Curtains over baseboard heaters

It’s week 2 of the One Room Challenge! Take a look back at Week 1 to for a refresh on my plans to makeover our guest bedroom. If you’ve hopped over to this post from the ORC website – welcome! I’m Emily, this is my blog, and I’m working on undecorating the 1929 tudor-ish home I share with my husband, Andy, and our corgi, Penelope. This is where I should describe my style so I guess I’d say it’s something along the lines of traditional-modern which doesn’t sound like a real thing. I am glad…

1. Ensure curtains hang 12 cm (4.72 in) above baseboard heaters. 2. Ensure curtains don't block the front of baseboard heaters. 3. Never allow curtains and baseboard heaters to touch. 4. Hem your curtains.

Here’s what I would do…

Occasionally, you may walk into a room and immediately notice the draperies, not because they are really attractive but because they look strange. For example, the draperies may be an unusual length, such as midway between the windowsill and the floor or several inches above the floor.

Curtains can catch fire from electric radiators if the radiator is close to a curtain made of flammable material. Water radiators usually don’t get hot enough to cause curtains to catch fire, but the radiator could still burn any fragile materials nearby.

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the problem is exacerbated by the ELECTRIC baseboard heat...in our old townhouse...was meant for auxiliary heat...the inadequate heat pump.