Curtain Width Size Guide
Thin curtain rods tend to look cheap and can bow under the weight of your drapes if they are heavy.
Curtain width size guide. To work out which one you need measure the length of the rail or pole between the finials not the. Don t buy your curtains just so they re big enough to cover a window. Most ready made curtains come in these widths. Our curtains are 45 63 72 and 84 long plus 4 headings how to size your pole top curtains.
Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain. Curtain length is a matter of personal taste. Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width. The width of rod pocket curtains is stated as the flat out width.
Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches. All sizes are stated width left to right by length top to bottom curtain or valance sizes. Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window. All curtains are measured width x length.
70 x 72 inches. Tier curtains also referred to as café curtains or kitchen tiers come in 24 inch and 36 inch lengths. All of our ready made curtain sizes are labelled with width by drop sizing so the first number is always the measurement across and the second is always the measurement down. Here are the standard shower curtain sizes.
For the width of the bathtub any of these curtains will work just fine. 70 x 70 inches. Before you buy decide how you plan to hang your curtains. For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long.
Fuller curtains lend a richer feel to your windows while curtains with a shorter width create a more tailored look. If not sure of the width of your tub just measure the length of the curtain rod or wall to wall and add the 10 to 12 inches to the measurement. You would never use the curtain flat out so keep in mind that a 60 wide panel will not look good if you try to cover a 60 window with it. For example a pack of curtains labelled w 117cm x d 137cm will contain two.
72 x 72 inches. However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve. The size of your windows and look you wish to achieve will greatly influence panel width and length but a general rule of thumb is that your curtains should be at least 1 5 times the width of the window to ensure proper coverage. Choose a curtain rod with a diameter of at least 1 inch 2 5 cm.
117cm 46 168cm 66 or 228cm 90. The most popular length is 84.