Is there a rule on where to put curtain tie-backs?

[monkeybumsmum]

Obviously near the curtains but how far up/down?

Anybody know?

I'd hold them back at different heights and see what looks best. Or better, get someone else to hold them whilst you stand back and see

Try a third of the way up, or a quarter if they are very, very long.

I think having them in line with the window ledge looks good.

Assuming they're not down to the floor that is!

If there was a 'rule' would you seriously follow it? Just put them where it looks best - I'd say it would depend on the length of the curtains.

ROFL "a rule"

Sorry, I just suddenly realised how funny it all sounds

If only Kirsty Allsop was here!

Well, my suggestion is based on the 'rule of thirds' or you could use the golden mean - google it, too complicated to explain...