Curtain & drapery rods

Choosing the best curtain rods for your home

Whether you’ll be hanging your curtains from the ceiling or the wall, you’re sure to find the right fit for your windows and style at IKEA! Our adjustable curtain and drapery rods are available in a variety of lengths, materials and colors, designs and price points. From budget-friendly basic curtain rods to heavier weight metal and wooden drapery rods, we have the perfect fit for every home and window.

• Individual curtain rods are available in lengths to suit small, medium and large windows. If you’ll be hanging sheer curtains or lightweight light filtering curtains, most thin and telescopic rods will offer ample sturdiness and stability. If you’ll be hanging heavier curtains like blackout curtains, choose a more substantial wood or metal curtain rod to prevent sagging or bowing.
• You can choose complete curtain rod sets in a variety of looks that include everything you need to dress your window—except the curtains! Curtain rod sets often include an extendable curtain rod, curtain rod finials, wall brackets, a rod holder and a connector for additional rods. Review the product details for your favorite curtain rod sets for more information.

Choose a double or triple curtain rod solution to create different looks around your windows such as hanging sheers beneath heavier room darkening curtains. Consider wall and ceiling brackets with an adjustable curtain rod holder position, allowing curtains to be hung either close to the window or further out.

How to measure your windows for curtain rods

Start by measuring the width of your window at the top edge, from outer frame to outer frame. Continue by adding at least four inches on either side. Next, move these positions upwards and outwards an additional 4 inches. To go beyond the window frame and prevent light from sneaking past the edges, this position is considered by many to be the recommended minimum measurement—no matter what kind of curtains, curtain rods or curtain tracks you have chosen.

With those perfectly measured pencil markings around your windows, you’ll want to consider the overall look and visual impact you want to achieve with your window treatments. The way you use your curtains to frame your window can impact your entire interior.

• For example, you can try moving your pencil marks outwards a few inches, both in width and height. If you then hang your curtains on the side of the window—while making sure they cover the frames—it will create an illusion that makes your window appear bigger.
• Much in the same way, placing curtain and drapery rods closer to your window's top edge will make the window appear smaller.

Keep your desired placement in mind when determining the needed width and length for your curtains; the longer and higher the rod, the more fabric you’ll need to fully cover the windows when closed, and provide an elegant look when open. Sturdy drapery rods are among the best choices for heavy curtains, with especially heavy window coverings sometimes requiring additional brackets for proper support throughout the full curtain rod.