How should the curtains hang?

Hang curtains high! Feel free to let the curtains hang as close to the ceiling as possible and then fall all the way down to the floor. Always try to mount the curtain rail on the ceiling.If this is not possible, you can mount it on the wall, but exactly at ceiling height. If you have stucco, mount a wall-hung rail just below the stucco/moulding.A good rule of thumb is that the curtain rail should sit at least 20 cm above the top window molding, but the higher the better better as this enlarges the window.

I have a slanted walls. How should I hang the curtains?

One of the most classic tips when it comes to how curtains should hang is that they should hang high. By this we mean that the curtains should preferably hang as close to the ceiling as possible and then fall all the way down to the floor.If you do not have the opportunity to mount curtain rails directly on the ceiling, you can mount them on the wall but exactly at ceiling height.A good rule of thumb is that the curtain rail should sit at least 20 cm above the top window molding but the higher the better as this enlarges the window.

How long should the curtains be?

You can either let the curtains hang so that they float just above the floor. Or you can let them drag on the floor by a centimeter. For a more modern and minimalist style, choose curtains that float just above the floor.For a more romantic and french style, choose curtains that drag on the floor. With us, you can buy made-to-measure curtains to get the exact length you want.

If I have uneven walls. How many curtains should you have?

If you have a different amount of wall on each side of the window, a tip is to hang a narrower curtain on the smaller side and a wider curtain on the side where you have a lot of wall.If the room is small and narrow where there is not much wall, it may be enough to hang a narrow, thin curtain on one side of the window to cover as little of the window as possible. However, keep in mind that the curtain should be as wide as the window so that you can pull it if necessary.If you have several windows in a row, it can be a bit tricky to know how the curtains should hang. If there is a wall between the windows, it is nice to also hang curtains there.

Should I have more or less fabric?

More fabric is preferable when it comes to curtains. If you have a narrow curtain next to a large window, it will look out of place.A rule to follow here is to have at least twice as much fabric as the window is wide, but you are welcome to have more.More fabric creates a warm and cozy feeling reminiscent of a luxurious hotel room.If you have a wider wall, you can of course hang several curtains next to each other to bring up more fabric.

How to frame the room with curtains?

The idea of curtains is not to cover and minimize your windows.To frame the room beautifully with curtains, cover the walls generously with fabric so that your windows get a frame. This creates both a luxurious and cozy feeling in the home.

How to measure your curtains correctly

Measure your curtains correctly

It's not as simple as you think to order made-to-measure-curtains. There are many things to think about.

Thats why we have produced a complete curtain guide that describes, among other things, how to measure the correct length of curtains.

We've made it easy for you to order made-to-measure-curtains from us.

How to measure curtains in wave

Trailing curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails: Measure from ceiling to floor - 1 cm = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from ceiling to floor - the width of the curtain rail + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails: Measure from ceiling to floor - 4cm (this subtraction accounts for 2.5cm needed for the depth of the curtain rail and an additional 1.5cm to ensure the curtain hovers just above the floor) = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from ceiling to floor - the width of the curtain rail – 1,5cm (this subtraction accounts the depth of the curtain rail and an additional 1,5cm to ensure the curtain hovers just above the floor) = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will hover 1,5cm above the floor.

Trailing curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails: Measure from the lower edge of the curtain rail to floor + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from the lower edge of the curtain rail + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

How to measure curtains in pleat

Trailing curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

Measure from ceiling to floor + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from ceiling to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

Trailing curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

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At GARDINEX - we are happy to help you with advice on your new curtains.

We offer free design meetings to help you with your custom-made curtains.

Book a design meeting today - available worldwide.

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