Options for Hanging an Extra Long Curtain Rod

Window Wall Treatment

• If you have a wall in your home that is mainly comprised of windows, use an extra long curtain rod to accommodate all windows instead of hanging individual curtain rods. Use one large curtain or drape to cover all windows, or stagger individual curtains between each window. Use tassels tied around the middle section of each curtain when not in use to allow light to stream through. You can also tie sets of curtains together along the window wall using tassels or fabric scraps.

Swagged Window Treatment

• Use extra long curtain rods to create swagged window treatments in your home's dining room or living room. Extra-long curtains or pieces of fabric are best for this treatment. Wind the fabric so it drapes evenly along the rod and allow the fabric to hang loosely on either side. This option works especially well with tall windows. Leave the fabric loose on both sides or use tassels to keep the fabric in place.

Ceiling Treatment

• Affix extra long curtain rods so they hang on brackets on your ceiling rather than the wall. Tie twine or other sturdy rope on brackets and curtain holes if desired to create a loose curtain treatment or keep the rod directly on brackets. Extra long, sanded tree branches work in place of metal curtain rods for a more rustic look. Use ceiling treatments as bedroom centerpieces between the bed and windows if the bed is in the center of the room.

Bay Window Treatment

• Use a curved, extra long curtain rod to create a treatment for a bay window. The length of the curtain will depend on whether the window features seating. Use the rod to display valances in combination with wooden shutters or fabric curtains, or use extra long, circular curtain rods that encompass the entire area combined with extra long curtains to create a breakfast nook. Use sheerer curtain materials for the latter option.