#CURTAIN ROD WITH SHELF WINDOWS#

One shelf / curtain rod unit was to be 7 feet long, the other 5 feet long. A rethinking of the bracket design resolved that clash and I was ready to begin cutting wood. (Bottom) Once assembled with glue and screws the shelf and skirt came out at a perfect 90-degree angle.Īs I was nearing completion of the design of the brackets, which would support the curtain rods, I was informed there is a header built into the curtains that means additional clearance is required between the curtain rod and the bottom of the shelf. (Top) All brackets are secured to the bottom of the shelf with a 5/8-inch dovetail.

The more stylish guys would put the fold and duct tape on the back of the curtains. This is obviously a 'woman thing.' Too many guys would make the shelves how they wanted and if the bottom of the curtains were bunched on the floor we would simply fold the bottom edge up to stop that and secure the excess curtain with duct tape. I soon discovered that curtain rods must be located at a specific height to prevent them from contacting the floor. This project was completed from the original lumber purchased with less than a foot left over. My lumber calculating skills are improving.

#CURTAIN ROD WITH SHELF WINDOWS#

After measuring the two windows above which the shelves would reside, we bought a sufficient quantity of ¾-inch red oak and headed for the shop. Aside from the looks, this project lends itself to the strength and stability of solid oak.

After a little discussion, (Beth telling me how they needed to be) we came up with our version of the shelves that incorporated curtain rods below the shelf surface.Įventually I would like to have the entire interior of our home trimmed in oak and figured I should start with these shelves. Beth liked the look of the shelves so I seized on the moment and secured the official OK for a new project. During the renovation of our living & dining rooms, my wife Beth, and I went to lunch at a local establishment that was decorated with wood shelves on the walls.

Curtain rod with shelf