What sizes do tier curtains come in?

When measuring for curtains, keep in mind that curtains usually come in only a few different lengths: 63 inches, 84 inches, 95 inches, 108 inches, and 120 inches. Tier curtains, which are shorter and generally don’t cover an entire window, are usually either 24 inches or 36 inches long.

What is a tier for curtains?

Tiers are fabric panels that cover just the bottom half of the window, and are most often accompanied by a valance or swag at the top half of the window. Tiers give a room a casual, relaxed look.

What is the smallest size of curtains?

44″ x 54″
Our 44″ x 54″ curtains are the smallest in our ready made collection and are ideal for all small windows in your home, caravan or motor home.

What size curtains are best?

How Wide Should Curtains Be? To ensure that panels look ample and drapey when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2½ times the width of the window. Exceptions: If you’re hanging curtains just to frame a window and don’t intend to shut them, you can round down to 1½ times the width.

What size curtains do I need for a 36 inch window?

Example: 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. In this case 2 panels will give about 100″ to 120″ of width which will look nice and full. Always round up to the next full number.

Do curtains have to touch the floor?

Yes, curtains should be long enough to touch the floor. With a few exceptions, the longer the curtains are the more stylish and elegant it will look. This is why most standard ready-made curtains are lengthy. But the reality is that various decorating styles use different curtain lengths.

What are half curtains called?

The short, sheer curtains that cover only the bottom half of a window over a kitchen sink, frequently matched to a valance across the window’s top, are called café curtains.

Can you use a tier curtain as a valance?

Tier curtains are also known as café curtains or privacy tiers. They cover the lower half of a window to afford privacy and can be combined with a coordinating valance to complete the look.

What size curtains do I need for a 6ft window?

A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window (if not more – sheers can be 3 times the window width) to achieve a look of proper fullness.

Should curtains be longer than window?

Floor-length curtains will elongate your window and make your room feel taller. The two are related; generally, longer curtains require more fullness to look balanced. For floor curtain lengths, a good rule of thumb is to take the width of your window and double it, or multiply for 1.5 for a more tailored look.

Should curtains touch the floor or window sill?

In formal or dressy rooms, curtains should just touch the floor. A romantic room deserves elegant, extra-long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor. Curtains to the sill, or to the bottom of the window trim (called the apron), look great and are practical in a kitchen.

How wide should curtains be for 60 window?

For example, for a 60-inch window with two curtain panels, add 24 inches to 60 inches (window width) and divide by 2 (number of panels) to get 42 inches. The two panels ordered each need to be at least 42 inches wide.