The Genius Way To Stop Your Double Curtains From Splitting On The Rod

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If you have large windows, you've probably had to piece together multiple curtain panels to cover them. Only, you've likely ended up with that pesky gap where the curtains meet. That visible split looks unpolished and awkward, and it may let some light come through. But there's a super simple hack to fix it, and you don't need to buy anything. Simply cross the ends of both curtain panels to make them overlap in the middle. That way, the end of one curtain is hidden by the other one.

Your curtains will end up sharing a pleat where they meet, and this overlap almost makes it look like you have just one large curtain rather than two. With the flow of fabric undisturbed, the curtains will act as one, meaning you can open and close them with one fell swoop. No matter what, they won't split along the rod to create that awkward gap. This is a seamless way to elevate the look of your double curtains. 

To achieve this look, take down your curtain rod, remove one curtain panel from the rod completely, and set it aside. Leave the other panel on the rod, but unhook its last grommet from the rod. This is where you'll hook two grommets from the loose curtain, effectively creating a pleat. Simply re-hook the first curtain's final grommet over that pleat and continue attaching the rest of the loose curtain as you typically would. 

This hack works well with grommet curtains as the large holes are not likely to get jumbled and stuck. Grommet curtains are also conducive to nicely shaped, large, and soft pleats in the curtain. You can still try this hack with other types of curtains, but beware that they might be more likely to get bulky or caught. For example, curtains that hang from rings or even fabric ties allow you to create the effect too, but you might have to be more gentle in how you open and close the curtains to keep everything in place. Nonetheless, it's a great way to create that seamless, polished look. 

Another variation of this is to use clips or hooks instead. For example, take these WeeksEight Black Curtain Rings with Clips. Instead of attaching the curtains separately, use the two center clips to secure both curtains at once. You can achieve the same effect with hooks by attaching both curtains simultaneously with the same hooks in the center of the rod. 

This hack is particularly useful for window curtains, especially those designed to keep the light out. When you invest in the best blackout curtains to keep your bedroom completely dark, you don't want a pesky little ray of sunshine from the gap in your curtain to wake you up in the morning. However, it can be used throughout the house, too. If you use curtains to hide a cluttered closet, this method ensures there are no gaps where the mess can be seen. This can be particularly useful with wider closets, where one small curtain panel can leave some mess exposed on the sides. 

And if you're using curtains to create a room divider, this trick helps all the panels blend seamlessly. That way, you can keep your bed separate from your living room with a large curtain that acts as a wall. If you want to decorate with curtains, too, overlapping your curtains will give you that continuous drape look and make your space look much more polished. Regardless of where you use it, this hack is a great way to adapt your existing curtains and make them look more seamless.