Guideline

• The tieback should be placed at 1/3 the length of the drape, at the halfway point on the length or 2/3 the length. For example, if the drape is 100 inches long, the tieback placement could be 33 inches from the floor, 50 inches, or 66 inches. Remembering that this is a guideline and not a rule is helpful when choosing the tieback position.
  
  

High Placement

• Placing the tieback high, at 2/3 the total length from the floor, or above, will result in the window appearing longer because more window glass is exposed. This is a fairly modern tie-back placement and is best suited to casual decor styles such as country or a little girl's room. If the tiebacks are to be functional and not decorative only, they should not be positioned too high for releasing.
  
  

Mid-way Placement

• Tiebacks placed at the halfway point on the length of the drape create a more formal impression. The drapes will cover a significant portion of the window and create the illusion of a wider, longer window. This is a traditional placement of a tieback and is best suited to full-length drapes.
  
  

Low Placement

• A low tieback position, at 1/3 the length of the drapes or less, suggests a formal decor and the window will appear wider. Most of the window remains covered, and this placement is more decorative than functional.
  
  

Tip

• A wide tieback or one with fringe attached will usually be hung lower than a narrow tieback. To check the placement before permanently attaching it to the wall have someone hold the tieback in the desired position.