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Windows come in so many sizes, why settle for curtains that don't fit properly?  We want you to be able to hang your drapery rod where ever you want so we offer our curtains in any length up to 116 inches.


   How to Measure
 
 
Measuring Curtains Using Rings

 

  

Our curtains utilize curtain rings for easy opening.  For floor length curtains, measure from the bottom of the ring to the floor.  If you want your curtains slightly off the floor, deduct 1 inch.  If you want your curtains to "break" on the floor (aka Trouser Length) add 2 inches and for a "puddle" add at least 5 inches to your length total.
 
 
 
       
  


 
            Hang Them High
 
 
If you do not have a rod in place already, remember the higher you mount your rod, the higher your window and ceilings will appear.  I prefer to mount drapery rods several inches above the window (you can see the difference in the diagram below).
              

Curtain length example

In most cases I will take the distance between my window frame and crown molding (or ceiling), divide it in half, and go a few inches above my half mark.  Of course, if you have extremely high ceilings, this rule changes.  Try taking a long piece of blue painter's tape and making a line above your window on your wall where you think you will hang your rod, how does it look?  Move it up a bit and take another look.