How long should my curtains be for 9-foot ceilings?

In Closing. For a 9-foot ceiling, 96-inch curtain panels are typically a good fit. This allows you to hang curtains that reach the floor, with the rod placed one foot from the ceiling. If you prefer curtains that pool on the floor or curtains that hang higher, just pick the next size up.

Should curtains go from ceiling to floor?

Do not allow your drapes to hang above the floor. When they stop a couple of inches above the floor, it can make the ceilings look lower. For drapes to look full, the panels should have a combined width of at least double the width of the window.

How do you hang curtains on a high ceiling?

For high ceilings, keep curtains within 8 inches from the tops of windows. Rooms with high ceilings (10 or more feet high) often have more than a foot between the window and the ceiling line or no space at all.

Should curtains go to the ceiling?

The higher the curtain rod, the taller the window will appear, so fix your curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the top of your window, if you can. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4-6 inches above the window frame.

Are 84 inch curtains long enough?

Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches. “Generally, you want to stay away from the 84 inch standard curtains unless you have very low ceilings. They don’t look right in most scenarios and end up being an awkward length,” says Curtis.

Do floor to ceiling curtains make a room look bigger?

“Extending your draperies from floor to ceiling and from wall to wall surrounding your window makes them appear bigger,” explains Francesco Bilotto.

How many inches from the ceiling should you hang curtains?

How High to Hang Curtains 8 Foot Ceiling. An 8 foot ceiling is pretty standard for a residential home. With this standard height will be safe to put the rod about 6 inches above the top of the framing of the window. This avoids any extra framing and gives space between the frame and the rod.

How high is too high for curtains?

A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.

How long should curtains be floor to ceiling?

Do use curtains that reach the floor. Your curtains should either be 1/2” above the floor, kiss the floor, or puddle on the floor. For 8′ ceilings, I recommend standard 96” curtains which you can then adjust up and down or hem up the bottom if needed.

Do curtains make a room look bigger or smaller?

Making Your Room Look Larger or Smaller with Curtains High-hanging curtains with long vertical stripes create the illusion of height, which is excellent for low ceilings. However, short curtains and horizontal stripes shorten your wall height and make the room appear smaller.

How can I make my curtains look expensive?

How to Make Your Curtains Look More Expensive

  1. Hang them high—and wide. Mount your curtain hardware as close to the ceiling as possible for a high-end look.
  2. Use statement hardware. Upgrade basic panels by adding thicker, more substantial hardware to your window treatments.
  3. Weigh them down.
  4. Train them.