Choose the right width

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.

Two curtain widths

At GARDINEX, you can order your curtains in the length you want.

When it comes to how wide curtains you should have, 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 - 150 cm

One of our curtain width is called single and the curtain is 150 cm wide, but when you hang the curtain on the rail it will extend and retract to:

WAVE CURTAIN
Extends to maximum 80cm and retracts to 20-30cm.

PLEAT CURTAIN
Extends to maximum 100cm and retracts to 30-40cm.

Single width is a good width of 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 - 300 cm

Our other curtain width is called double and the width of the curtain is 300 cm, but becomes approximately:

WAVE CURTAIN
Extends to maximum 160cm and retracts to 30-40cm.

PLEAT CURTAIN
Extends to maximum 200cm and retracts to 50-60cm.

Double witdh 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.

Do you need help?

At GARDINEX, we are happy to help you with advice on your new curtains. We offer free home visits to help you with made-to-measure curtains.

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