors prevent outside vision into one’s home.
- Light control: They assist to control how much of light from the sun is allowed to get into the room.
- Energy saving: Blinds will also help you regulate temperature in your room; in summer you will freeze in the room and in winter you will sweat.
- Style: It should be noted that a really attractive door curtains can enhance the appearance of your room in a big way.
What You'll Need
To hang your door curtains, you’ll need:
- Curtain rod and brackets
- Curtains
- Screwdriver
- Drill (if your door frame is made of metal to create open space)
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- Level
How to Hang Door Curtains: A Simple Instructional Guide
- Measure Your Door: First, it is necessary to measure the necessary width of the door frame. This, in return will assist you in determining the right size of thedoor curtain rod and curtain that is needed in your house. In the case of French doors, the thickness of the curtains needs to be slightly larger than the size of door.
- Choose Your Curtains and Rod: Pick curtains that match your room and are the right size for your door. For the rod, choose one that’s a bit wider than your door frame. This lets the curtains open fully without blocking the door.
- Mark Where to Put the Brackets: Hold the rod where you want it above the door. Use a pencil to mark where the brackets will go. Make sure they’re level – you can use a level tool for this.
- Install the Brackets: If your door frame is wooden, you can screw the brackets right in. For metal frames, you might need to drill holes first. Be careful not to drill into the door itself!
- Hang the Rod and Curtains: Put the curtains on the rod, then set the rod in the brackets. Make sure everything is secure and the curtains hang evenly.
Tips for Choosing Door Curtains
- Length: For French doors, floor-length curtains often look best.
- Fabric: Light fabrics like cotton or linen let some light through. Heavier fabrics like velvet block more light and sound.
- Style: Tie-backs can be useful to hold curtains open when you want to use the door.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t hang curtains too low. This can be quite disadvantageous in that your room will be perceived to be smaller than it actually is.
- Do not get curtains that have a length that will seem too brief. They should only touch the floor or have a little ‘pool’ at the base of it.
- Avoid using thin curtains if you need some level of privacy in your home.
Alternative Options
If traditional door curtains aren’t your style, here are some other ideas:
- Roman shades: These are collapsible when you don’t require them.
- Roller shades: These are good for a modern look They come with the best look than tubes.
- Cellular shades: These can help save energy.
Caring for Your Door Curtains
To keep your door curtains looking good:
- Shampoo them regularly to clean them from dust.
- Use the instructions given on the care label regarding washing.
- Fold them nicely if they are wrinkled, iron or steam them.
French doors are relatively easy to run door curtains on them. But with the correct accessories and a little bit of time you can have some privacy, be stylish, and control the amount of light that you letting into the room. Always ensure you take your time while measuring and buying the curtains, and choosing the curtains of your choice. In no time at all, you will be opening your newly decorated French doors.
FAQs:
Q: How far should curtains be pulled from the roof on French doors?
A: Have curtains about 4-6 inches up the door frame or as near to the ceiling as possible to give the room a tall look.
Q: However, I then discovered if one can use quite regular curtains for French doors?
A: You can use curtains that are not specifically for doors but there can be some ease in using curtains for doors because in some cases they come with tiebacks or some mechanism for handling the curtains when the door is being used.
Q: How can measure French door curtains?
A: Find the width of your door frame and then add 2-4 inches on each side for the math. For length, measure from the point where the rod would be place up to where you would like your curtains to fall to (slightly past the floor).
Q: What material should one use for French door curtains?
A: It depends on your needs. Partially transparent warm fabrics such as cotton or linen respectively partially let in the light and partially block it while fully opaque warm fabric such as velvet respectively completely blocks the light and gives no passage.
Q: What can I do to stop my curtains from flying when the French doors are opened?
A: Employ curtain hold backs or tie backs to hold the curtains when the doors are open. You can also design that magnetic or adhesive strips are placed under the curtains to ensure that they don’t move as soon as they are hung.
