We all know a good home is because of the people in it. But what’s severely underestimated is the power of really pretty curtains! We’ve got you covered if you’ve got a new home to do up or are looking for a do-over.
You’ve got the perfect curtain length guide and rules. Standard and size charts are all right here. How long should the curtains be? How many are enough? We answer these basic questions right here.
Summary
The most common standard lengths for curtains are 84, 96, and 108 inches. The two most important curtain rules are to not hang them too low and making sure they’re long enough. With the curtain guide and & chart below, you’ll be well on your way to a glorious home.
In this article, we also cover the following:
- How wide should they be?
- How to choose the right length
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What length do I need?
Word on the street is that your curtains need to graze the floor. But windows are different sizes! Apartment windows are different from penthouse windows and so on.
You’ll need to properly measure up the length of your requirement and get enough fabric for the perfect length. But when it comes to measuring: where do you start?
Here’s a tip: you want to go about 10 inches wider than your window. In terms of length, you want the rod to start 12 to 24 inches above the window trim.
Standard Length Guide
If you don’t want to invest a large sum of money in custom-made curtains, you can always go with one of the standard curtain lengths! The sizes you will come across in the standard market are:
- 63 inches
- 84 inches
- 94 inches
- 108 inches
- and 120 inches.
This doesn’t mean you don’t have to take measurements. It just means rounding off to the closest standard size that’s available.
It’s the 108 inches and 96 inches that work well in most homes. Anything lower usually ends up looking funny.
Pro tip: you want a look of high and might with long curtains because it adds drama and accentuates high ceilings.
Curtain lengths size chart
Before we dip into sizes, you must know the terms of the market. A relaxed gather in your curtains refers to those spread widely across the rod. There won’t be as many folds, so you’ll need relatively less material.
But a full gather will have more folds on the rod and require more fabric. Now let’s look at the curtain length size chart to get the exact idea.
| Curtain width (cm) | Full gather pole length (cm) | Relaxed gather pole length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | 117 | 168 |
| 168 | 168 | 228 |
| 228 | 228 | 284 |
| 284 | 284 | 400 |
