Get the best of both worlds by hanging curtainsoverblinds.

(No tension rods herein nearly all cases, tension rods wont fit over blinds.)

Before You Begin

Measure the length and width of your window before hanging curtains.

Cream-colored curtains hung on either side of window with gray blinds

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The headrail is the bar that runs horizontally at the top of your blinds.

There are some products specially made to be installed on headrails, so purchase those if possible.

Most curtain brackets will come with the screws youll need to install them onto your headrail.

Materials and tools to hang curtains over blinds with no drill

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If not, you’ve got the option to purchase basic screws at your local hardware store.

Installing curtain brackets on your blind headrail is the easiest way to hang curtains over vertical blinds.

Brackets or command hooks are the best no-drill way to go.

Headrail brackets screwed into wall with screwdriver

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double-check the rod is placed evenly on your wall or window and the curtain is balanced.

Try opening and closing your curtains and blinds to be sure everything is functioning the way it should.

The combination of blinds and curtains will allow you to control the light in your space.

Fabric curtain slid across white curtain rod

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Combined curtains and blinds also enhance your privacy.

Curtains on their own can be easily opened inadvertently, allowing neighbors to glimpse inside.

With blinds and curtains, you wont have to worry about any privacy breaches.

End of curtain rod placed on wall hook

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That allows you to focus on what youre doing without worrying about whats going on outside.

Plus, curtains are downright good-looking.