![]() (we are pretending the windows take up the whole space) I would use three panels, one on each side and one in the middle. To make that happen you would need to treat the entire space as a window. My approach would be to try and make it look like one large window with a curtain in between. It’s unusual to have 28 inches between windows. Two of these would also work, especially in an area like a dining room or kitchen. You will find sellers on Etsy that make a 75 inch width curtain. You can search for “extra wide curtains”. Two 50 inch panels would look a little bit skimpy because it’s less than 1.5 times the total width of the window. I would hang them above the window and outside the window frame to make the window look even bigger. I would get two 100 inch panels if it is a bedroom or living room. I’ve found that I like the look of a more full drape vs less full. If you have a 72 inch window, you would ideally want 108 to 144 inches of fabric. I received so many questions with individual size questions that I wanted to add the most frequent size as an example. How wide should curtains be for 72 inch window? If you liked this post you might be interested in this curtain size chart or how wide should my curtains be for a 36 inch window. I’ve definitely learned from my mistakes in this area. ![]() Take the time to be sure the curtains you buy will stand the test of time. You can get a 100 inch panel and 50 inch panel (in the example where I want 120 inches).īuying curtains is probably not something you are going to do every year. To get this, purchase multiple panels and hang them together. It’s better to have 3x the width of your window than 1.5x if you want a cozy, warm look. If it’s a dining room or a kitchen, just under 2x is OK. Is this a room where I want a cozy feeling? More fabric makes a room feel more cozy and comfortable.Ĭurtain width calculator: If it’s a bedroom, aim for at least 2x. If you need 120 inches of fabric, ask yourself this question. Wait! Curtains don’t come in 120 inch widths (or even 60 if you are using a panel on each side). You would ideally want 120 inches of drapery. For example, two 30 inch windows are 60 inches wide. If you have two windows together, simply add the widths before applying the 2x rule. What Size Curtains Do I Need For TWO Windows ? The curtain on the right is 2x as wide as the window. The windows is 30 inches and the curtain is 45 inches. The patterned curtain above is 1.5x the width of the window. It’s ALWAYS better to err on the side of too wide. Don’t skimp unless you don’t plan to use the curtains for very long. I regret skimping in my bedroom thinking that I could always get new curtains. But the extra fabric adds a real feeling of luxury. Curtains are expensive and a 50 inch panel is much cheaper than a 100 inch panel. It can be tempting to settle for 1.5 times as wide as the window. This measurement works for a single panel if you want curtains only on one side of your window, or divide it by two for curtains on both sides. If you never plan to close the drapes, some would say 1.5 times is wide enough. The rule of thumb is that your curtains should be 2 to 2.5 times as wide as your window. ![]() Add an extra 1-2 inches if you want the curtains to pool at the bottom. From there, adjust the curtain rod height to get to a length that IS available (you can see my favorite sources for drapes here). You will probably find this exact length is NOT a standard size. This is the ideal height for rod which gives you the length for a curtain. Measure 4-6 inches above the window frame to the floor. ![]() If your ceilings are 8 feet (96 inches), you will probably want to stick with 84 inch curtains. Nothing looks worse than curtains that are too short. Hanging your curtains HIGHER than you window sill makes you window look larger.
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