How wide should my curtains be for a 72 inch window?
Let’s say you want standard, thick curtains to cover your 72-inch window. You’ll want to look for curtains that measure between 144 and 180 inches wide. Bear in mind that this is the total width to aim for, not the width for each curtain if you intend to have two (one on either side).
How much wider should curtains be than the window?
How wide should curtains be? To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod.
How wide should curtains be for 60 inch window?
For example, for a 60-inch window with two curtain panels, add 24 inches to 60 inches (window width) and divide by 2 (number of panels) to get 42 inches. The two panels ordered each need to be at least 42 inches wide.
How do you measure curtain width?
For the width, take your steel tape measure and take the full length measurement of your pole or track. For pencil pleats on a track, measure the drop by starting from the top of the track, and for pencil pleats on a curtain pole, measure from the eye of the curtain rings (where you’ll be hooking your curtains into).
How long should curtains hang below window sill?
Just over sill length
Take the hem of the curtain to just above the radiator, or up to about a maximum of 4 inches (10cms) below the sill.
What is the standard width of curtains?
Draperies typically cover larger windows in formal living rooms and dens, while curtains with lighter fabrics hang on smaller kitchen and bedroom windows. The most common premade lengths are 63, 84, 95, 108 and 120 inches. Widths vary, but most are 45 inches wide.
How wide should curtains be for 100 inch window?
For example, if the window is 100 inches wide, the curtains should be made to 125 inches wide in order for them to hang off the window when in the open position. For an inside-mount curtain, measure from one edge inside the frame to the inside edge on the opposite side.
How wide should curtains be for 120 inch window?
For a 120-inch window, how wide should curtains be? Depending on the weight of the fabric and how much you want the curtains to be. At least a width and a half is what I would recommend. 180 inches is the width of each curtain.
How high should you hang curtains?
A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.
Are curtains measured per curtain?
All our ready made curtains are sold as pairs, and the sizes stated refer to the size of each curtain. For example, in a pair of curtains 46″ wide x 54″ length, there will be two curtains, each measuring 46″ wide.