Obscuring the gap above the french doors with a bamboo blind.
How to curtain french doors.
Hang your curtains on the rods and place them above your french door.
If you are hanging the french door curtains above the doors measure the width of the french doors plus 2 inches on both sides for a total of 4 inches.
Repeat this for both of your curtain panels.
In other words think about just covering the glass panes of the doors.
There are a number of options to choose from depending on the french door s you have.
To determine how much fabric you need to purchase choose the style of.
Black and creamy draperies over the windows and doors.
How to hang curtain panels on french doors 1.
Some homeowners choose to hang draperies over french doors.
The drapery rod is typically hung high above the doors and extends several inches beyond the door frame with the draperies extending to.
Make sure the rod will adjust to fit the width of the window.
Slide a curtain panel.
Just measure the length you want your curtain to be and add 1 5 inches on each end three inches total.
How to hang curtains on french doors without drilling holes in doors.
At the top of your curtain panels flip over 1 2 of the fabric next stitch a seam across the entire top of the fabric to secure the stitch in place.
Position the magnetic rod bases at the top and bottom of the window.
For the width you want it to be double the width of your window so you get nice gathers.
Tulle curtains attached right to the doors.
First cut your old curtain or your fabric.
Above your french doors use your electric drill to drill holes for your curtain rods.
Measure the width of the space you want the curtain to span.
Determine the amount of fabric you need.
If hanging the curtains to cover the panes of the doors measure the width of the pane of the glass and add 1 inch to each side for a total of 2 inches.
But another way to enjoy a valance that won t obstruct a french door is to install it as an inside mount.
Silver draped french door curtains.
Measure the height and width of the french door windows.
Step 3 curtain rods.
Purchase door curtain panels that equal one and one half.
Then considering framing the door with extra long draperies to get that layered look and add height to the room.
Burlap curtains attached in bow shape to the doors.
29 jan easy french door curtains to make materials needed.