Curtains To The Window Sill

These curtains end right at the window sill.

Curtains to the window sill.

The curtain will hang 3 inches below the bottom of the window sill. Curtains that stop short of the floor ending at the top of floor moldings look awkward. They re great for when you need a bit of privacy like in this bathroom pictured above but don t necessarily want to block out all the natural light coming through the window. Café curtains are hung usually at the halfway point of a window or on the bottom pane of a two part window.

Ready made curtains by orla kiely floor length. While fashion once dictated a flood level bottom line for curtains one that hung just past the window sill short enough that it would not get wet in a flood today style calls for curtains to. This is appropriate in places like a kitchen where. For example we ll use 4 inches x 2 sides 8 inches.

Window sill curtains. A common mistake novice decorators make is purchasing store bought curtains without first measuring the height of the wall. The same goes for café curtains on a windowsill. This means how many ripples you want in the fabric.

Add 72 in window 8 in trim 12 in 6 extra inches on each side 92 inch curtain rods. First because the rod extends beyond the width of the window the curtains won t block any light when you choose to push them back. Curtains to the sill or to the bottom of the window trim called the apron look great and are practical in a kitchen. As a general rule you should aim to hang your curtain rods four to six inches above the window frame and have the curtain rod extend slightly beyond the frame to both the left and the right.

Sill length sheers give a neat yet casual look to your window especially when hung from inside the window frame on a tension rod with the bottom of the sheers ending just above the sill. Never hang curtains of any length near a stove. Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame. Apron curtains come down about 4 from the window sill.

This will ensure that the curtains completely cover the window and do not let light penetrate the curtains when they are drawn. Take the hem of the curtain to just above the radiator or up to about a maximum of 4 inches 10cms below the sill. For a tailored look drapes should puddle slightly kiss the floor or hover one half inch above. They re also best in casual places like a.

If curtains are hung too high simply lower them if possible to solve the problem. Dens or family rooms gain dignity from draw draperies or curtains that reach the floor. Stop at the windowsill.