Floor Length Curtains On Short Windows

A romantic room deserves elegant extra long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor.

Floor length curtains on short windows.

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. The same goes for café curtains on a windowsill. Situating a rectangle either vertically or. From a purely practical standpoint however short curtains are sometimes the best option.

Shop short length curtain sizes including 36 long 45 long and 54 long. The primary reason why we recommend the floor length curtains is because it will give a visual effect that the windows are taller. As for the length of the curtain it should reach the floor or even longer such as the ones you see in the puddle style window treatment. Also it can cut the visual height of your room in half.

The result is a bit more of a dramatic look often used in formal spaces like dining rooms. 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. Keep in mind curtains that puddle are a bit more high maintenance since they ll collect dust and animal dander if you have fur babies. Then there s the other end of the curtain lengths spectrum.

Visually speaking high water style is not the most appealing way to hang curtains. A common mistake novice decorators make is purchasing store bought curtains without first measuring the height of the wall. Sometimes a radiator headboard window seat or counter affects how long your curtains can hang. Curtains that are too short make the room look short stubby and awkward.

For example if the width of the drapery is 5 feet a pleasing proportion for the length is either 3 feet for short drapes or 7 feet for long drapes. When hanging curtains it is important that the curtains are the right length. For a tailored look drapes should puddle slightly kiss the floor or hover one half inch above. The cut the length of the wall making both the window and the room look smaller.

Find short curtain panels in a variety of styles including room darkening thermal blackout semi sheer and grommet. Window treatments that puddle at the ground usually extend about 1 3 inches onto the floor. Short curtains bring color and polish to small and short windows. Curtains to the sill or to the bottom of the window trim called the apron look great and are practical in a kitchen.

The shorter length can appear dated.