Floor to ceiling curtains can also help to divide space whether you re tucking away a window seat like the floor to ceiling curtains via lonny or cutting a whole room in half.
Curtains to window sill or floor.
Ready made curtains come in lengths from 48 to 108 inches.
Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame.
This look offers a few advantages.
I ve had floor length dark ones for 5 years now and am currently changing to natural linen ones and am thinking of sill length for the 52 wide window floor lengh for the two 110 ones and just a voile.
First because the rod extends beyond the width of the window the curtains won t block any light when you choose to push them back.
For a tailored look drapes should puddle slightly kiss the floor or hover one half inch above.
Apron curtains come down about 4 from the window sill.
Curtains that stop short of the floor ending at the top of floor moldings look awkward.
Window sill curtains.
There are two looks which are currently popular.
Stop at the windowsill.
Floor length curtains are a safe choice for any room.
Take the hem of the curtain to just above the radiator or up to about a maximum of 4 inches 10cms below the sill.
A common mistake novice decorators make is purchasing store bought curtains without first measuring the height of the wall.
Ready made curtains by orla kiely floor length.
The curtain will hang 3 inches below the bottom of the window sill.
Floor length curtains look good in most rooms they are eye catching and allow the fabric you ve chosen to create the biggest impact.
My lounge has 4 windows one 52 wide one 30 wide and two 110 wide which gives me lots of light but a headache when it comes to curtains.
If curtains are hung too high simply lower them if possible to solve the problem.
This is appropriate in places like a kitchen where.
The same goes for café curtains on a windowsill.
Dens or family rooms gain dignity from draw draperies or curtains that reach the floor.
When you re picking out the right length of curtains you should measure from the floor to the point where you plan to hang the curtain rod and then round up to the nearest inch.
The worst thing you can do when hanging curtains from the ceiling is to hang them too short.
Curtains to the sill or to the bottom of the window trim called the apron look great and are practical in a kitchen.
Never hang curtains of any length near a stove.
These curtains end right at the window sill.