Curtains
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Curtain Size Calculator: Rod Length, Panels and the Length to Buy
Free curtain size calculator: rod length, how many panels, and which standard length to buy, adjusted for grommets, clip rings and linen shrinkage.
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Curtains for Small Windows: What’s Below the Window Decides the Length
Curtains for small windows: when floor length works, when sill, apron or café curtains are smarter, how wide to hang the rod, and what…
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Boho Curtains: Choose Pattern, Texture or Trim, Not All Three
Boho curtains come in four kinds: pattern, texture, trim and macramé. How to pick the one your room needs, hang it so it looks…
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How to Layer Sheer and Blackout Curtains: Which Goes in Front Depends on the Room
How to layer sheer and blackout curtains: which layer goes on the back rod, how wide each one should be, and how to stop…
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Linen Curtains: Real, Blend or Faux? Match Them to the Window, Not the Photo
Real or faux linen curtains? How sun, night privacy and washing decide it, when to line them, and the linen curtains I’d buy for…
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How Long Should Curtains Be? The Number on the Package Isn’t Where the Hem Lands
How long should curtains be? Pick the look, then adjust the standard curtain length for grommets, clip rings and shrinkage. Free calculator inside.
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No Drill Curtain Rods: Pick the One That Fits What’s Around Your Window
Which no drill curtain rod fits your window? Tap-in brackets, tension rods, adhesive hooks or magnetic rods, matched to your trim, recess or wall.
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Free Curtain Measuring Cheat Sheet: A Printable Curtain Size Guide
Free printable curtain measuring cheat sheet: rod height, rod length, panel width and panel length in the right order, with blanks for three windows.…
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How to Hang Curtains: Measure the Height First, Then Buy the Length
How to hang curtains the right way: set the rod height first, then width and length. With a curtain size calculator and a free…