How to hang curtains around a window air conditioner?

I have hung a curtain around my window AC, so I know how to hang curtains with a window AC unit. Hanging curtains around a window air conditioner can be a bit tricky. We need to ensure that it doesn’t obstruct the AC performance by sitting right in front of the outlet. But I think I have mastered this art. Haha :D 

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How to Arrange Curtains Around a Window Air Conditioner?

Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary materials, including curtains, curtain rods, brackets, screws, a drill, a level, and a measuring tape.

• Clean the Area

  : Clean the area around the window air conditioner to remove any dirt, debris, or loose paint.

• Measure and Mark:

  Measure the width of the window and choose a curtain rod that is slightly wider than the opening. Mark the location of the curtain rod brackets on the wall.

• Mount the Brackets:

  Then drill pilot holes at the marked locations and secure the curtain rod brackets using screws.

• Attach the Curtain Rod:

  Now simply slide the curtain rod onto the brackets. Make sure you have selected curtains that are long enough to cover the window and reach the floor or slightly below.

• Hang the Curtain Panels:

  Drape the curtain panels over the curtain rod, ensuring they are evenly spaced and hang properly. 

Now just adjust the curtain panels to achieve the desired fullness and gather them on either side of the window air conditioner. You can also use curtain tiebacks or drapery hooks to keep the curtains gathered.

I hope now you know how to hang curtains around air conditioner.

I have tried disguising my window AC in many ways like using a seat or anything with the back to the window AC. However, my favourite way is to use curtains and drapes that match the home decor. Let me tell you how to hang window air conditioner curtain:

• Hang long drapes from the window’s top to the floor. Hang 2 drapery panels on the window, and pull the sides back with drapery hooks or ties. The hooks should be sitting about halfway down the ACs so the AC’s top corners are covered by the fabric and blower isn’t. Give a little extra length to the drapes for creating swag above the hook. This will allow the drapes to puddle slightly on the AC’s top for a more visually appealing look. During the colder seasons, you can close the drapes and hide the AC completely.

• Hang cafe curtains about 1-inch above your window AC so they hang over it, covering it. While using the AC, you can pull the curtain panels to the side, so the air can blow into the room. When they sit on the AC’s side, the curtains create a beautiful frame. When they’re closed, they hide the AC completely.

• Instead of traditional blinds, you can attach Roman shades to the window. These are fabric window coverings that raise and lower like blinds, adding colour and blocking light to your window spaces. Use a bold pattern or bright colour. Rest the bottom of the blinds on the AC to make the AC less conspicuous by bringing your eye to the coloured fabric instead. Using Roman shades made of the same material as thermal curtains will help you keep the room warm in winter and cool in summer.

I hope you liked these tips related to hanging curtains for window AC unit.

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