How to Hang Double Curtains Without A Double Rod

If you find yourself in a dilemma where you have multiple curtains you want to hang up and only have one rod (or no rod!), there may be more options than you think to get what you want. Whether you want to add a layer of sheer curtains or some heavier duty material, setting up your curtains to be able to have multiple layers in one spot can be relatively simple.

To hang double curtains without a double rod, you can either use a bungee cord, curtain rings, or coat hooks. These are inexpensive and easy to install alternatives to a double rod which can cost you upwards $180. They can also provide an aesthetic appeal to your home.

This article will walk you through several different methods you can use to hang your double curtains up, even if you don’t have a double rod. It would help if you had a few extra accessories and know-how tricks for the given method that you choose.

The obvious fix to this dilemma would be to go purchase a double rod so you can hand your double curtains. However, most individuals don’t have the time or the means to do this. For decent double rods, you’re looking at $120 to $180! So, what’s the point of paying that much when you can hang your double curtains for less?

Not to mention, installing the double rods can be a pain, literally. They tend to be a bit heavy, and if you don’t have a second person to help you, an easy project can become a problematic one real quick. So, we’ve come up with three methods where you can utilize some at-home materials to hang your beautiful double curtains.

One method that’s been trending lately has been to use bungee cords to hang curtains. Using a bungee cord can be a simple and elegant way to upgrade your curtains, and you can add dimension to your curtains, whether you put them in front or back of an existing curtain.

This method can also be a resourceful way to add a curtain to the one you already have hung up, or you can hang up two bungees to act as curtain rods but be sure they’re strong enough to hold your curtain up.

What you’ll need:

Curtain rings are another popular method used to hang one or multiple curtains up with. You can use curtain rings to hold up two or more curtain pieces on one rod, but if you’re going to use this method, you’ll want to make sure all your curtain layers have loops where curtain rings can go in.

For rings to work to hang up a curtain, they’ll need to be at least ½” larger in diameter than your rod so the rings can fit around the rod with a curtain loop around them too. You’ll only need curtain rings for this method!

If you don’t want to use rods (or don’t have any), but you still want double curtains, you could put up coat hooks along your wall that span the length of where you want to put your curtains. Make sure that the type of coat hooks you get jut out from the wall far enough to where you can hook your curtain to them without it falling when it’s slightly bumped.

The only material you will need for this method is the coat hooks! However, they should be sturdy enough to hold a heavy curtain. That way, you don’ tend up pulling them out of the wall once you’ve completed your masterpiece.

Using these methods not only gives you the freedom of not having to use a double rod to hang double curtains up but presents you the chance to use everyday household items to spruce up how your curtains look. When you don’t have these things lying around, you can get them reasonably easily online or in a nearby department store that sells these materials.

Hanging curtains up without a double rod allows you to get creative with the appearance and utility of your curtains, so have fun and enjoy making new looks for your curtains!