The Rustic Cabin-Chic Curtain Hanging Method That Skips The Rod

Raw wood, nature-inspired details, and a color palette full of earth tones are a few of the features that might come to mind when thinking about designing a rustic home. Why not think outside of the box when incorporating these design elements? One unexpected detail worth implementing is a rustic cabin-chic curtain hanging method that allows you to skip the predictable curtain rod. To pull this off, simply install hooks along the length of a wooden plank and hang it up above a window. You can then attach clip-on rings to a curtain and hang them on those hooks.

When you're done, you'll have a rustic wood decor element right above your window that also acts as the perfect rod-free curtain-hanging solution. The materials needed to craft this DIY include hooks like the IBosins Coat Hooks and clip rings such as the LLPJS Curtain Rings. As for the wooden plank, you'll need to take measurements of the top of your window to determine what size to cut your wood to. Consider having a wooden plank cut to the exact size you need at your local home improvement store if you don't have the materials to do it at home.

Before assembling this DIY to add to your rustic-inspired home, stain your wooden plank. To ensure cohesiveness, use a stain color matching any exposed wood detailing you already have. If you opt for an oil-based stain, apply it with a natural bristle brush. Alternatively, you'll need a synthetic bristle brush for water-based stains.

After allowing the stain to dry completely, use a tape measure and a marker to mark where you'll drill evenly spaced holes a few inches apart along the wooden plank. You can then use these holes to install metal photo frame hangers, such as the Hotop Picture Frame Hangers. Make regularly spaced marks on the opposite side of your plank, drill into those marks, and install your coat hooks there. Choose hooks that complement existing hardware in the space.

When you're done, install the curtain hanging solution above your window, hook the curtain rings onto your curtain, and slide the rings right onto the hooks. When selecting a curtain for this DIY, consider choosing a lightweight or sheer fabric that permits sunlight since the curtains will be fixed rather than on a rod. Also, be aware that unless you use drapery, weight-friendly hooks, thick, heavy curtains could slip out of the clips attached to the curtain rings. To stay in line with the theme, you may want to choose a curtain color that matches the color palette of a rustic home.