You’ll need some fresh curtains — either sheers to let in some light, or blackout if you want total privacy — plus a way to hang them.

“They filter light and add lushness like nothing else can.” Read on for a step-by-step guide—complete with styling advice—on how to hang curtains.

When you’re choosing curtains for a room, there are so many things to consider. Jake Arnold, an interior designer in Los Angeles, walks us through it.

Whether you purchase high-end curtains or less expensive ones, her first tip is to always hang them high and wide on the window to help the room look taller and brighter.