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How to Hang Curtains on the Front of a Wardrobe

When you store your clothing and accessories in an old, unsightly wardrobe, you may feel embarrassed displaying the wardrobe in plain sight. One solution is to conceal the wardrobe in a decorative way by hanging a decorative, stylish curtain in front of the wardrobe to create a more attractive room and hide the clutter. You can hang curtains in front of a wardrobe using a few basic supplies that can be found at any home improvement store.

Things You'll Need

  • Stud finder
  • Pencil
  • Drill with 1/8-inch bit
  • Yard stick
  • Curtain rod with screw-style brackets
  • Screwdriver
  • Curtain
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run a stud finder along the ceiling in front of the wardrobe and mark where the stud is directly in front of the wardrobe using a pencil.

    • 2

      Drill two holes into the stud using a drill with an 1/8-inch bit. Space the holes 36 inches apart.

    • 3

      Screw two screw-style curtain rod brackets into the drilled holes using a screwdriver, positioning the opening of the brackets facing outward.

    • 4

      Slide a curtain onto the curtain rod that is at least 36 inches wide, 84 inches long.

    • 5

      Place the curtain rod onto the curtain rod brackets, then screw the rod tightly into place.