Where do I put the hardware?
Positioning Drapery Hardware Where you place your curtain rods or tracks is the most important decision when designing custom window treatments. Drapes are sized based on the rod width and height so that the panels look full and beautiful when they are drawn closed. We start, of course with the window width and height, but ultimately it will be the hardware that determines the finished dimensions of your custom drapes. The Regal Drapes design tool offers options to help you find the optimal panel sizes once you select the drapery style and fabric. Wherever you start, the results will be based on your hardware placement. If you enter window dimensions , the design tool will make some aesthetically appropriate assumptions and will add eight inches to the window width per side, and place the top of the rod six inches above the window. This allows for some of the stack back to rest off of the glass to maintain and frame your view, and give the appearance of a longer win