How long should floor length curtains be

So what are your choices when it comes to headers? Our curtains can be made in four styles — eyelet, wave, pinch pleat and pencil. Eyelet is simply that — a curtain with eyelets across the header, which thread directly onto the pole. Wave curtains are gathered regularly on a specially designed track to create a wave effect. Pinch and pencil are the more traditionally recognisable headers; pinch features groups of pleats permanently sewn into the fabric and are available in double and triple pleats, while pencil offers pleats in two different depths.

Both header types have the option to hook onto your pole or track at three different heights for additional length control. Different room, different length Length can also be an indication of tone or style of the room — long draping floor-length curtains can look more formal than short above the sill style, so reflect this across different rooms, where a study is less formal than a dining room, a bedroom more relaxed than a lounge.

Of course, the positioning of the pole is usually affected by space between the top of the frame and the ceiling, and with full height windows a common feature in many homes your choice is limited. This is my favorite length, and it's popular right now for good reason. Floor-length curtains will elongate your window and make your room feel taller.

Since they don't quite touch the floor, curtains hang perfectly straight. The hem also stays clean and doesn't pick up dirt, dust, and pet hair. Where to use them: Living rooms, family rooms, or any high-traffic area. This is a beautiful and practical option that works well in many rooms. Tip: It's not just important to get your curtain lengths right. The width is equally crucial.

The two are related; generally, longer curtains require more fullness to look balanced. For floor curtain lengths, a good rule of thumb is to take the width of your window and double it, or multiply for 1. Trouser : 2" more than the length to the floor. Tailored and sophisticated. Like a good pair of pants, these curtains have a break at just the right place, which makes them look effortlessly chic. This looks especially good with crisp, thicker fabrics.

Where to use them: Formal dining room curtains, bedroom curtains, or any room with less foot traffic where you want an elegant look.

Tip: Traditionally, you'd mount your curtain rods one to three inches above the top of your window frame. But my favorite trick is to hang your curtain rod higher a couple inches below the ceiling. It'll instantly make the room feel taller and grander.

You should also hang the rod wider than the window itself, so no fabric blocks the window when the curtains are open. This will let in the maximum amount of light! Puddle: 6—10" more than the length to the floor. Luxurious and dramatic. This look is beautiful when done right, but it's not for curtains that are routinely opened and closed.

It's also not recommended if you have pets or young kids. That extra fabric pooling at the bottom will gather pet hair, crumbs, and dirt. Where to use them: In rooms where you want your curtains to make a statement. This look is best for tall windows. It would suit a very relaxed, bohemian interior, but if you want a smarter, more formal look then the curtains need to be rehemmed to be exactly sill length. Is anyone else having this problem?

Hi Pat, Having a similar problem — struggling to find curtains inch long. Everywhere stops at 90 …. I want to remodel a second bedroom. I have envisioned full length drapes but the window is not full length.

Can I use full length drapes or should I just stick with ones that frame the window? I have full length in my bedroom, and never gave much thought to it. Full length is fine Ray! Full length also gives a look of greater elegance, which I think would suit your plans for the room being a tranquil meditation space. In my bedroom I have a radiator under my window. Are short curtains that fall just under the window sill okay? Are shorter curtains still in style?

I thought this length would be better than full length because of the radiator. Personally I much prefer short curtains to be just over the sill, rather than sill length — they look more elegant and still give the radiator a chance to work properly!

Hi I am wondering if you can advise me I have just decorated my living room…and I have no curtains up at the moment.. Curtains just passed the window sill just above the raditor? Or curtains just above the floor … I want it to look modern not dated My room is white with a mint wall on the other side and I was thinking mint curtains with a white blind?

Or do you think it would be best with mint blind white curtains? Many thanks. Hi Heidi — two things to help with your planning. First, is this the only radiator in the room and is the heat from it critical in winter?

Second, the decision between a blind, or blind with curtains, is really about the look rather than function. A blind on its own is quite modern, but can look a bit stark. Hope this helps with your decision making! Can you please tell me where I can find custom drapes that are 88 inches long and are Fabrics from Sanderson Waterperry Collection. It seems to be a popular fabric collection, so you should be able to find a maker. Let me know how you get on!

We have a large picture window with a ledge at the bottom that extends about 8 inches. Should I stick with curtains that go to the ledge and no further? Hi Rachel — you are right that it does look wrong for a window ledge to be pushing the curtains out half way down.