I would use PVC pipe for a curtain rod, and make the curtains to fit just the window itself. If it is possible to use a tension rod you could do that. If it is a really big window how about a shower tension rod and paint it what ever color you want .
O.K. you should have a double rod.......the rod that the sheer goes on has to be closer to the wall than the other in thickness...they are hung at the same level........
Well now, here goes. 1st off it sounds like your apartment has a concrete ceiling , if so what we need is a 6mm masonary drill bit and a hammer drill,check out your boyfriends or friends and borrow one, some hardware stores hire them, if your in a lu...