Hanging curtains over a radiator requires careful consideration to avoid blocking heat flow while maintaining style. Lightweight, heat-resistant fabrics and strategic curtain lengths help ensure warmth circulates effectively. Using sheer or shorter curtains above radiators balances insulation needs with decorative appeal, allowing rooms to stay cozy without compromising on window treatment aesthetics or safety.

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Occasionally, you may walk into a room and immediately notice the draperies, not because they are really attractive but because they look strange. For example, the draperies may be an unusual length, such as midway between the windowsill and the floor or several inches above the floor.
lights for kitchen

If you live in an older home, you might have old-fashioned radiators beneath your windows. Though ideal for countering drafts, radiators make it tricky to dress your windows. Floor-length curtains complement most windows, but closing them over your radiator blocks the heat. Dressing the window with shades or blinds is …
Beautifulness

Windows

Last weekend I started to work on one of my many 2019 goals. I began the facelift of our dining room by installing curtains in our bay window. This is something that I’ve wanted to do for sooooo long. I was always paralyzed by how to actually go about installing a curtain in a bay window with a radiator below the main window.
Living room

Positioning a radiator underneath a window counteracts drafts in the winter, warming cool air before it enters your home. But covering the radiator with curtains traps heat,…
Doors, windows, radiators

When Liz and Chris moved into their 1928 corner row house in Woodley Park, DC, in July they had their work cut out for them. The house, designed and developed by famed DC architect Harry Wardman, was by no stretch a fixer-upper. It boasted plaster moldings, original crystal chandeliers, spacious rooms and large lot. But they were faced with some major renovation decisions.
Bedroom Design

How long shou
ld your curtains be? Although interior designers favour full length curtains, there are often good reasons why a shorter length is a good idea. Here’s my guide to ideal curtain lengths.