Don t scrimp on length.
Proper curtain lemgth 6 inches off floor.
Sheer white curtains hung like the ones above from little green notebook and the ones below via a cup of jo are both modern and classic.
Overall curtain length anywhere from the sill to the apron or to the floor is a personal preference and need not be exact.
Going for a more romantic touch.
A rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly.
Curtains to the sill or to the bottom of the window trim called the apron look great and are practical in a kitchen.
Floor length curtains look good in most rooms they are eye catching and allow the fabric you ve chosen to create the biggest impact.
This modern look hangs your curtains so that they end just above the floor.
Off the shelf panels range from 63 to 144 inches long.
In formal or dressy rooms curtains should just touch the floor.
A romantic room deserves elegant extra long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor.
Choose one several inches longer than the measurement between the curtain rod and the floor for this look or within at least an inch of the.
Trouser break drapes break like a pair of trousers one inch of fabric on the floor.
In a living room library den or bedroom the longer the panels the better.
This is the standard length for hanging curtains either hitting the floor exactly or hovering a half inch off the ground.
Never hang curtains of any length near a stove.
Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width.
Measure the length of the window or area you want to cover from top to bottom.
If you are using a drapery rod with rings measure from the bottom of the drapery rings to the floor to get your finished length.
Standard curtains typically hang from about a half inch from the floor to halfway between the window trim and average height ceiling.
When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.
There is no rule about where you mount the curtain rod for this style.
But to maximize visual height let the walls determine your curtain s length.
By moving your rod up or down a little you can adjust the position of the curtain at your window.
Just decide where you want it and then measure from that.
The curtain lengths make the ceilings seem taller and the room more polished.
Measuring curtains for this style is easy.
Add 4 to 6 inches to allow for puddling on the floor.
