Curtains come in various styles and designs, where some may come with valance and sheers for additional appeal. They may seem complicated to install at first, but once you understand how to hang curtains with valance and sheers, you’ll have elegance written all over your windows.
Installing curtains with valance and sheers isn’t a difficult task to do as it is simply hanging different pieces of fabric on a rod, layered on top of one another. All you have to do is carefully plan how you would like your curtains to look and install them one by one.
Perhaps the intimidating part is finding a triple rod bracket for the third curtain rod that will allow you to draw all three layers open and close separately. Of course, you can always fit three layers on double rods, but if you want maximum mobility for your three layers, try to find triple rod brackets as well.
Using double rods
You can find a simple double bracket that will allow you to hang two beautiful curtain rods with ease. However, since we are hanging three layers in total, we will need a double-sided curtain hook.
Step 1: Install your brackets.
Whether you have a new wall or one with pre-installed single brackets, putting another pair of rod brackets should be quite an easy feat. However, if you are starting on a fresh wall, get your measuring tape and pencil ready.
Mark the placements of the screws at four to six inches above the window sill. If you are using a double rod bracket, you have to do this process once, and you’re ready to go. For two pairs of single rod brackets, make sure that one of them extends further than the other.
For instance, if your sheer rod bracket extends at three to four inches from the window, the second bracket containing your sheers and valance should be at least seven inches away from the window or wall.
Drill the holes and mount your double brackets. Now we can move on to the next step in how to hang curtains with valances and sheers.
Step 2: Hang your sheers
Since we think of fitting three layers on two rods, it is vital to choose our curtain hardware wisely. Fortunately, since we will be separating the sheer curtain from the actual drapery and valance, we don’t have to worry much about how we can hang them.
Whether you opt for tab tops or other items such as hooks and clip rings to get it on the window should not matter. You can use pins and curtain clip rings for more mobility in your sheers. They will allow you to draw your curtains open and close with ease.
Slide the sheers onto the rod and hang it on the bracket closest to the wall. Adjust your sheer curtain and get rid of the fabric wrinkles if there are any. Make sure that it looks neat and tailored before moving on to the next step.
Step 3: Hanging your curtains
Now, we head to the trickier part of this project. First, you need to find yourself a set of double-sided hooks. Most homeowners use them in bathrooms to hang their two sets of shower curtains. Luckily, they can function just as well in other rooms.
Hang your second layer of drapery on the backside of the hook. Make sure to attach it evenly throughout the curtain header to spread its weight evenly across. From here, you can already hang the curtain on the rod.
The second hook should be visible on the outside, facing away from the window. Get your valance curtains and hang as you usually would on the front hook. You can do this with your curtains already hanging on the rod by stepping on a chair or ladder throughout the process.
Step 4: Adding tiebacks
Once you have your sheers, curtains, and valances in place, it’s time to style them with some tiebacks. First, get yourself a lovely pair of curtain tiebacks that will suit your drapery’s color or pattern. Then, tie your curtain back and enjoy as you allow the natural light into your space.
Since you won’t move your drapes, adding tiebacks will help you enjoy your sheer’s light and airy appeal. You can also tie your sheer curtains if you like leaving your rooms bright and your windows open.
Using triple rods
Aside from double rod brackets, you can typically find a regular wrought-iron style that will allow you to hang two or more rods. If you really want three rods but can’t seem to find the triple slot bracket that we are talking about, you can also install three sets of single rod brackets.
Install them using the guide in step one. However, you have to make sure that your third bracket extends three to four inches further than the second. You can also install them at a wider placement from the original two rods.
Tip
Using three rods will enable you to draw both your sheers and regular curtains open and close with ease. You also won’t have to worry about the hardware that you can use. Triple rod brackets will give you more freedom when it comes to hanging your curtains.
Overall, learning how to hang curtains with valances and sheers requires more effort and time than hanging regular curtains. However, once you pull the look together, you should find that it was definitely worth the extra muscle.