How to hang curtains without drilling - 8 creative ideas

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How to hang curtains without drilling - 8 creative ideas

By: Ashley Ziegler |October 13, 2020

It's always fun to move into a new space and start imagining ways to decorate. But, if you're renting, you may need to be careful about the walls.

A nail hole here and there is easy to fix, but if you want to frame your windows with curtains and avoid drilling, you'll need to consider other ways to hang the curtains.

Believe it or not, there are many ways to hang curtains in a rental apartment that don't involve drilling. Between magnets, Command hooks and curtain tiebacks, you can have the decor you want while protecting the walls.

tension rod

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The most common (and easiest) solution to prevent wall damage is to use a tension rod. They are essentially like shower curtain rods in that they extend to the width you need and remain in place.

This no-drill curtain rod fits well in windows and allows you to easily hang curtains. The only downside is that the curtains will cover the window slightly, so consider hanging just one curtain or hanging a few tiebacks to push them a bit.

Magnetic curtain rod

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If you are trying to hang a curtain over a window of a metal door, you can use a magnetic curtain rod to avoid drilling.

The temporary curtain rod will stick directly to the door so you can easily open and close your curtains without worrying about them falling off. Then when it's time to move, just pull the rod out of the door and you're done. cheek!

paste on

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Wondering how to hang curtains without nails or screws while making them look like traditional curtains? Look for an adhesive curtain rod.

A stick on curtain rod allows you to hang curtains without damaging walls without having to sacrifice the look you are trying to achieve. Unlike many other temporary curtain rods, this alternative allows you to hang the rod as high as you want and have it protrude from each side of the window as far as you want.

Command hooks

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Similar to curtain rods, Command hooks are another solution for hanging curtains without drilling into the wall. In fact, they even make some specifically for this purpose.

All you have to do is hang a hook on each side of the window and insert a rod into it, and you're done! If you want to open and dress the curtains frequently, you'll probably want to attach the rod to the hooks somehow (even a string could work) so it doesn't slip.

Twist and Fit

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Twist and Fit curtain rods are another fantastic product for people who want to hang curtains without holes.

The removable curtain rod works the same way as a tension rod, but actually has decorative ends that protrude from the window and allows you to attach a real curtain rod to it so that the curtains rest in front of the window rather than inside.

Pass the curtains for the blinds without drilling

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Are you considering curtains just to block light rather than add a decorative touch to your space? If so, consider skipping the idea of ​​curtains all together and go for a shade instead.

There are plenty of blinds that can be attached to the top of a window without using a drill. When you want to block out the light, simply pull the blind down, then push it up or tie it down when you're done.

Take a tip from a wedding planner

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For an unconventional DIY approach, build a curtain frame that sits in front of the window instead of relying on a curtain rod that attaches to the wall. Something similar to a photo booth backdrop, like the one in this image, will work. If you're a do-it-yourselfer, you can build it out of PVC pipe, spray paint it, and hang some cute curtains!

Studs and Tiebacks

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If none of these do it for you, you can still hang curtains without rods, but you may need to drill a few small holes in the wall (but you won't need to use a drill).

You will need a hammer and nails for this solution. Just carefully hang the curtains by nailing them to the wall. If you want them to be functional (not just decorative), nail them at the top of the window, then use ties on either side of the window to keep them open during the day.

Final Thoughts

Whether you want the traditional window treatment look or want curtains hung without rods, you can easily do so without damaging your walls.

Tension rods, adhesive rods, and even skipping the curtains altogether to opt for a window shade are all creative ways to avoid punching through your walls without sacrificing style.