Windows are beautiful, show them! Depending on how you hang your curtains, you can both reduce and spoil the impression of your windows. A curtain rail that is as wide as, or just a few centimeters wider than, the window will mean that the curtains cover quite a lot of the window. This actually makes the window look much smaller than it actually is. Solution : Hang the curtains wide. The curtain rail should be longer than the width of the window, then you can place the curtains on the side of the window and thus maximize the light let-in. A good rule of thumb is to choose curtains that are twice as wide as the window, then it looks nice even when the curtains are drawn.

Choosing the right width for your curtains is important and can make a huge difference to the room. If you get the wrong curtain width, it can ruin the overall impression of your windows and they can look smaller than they really are. How wide should the curtains be? We answer that question here as well as give tips on other things to think about so that your curtains create a cozy feeling in your home. At Gardinex, you can order your curtains in the length you want. When it comes to how wide your curtains should be, there are two fixed widths to choose from: single width (150 cm) and double width (300 cm). But remember that you can hang several curtains next to each other if you have a wider wall. You also need to consider that when you hang your curtains, they will not be as wide as the measurement for the width. This is because the curtains are pleated to get a nice drape. Single width Our one fixed curtain width is called single width and it is between 75-100 cm wide when fully extended. When suspended, the Wave curtain is at least approximately 25 cm and at most 75 cm wide. The pleated curtain is at least approximately 50 cm and at most 100 cm wide. Single width is a good width for curtains when there is only a narrow part of the wall you want to cover, for example if it is a small room or an asymmetrical window that is close to the wall on one side. If you have several windows next to each other, a single width can also be used to hang between the windows without there being too much fabric. Double width Our other fixed width is double width and it is between 150-200cm wide when fully extended. When suspended, the Wave curtain is at least approximately 50 cm and at most 150 cm wide. The pleated curtain is at least approximately 75 cm and at most 200 cm wide. Double width is a good width for curtains when you want to cover a lot of surface, for example if you want to cover an entire wall up to where the window begins. Then you may need several curtains of double width that you hang next to each other. If you have large windows, it is especially important to choose wide curtains, otherwise the curtains can look too minimalistic in comparison.