How long should curtains be?

When it comes to curtains, there is actually a lot to think about in order to get it right
feeling in your home.

For example, you need to think about how long your curtains should be.

The answer to this question depends on what style you are after.

Here we go through how you should think when choosing the length of your curtains and give some other useful tips for curtains that will impress!

Curtains that are allowed to hang all the way from ceiling to floor give a luxurious hotel feeling and a warmth that spreads in the room.

In addition, it will feel like the ceiling height is higher.

Feel free to choose wider curtains that can hang along the entire wall for a more cozy feeling.

How long curtains should be when they are to hang from ceiling to floor depends on the ceiling height of the room and whether you have the opportunity to mount the curtain rail directly on the ceiling.

Measure the ceiling height in several places in the room as this can differ. Choose the shortest measurement and go by this when deciding the length of your curtains.

For a Wave curtain, this is the measurement you must enter in your order here at Gardinex.

If it is a pleated curtain, add 2 extra cm. Then
the curtains will just drag on the floor and a few centimeters will rest on the floor surface.

If you instead want your curtains to have a more floating feel and end just above the floor, you should deduct 4 cm from the measurement of our Wave curtain and 2 cm from our pleated curtain.

The advantage of curtains that float a little above the floor is that the curtains stay clean and fresh longer as they do not come into contact with dust and dirt on the floor. It will also give the room a slightly airier feeling.

Many people prefer long curtains that hang all the way from the ceiling to the floor because this gives a luxurious hotel feeling.

Sometimes, however, it is not possible to attach a curtain rail to the ceiling.

Our best tip is then to find a natural line as high up on the wall as possible, such as a molding or stucco, and mount the curtain rail there.

If you put the curtains for when the window, there is a risk that the window looks smaller than it actually is.

How long should the curtains be when they hang on the wall?

To find this out, measure the height from the top of the curtain rail to the floor.

If you want the curtain to drag on the floor, enter this measurement in your order for Wave curtain.

For pleated curtains, add another 2 cm.

If you instead want curtains that float above the floor, deduct 4 cm from this measurement for the wave curtain and 2 cm for the pleated curtain.

Regardless of the length of your curtains, you need to install curtain rails to be able to hang your curtains.

At Gardinex, we have curtain rails that can be attached to the ceiling as well as the wall.

If you want curtains along a longer wall section, you simply join the curtain rails together with the help of joint parts.

We can also cut curtain rails for you so that you get the perfect length for your room.