It is relatively easy with the correct tools for the install
When a rod is anchored 4" above the window opening/casing it is firmly mounted into the wooden framing header beneath the sheet rock.
Yes, target sells expandable curtain rods that do not even need screws, they simply expand within the frame.
If you are not very handy, I would purchase a spring tension curtain rod. There is no need to screw or install any hardware. simply place in window to hang. The rod will be held in place from the tension of both sides of the window pressing against it.
The ideal height is the height that looks best to you. You can install the curtain rod at the same level as the window. Some people like to mount the curtain rods closer to the ceiling, giving the illusion of larger windows. The choice is yours.
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Bay window curtain rods range in price from around $20 to $80. The exact price depends on the features of the rod, as well as the brand and the materials that the rod is made of.
Hanging a curtain rod at the same level as the blinds, but extending the rod about 18″ wider than the window on both sides creates the look of a much wider window and allows the curtain panels to hang in front of the wall instead of encroaching on the window and blocking lots of much-needed light.
You want to install your rod between 3-6" above the window and the same distance to the sides of the window, depending on the look you want to achieve. Some folks like to install on the wooden casing, but I do not care for that approach. It looks too "hung a sheet on the wall" look.
A curved shower curtain is easy to install and comes with brackets and screws for installation.
Determine where the curtain rod bracket will be positioned at either side of the window. The curtain rod itself needs to be long enough to span the brackets and accommodate the draperies or curtains. The finials are added to each end of the curtain rod but are not involved in the support of the curtains. Make sure you have sufficient clearance on both sides to accommodate the added width of the finials.
The best way to get a curtain onto the rod is to first hang the rod mounting brackets, then attach the rod to the brackets. Remove one end of the rod from its bracket, supporting it in the air. Next, start threading the rod through the eyelets or rod channel of the curtain. Once you have started the threading, bunch up the remaining curtain material and slide the entire curtain, as one piece, onto the rod.