Easily Hang Curtains Without A Rod Using A Unique Design Hack

Curtains can help to provide some privacy in your space, keep your rooms cooler, and ensure you get a better night's sleep. However, you may find that the area around your window isn't ideal for installing a regular curtain rod, and if you don't have anything to hang them on, they're practically useless. Luckily, there are some alternatives you can try that will provide a similar effect. Tension rods, for example, are great if you're in need of a rental-friendly DIY, while upholstery tacks can act as a quick solution if you don't have the materials for a more involved installation. These ways to install a curtain without a curtain rod are fairly common, but have you ever considered using cabinet pulls as a curtain-hanging solution?

At first glance, it might seem like this idea has little chance of working, but if you have the correct materials on hand, you can create a unique curtain display that completely eliminates your need for a rod. With that being said, however, there are a few considerations you should keep in mind before trying out this hack. We'll walk you through how to install your curtains with cabinet pulls, what you'll need, and what factors you should consider to ensure you're left with the perfect setup for your space.

If you want to hang your curtains with cabinet pulls, you'll need five main things: your curtains, of course, some cabinet pulls, hanging bolts, drywall anchors, and a few curtain rings like these Syrlig curtain rings from IKEA. Additionally, it's likely that you'll need a drill, a pencil, and a ruler. Prepare your curtain by attaching the curtain rings to the border at even intervals, then use the placement of these rings to determine how far apart you'll space the cabinet pulls on the wall. Make sure you measure out their positions along the wall and mark with a pencil as you go to ensure everything is even.

Once the marks are on the wall, drill holes for your drywall anchors on these spots and screw them in until they sit flush with the wall. Screw the hanging bolts into your cabinet pulls to prep them for installation, then screw them into the wall directly into the anchors. Now that everything is in place, all you have to do is hook the rings from the curtain onto the cabinet pulls to hang them.

While this hack can certainly provide a unique look, it does require quite a bit of work and can lead to a large amount of wall damage. Because you're drilling several holes right next to each other in order to hang multiple cabinet pulls, you'll be left with a line of wall damage that you'll have to repair if you ever decide to change up your curtain display. While this isn't that big of an issue if you're a homeowner — filling nail holes in your drywall doesn't take a ton of work, but it can get annoying — it can present a major challenge if you're renting and don't have the ability to patch up the damage before move-out. Most landlords don't take too kindly to serious wall damage, and many leases even outright prohibit drilling into drywall.

Additionally, this curtain-hanging method doesn't allow you to slide your curtains along a rod to easily open and close them. You can still tie them back to let in some light, but if you want the ability to fully open your curtains, it might be better to go with another idea. All in all, this cabinet pull hack can provide a more interesting spin on a plain curtain rod, but if you're just looking for a simple way to hang your curtains, it's better to just stick with the basics.