Window Curtain Size Guide

On bedroom windows and living room windows you may want a layered look.

Window curtain size guide.

The most popular length is 84. The back curtain which is usually sheer will need more fullness than the second layer. Kitchen valances for example are particularly country in style while curtains that touch the floor are polished and formal. Styles range from charming to formal with length.

Tier kitchen curtains work best for kitchen windows. Always round up to the next full number. For fullness order curtain sizes 4 to 5 times the width of your window. For example order a 200 curtain for 30 to 50 window.

However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve. 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. In this case 2 panels will give about 100 to 120 of width which will look nice and full. These curtains usually cover the bottom half of the window and there is no need to have them extend beyond the window s width.

Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain. Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window. If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window. Dunelm s ready made curtain dimensions.

As for the curtain rod install it four to six inches above your window frame extending five to six extra inches on each side.