One Missing Step That Will Make Your Curtains Look More Professional

Have you ever hung up a set of curtains only to realize they don't quite look how you imagined? This might be because they are missing a professional touch. Believe it or not, it's pretty easy to create that flawless curtain display — the kind you usually only see in front of hotel windows — right inside your home. All you need is a couple of tools and a little more attention to detail than you normally use when hanging curtains. To pull this off, simply attach both ends of the curtain to the wall using metal curtain hooks and eye screws.

When you're done, you will no longer be left with two loose flaps of fabric at the outer ends of your curtains. Those ends will instead stay in place against the wall, even when you push your curtains out of the way or tie them back. This small change should make your home look like it was decorated by a professional. You can also use other curtain-enhancing accessories, such as tiebacks, to elevate your window area even further. You will stun guests with your incredibly elegant curtain display when you finish.

To complete this hack, all you have to do is start by installing two eye screws into the wall next to either end of your curtains. You could use the SHONAN Stainless Steel Eye Screws for this step. Next, attach hooks like the ZTEOFO Metal Curtain Hooks to either end of your curtains, and place them inside of the eye screws you installed. The fabric should then remain in place against the wall. Gone will be the days of those unsightly ends flipping inside out to reveal the back of the curtain.

This is only one of the many steps you can take to enhance your curtains. You could also layer them for a more professional look. To layer your curtains successfully, be sure to place sheer panels between opaque panels. This way, you have the option to let sunlight through the middle but can also pull the opaque panels together when you need to darken the room. High-quality curtain rods and tiebacks also elevate a space. Finally, if it fits your style, consider creating DIY no-sew scalloped curtains with panels you already have on hand. All you have to do is cut scalloped fabric and attach it to the sides of your curtains using iron-on hem tape.