Curtain Size Guide Next

The sizes quoted in the book are for each curtain of the pair.

Curtain size guide next.

Tier curtains also referred to as café curtains or kitchen tiers come in 24 inch and 36 inch lengths. Choose your curtain length. Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches. Next ready made curtains come in three lengths.

If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window. Before you buy decide how you plan to hang your curtains. Always round up to the next full number. 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.

As well as decorating tips you can also browse guides for buying mattresses and which duvet is right for you. From diy to decorating get handy hints and tips for all areas of your house and garden. Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width. In this case 2 panels will give about 100 to 120 of width which will look nice and full.

The size of your windows and look you wish to achieve will greatly influence panel width and length but a general rule of thumb is that your curtains should be at least 1 5 times the width of the window to ensure proper coverage. This doesn t mean these are the only curtain lengths it s just what you re likely to find online and in stores ready made. Common fullness multipliers multiply your measured width by. How to measure for curtains determine mounting technique.

When you begin to measure for curtains it s important to decide whether you want to mount. Tier curtains which are shorter and generally don t cover an entire window are usually either 24 inches or 36 inches long. That means if you are ordering grommet style or rod pocket style the total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window rod widths. Before you measure your window for width it s best to choose the length of your curtain rod.

You can find curtains in a few standard lengths. The heading tape on pencil pleat is suitable for all tracks and poles as it has three pockets to enable it to be hung at different heights. 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches.