Hi all, a lot of people are asking where to get readymade long curtains. Here are a few affiliate links that hopefully will help you - all the links point to readymade curtains longer than 96": Amazon: amzn.to/3drUGzA Wayfair: shopstyle.it/l/bfW5b Target: shopstyle.it/l/bg83x Walmart: shopstyle.it/l/bg83z Pottery Barn: shopstyle.it/l/bg83L Urban Outfitters: shopstyle.it/l/bg83A
Good video but not everybody buys pre-made curtains, drapes or panels. I make mine from scratch to save money and cleaning costs because the cleaning costs over 10 years can be a killer! I look for fabric that can be washed and dried in a laundry dryer and deliberately preshrink it. Buy 1/4 yard first and test it out to see if this will work and to be able to accurately buy enough fabric. Use your coupons when buying fabric like this! You can save 40% - 50% per cut of fabric this way. If you are ambitious and get a patterned fabric don't forget about taking into account the repeats which means you'll need more fabric. There is a lot more measuring when you go for a patterned fabric versus a plain one. I iron the preshrunk fabric, fold it lengthwise and HANG it on a very sturdy hanger for DAYS. This allows the fabric to stretch because this is what it will do anyway hanging in the window. So you are pre-washing, drying, ironing and hang stretching the fabric prior to sewing it. I have used XL cotton/polyester sheets as drapery liners to protect the drapes/curtains from sun fading for natural fabrics. I preshrink the XL sheets but no ironing or hanging is necessary for them. Unless you need complete darkness this works out well but adds considerable weight. Factor that in because the curtain rod is going to have to take that weight and you don't want it ripping out of the wall! Once the header is completed hang the curtains and measure to see where the hem goes and pin at the corners. Take it down and put in your hem. Measure, measure, measure and don't put in a skimpy hem as the hem helps the curtain/drape hang properly. There is a way to machine hem. I happen to be old school and hem by hand which I think looks better. I also use the best thread I can find which is Gutermann polyester coated thread. It has never let me down. As a general run of thumb, line organic fabrics (cotton, linen, rayon, silk) from sun because they can fade badly over time, organic fabrics go in the kitchen because oil sticks to synthetics and can't be removed by regular washing and organic/synthetic fabrics can go on the windows in the rest of the house except the bathroom where an organic fabric can rot if the humidity is too high. And never, ever use acetate fabric as it is difficult to sew (slippery) and cannot be machine washed. It's a nightmare! My curtains are made to float above the floor. All of this sounds harder than it is. Start simply making a curtain with non-patterned fabric on a smaller window and see how it goes!
When I was looking to find anything useful with curtains, I found your videos and you did not bullshit a single thing. Thank you for not wasting our time and being great unlike other UA-camrs that spend 20 minutes talking about nothing to get there ads in.
I currently have "curtain paralysis"... can't find curtains long enough, can't find a rod long enough, husband and I can't agree on color or pattern... but this video was super helpful and now I am feeling like I at least know what NOT to do once I find curtains! Loved your video girl!
I moved my curtains up in my livingroom about 2.5" down from the ceiling and it looks amazing. It definitely makes my ceilings look taller and I find the break puddle i have now, instead of the major puddle I had before, looks relaxed, cozy and elegant. Changing the placement of the rod made a huge difference to the room.
Almost daily I fit curtains, railing, and rods. I can add this to the advice given. If you tend to open and close the curtains daily; Do float. If your curtains are not a very dark color; Do float. If you have children running about; do float. If you have pets in your house; do float. If you really want to wipe the floor with your curtain; Do puddle.
Sooo, I had already purchased some curtains that was not wide enough for my windows...thanks to you, I came up with the idea of buying the same panel and doubling up on each side. As a result , this gave a more elegant look. 👌
After watching this video I went out and bought all 96 inch drapes. The ones I was using was only 63! Way too short. Thanks for the information and you’re right it does make my windows look bigger and it looks much better
This was the best, fully explained video. I loved it. I've been sewing my curtains for years but didn't know these styles had names. Unknowingly I tried them all. THANK YOU!
I've been living in this new home for a year now. I haven't yet bought the most important curtains bc I still had no idea what I wanted and how I would like to hang them. I didn't realise how much information I needed to know! You actually eliminated a lot of my doubts and made me understand finally what was that was troubling me. I had unanswered questions that were finally answered. Thank you. Now I can concentrate on finding the right colour and style
I have a 120-year-old house with 42 windows that were installed at varying lengths above the floor. It's nearly impossible to achieve any of those close-to-the-floor lengths you describe without eventually hemming the curtains myself--too much work.. I also have cats who shed and their fur would be on those curtains in a heartbeat. And last, previous owners installed baseboard water heat along the floor below every window, so floor-length curtains would cover the baseboards and heat the cold window instead of the room. So I've had to get used to the shorter length curtains. I like them, actually. I live here. I'm not trying to impress anyone. Good luck, though, to everyone else! 🙂
I *personally* HAAAAATE the puddled look. I think Kiss and Float look so so much better. I know they aren't considered as classy or trendy, but I think they look more elegant.
I agree. They look sloppy and father loads of dust & let hair.Personally, before I knew it was a trend, I took it as a sign of laziness ! It doesn't take much time to them them or to have it done by a tailor.
I agree. There’s nothing elegant about curtains dragging on the floor ruining the neat appearance of the pleats. Unless maybe you have a formal room with velvet drapery that you don’t actually ever touch covering a window you never use.
Excellent tips. Most people don't know how to hang curtains. You gave me the go-ahead to hem my too short to be puddled but too long to be a kiss length curtains as they hang on the rod. I want them to barely kiss the floor (too many dust bunnies getting caught in them). Guess I'll bring the ironing board downstairs this weekend and get busy. Thanks for sharing.
very informative for me as a bachelor who lost his decorator wife 10 years ago. she decided all this; I just followed her directions. now I have to make the decisions going into a new house and I don't especially like doing this
Thank you. I'm slowly working it out. Our daughter is a big help and so is a daughter-in-law but it does take a bit longer as neither lives with me.@ImNotMad ButUR
I knew before and have experienced it time and again, its smart to get the opinions of others as the way they see things is often better than the way I see it.
Radiators, hotwater baseboard, etc. are often placed below windows as that aids in spreading heat. Cooler air is drawn from the floor over the heating unit and then rises toward the ceiling and outwards away from windows. Curtains and drapes can interfere with efficient heating as when closed they block the flow and spread of heated air. Covering hot water baseboard units with drapes is inefficient and if baseboard units are electric it can be a fire hazard. So we have a push pull between great design, efficient use of heating dollars and what is good for the environment, and safety. Shutters or blinds may be a better choice for some rooms. Also consider adding a heat pump to a room and not using the baseboard or radiators at all.
So glad I found your channel. Really useful information. I find often the Windows are neglected and the complete a living space so much a lovely expression of our own styles. I find it difficult though sometimes. I find it looks awesome from the inside and the outside view does not reflect the same and all rooms have different styles and colors. We own a ranch home and I have planters on the outside of the upper Windows to somewhat bring some cohesiveness to the over all look and front entrance panels too give me heartburn...lol it seems some days as if I let my husband dress the Windows ..lol Thank you for sharing and if you have any wisdom for my dilemma I would love to read about it...and I love your little assistant. Have a lovely weekend. Diane and family.
Hi Diane, thanks for your comment! Cohesion is definitely important in home decor and it's especially tough when you have to consider inside AND outside! Your dilemma is a common problem and a lot of building bylaws actually "enforce" the occupants to have window treatments that are all solid white/off-white so that everything looks uniform from the outside. Instead of needing to swap out all your curtains to be white, the alternative is to line just the outer part of your drapes (the part facing the street) in white/off white. That way the parts facing the outdoors will all look the same but your interiors will still have the colored drapes. I would also recommend trying to stick with just one or two curtain styles if you can. I think adding the planters is a great idea too, make sure they are all matching and ideally with matching plants in them, too (again - helps with cohesion!). Hope this helps, take care!
Puddling never seemed like a good idea to me. It looks like you bought curtains off the shelf and never bothered to hem them...like wearing pants that drag on the ground in back and bunch up on the top of your shoe in the front. Just my opinion.
@@Verminator151029 I mean... you’re still racist though. this is a video about curtains, which should have absolutely nothing to do with race. however, a true racist knows how to make any subject about race.
I buy flat sheets that match my decor and sew them to run the rod through where I've sewn. I live on a budget and have a 3 year old and live in a run down apartment building I'm not buying nice curtains just yet. Edit: I've also bought patterned fabric to make custom curtains for my son's bedroom
Hi Vivian! Thank you for your tips, especially the ones near the end! Your suggestion about 3M Hooks is ingenious, as that was the perfect solution for me to test out my curtains before fully committing to drilling hardware into my wall!
Recently redecorated my bedroom, bought new voiles (bit too much puddling) and used existing curtains (nice puddling) that fit the new gold theme perfectly. To hang the voiles, I used a bamboo rod and on the brackets for the main pole I used one screw and one screw-in hook to mount the brackets and sit the bamboo rod in the hooks. It's quite a neat look.
Thanks for your assistance, but I'm left with a question. Furniture! How should curtains change around furniture...especially in tight spaces? Primarily, the bedroom. The bedroom window arrangements place the night stands under the windows (around both sides of the bed). Should the curtains be short in this instance or would you suggest keeping them long like you said in the video?
Just getting ready to hang drapes in my bedroom. Your info to hang the rod 1/2 to 3/4 between the top of window and the ceiling made my day because that was my biggest question. Many thanks. Blessings and shalom to you!
Great, I just found out that all my curtains are hung wrong. I have to re-do all of them; but, at least I can look forward to my home looking a lot better for following all you tips. Thanks for the advice!
Wonderfully, explained and awesome information I didn't have a clue about. Just moving into my new place and I didn't want it to look like I've done it again. This time I'm going for wow! Thanks
This video is a life saver for me I have a new build flat & been through so many different curtain rail for them to keep falling down or braking and just by you mentioning a tension rod has changed that I can now have a pole put up in my bedroom which will probably stay put now. i didn't know they did them for curtains too but knew about the shower version my window is 315cm wide so I'm going to browse on amazon to see what I find. Massive Thanks👍🏿💯
Seriously just binged all your videos. So informative! I watch homes makeovers ask the time but could never figure out how to incorporate it into my home. But you're videos are so technical and informative that I finally feel like I'm beginning to grasp what I can do to achieve the look and feel I want.
Awesome video. Thank you! I just purchased new drapes for my entire home and your video was instrumental in my decision making. Raising the curtain rods made such an astonishing difference. Thanks again for the fantastic video.
Electric baseboard heaters can be overcome a few different ways. If the heater is centered between the window you can get some elegant holdbacks and tie your windows up when you need to turn the heater on. When doing this the curtains remain to each side of the heater and out of the way while still going to the floor. You can make an elegant sign using any number of DIY methods, even frame it like a small picture above the thermostat asking everyone to tie the curtains back before turning on the heater. Another option is to get brackets that hold the rod a few inches in front of the heater or a double rod. Finally, a couple Canadian companies sell a baseboard heater curtain shield that is 24" wide but creative types can create a duplicate shield all kinds of different ways using flexible coated wire.
I hang curtains often in my work. One thing I would add to how you said the rod should be 4-6” wider than the window frame is that it depends upon the size of the window. If you have a wide window but only go out 6” then much of the stacked panel will still cover the glass. You want your stack to be near the edge of the glass with a slight overlap. Rule of thumb is the stack back is 1/4-1/3 window width. So a 100” window could have 25-33 stack, split with over 12 on each side (for a working panel).
Great point! But I'm confused as to where you should place the curtain bracket for a wide window. Other sites also say you should place the bracket about 6" from the outside edge of the window frame to allow plenty of natural sunlight. But to your point, the large stack would cover more of the glass. My window is 88" wide. Can you help me? Thanks!
So helpful!! I'm so grateful I found your videos. I just purchased my first home and am so excited to be able to fully customize my space for the first time. It's an exciting challenge that I'm much more prepared for thanks to your help!
Other you tubers, such as Robeson design, echo your thoughts. She mostly styles curtains closer to the ceiling, it looks good. I like the floating look, having pets it helps with the cleaning. I have shortened curtains a lot of times and found if the heading is pencil pleat , not rings, then it’s simpler to rip the heading tape off the top and shorten from the top. You maintain the proffessional finish at the hem , mitred corners can be difficult to do.
Thanks for the insight pertaining to fit and finish. Fortunately, my wife and I are on the same page when it comes down to hanging drapes. My take is that if your hanging drapes that puddle on the floor, you just can't get the measurements right to just clear the floor by about 1 inch. This permits air circulation and helps prevent windows from steaming up during the winter. Another important note is to be sure Pinch Pleat drapes are Fan-Folded prior to hanging. A little steam and looking good after they're hung and it looks like you know what you're doing. Great for points!
Thanks for your helpful videos!! They really helped me problem-solver my unusual window situation more and learn how to handle a variety of other window situations. My little Silky Terrior dog passed away this year (comfortably at least!!) so I smiled seeing your little dog and earlier today some neighborhood small dogs!!
Thank you for this. I'm finally stepping up and taking back my space to make it my own, to my fullest ability. I don't have a lot of space to myself in my current living situation, so I think making it right is of critical importance to my mental health. Hoping you'll make a video that includes how to enhance smaller spaces, such as wall paint color 😊
Hello Vivian, I am an enthusiastic fan of your handy tip about hemming while on the rod. I favor the kiss look for hardwood floors and the float for carpet. In cold climates, drapes cannot cover water boiler radiators or pipes as well as electric units. During cold months, a drape will prevent the radiant heat from circulating. There is also a potential hazard that the trapped cold air from the window can cause damage to the heating system. Thank you for the great information.
Can you suggest ideas for.window treatment in an attic bedroom, our west facing window sits between the slanted ceiling. Thank you for the informative videos.
First time watching and I'll definitely be back. You're explanations are thorough, yet succinct. I like that you also explain why a method isn't a good idea. I wish you could have given another zoomed in image of the pic's as well, i.e. the length of the curtain rods around the window frames, but that's a small issue. I appreciate your video. I will be sharing it. Much success Vivien!
I've got insanely high vaulted ceilings with tall windows, two of which have a half-round window on top of them. This video had some decent info for people with a normal or low ceiling but had nothing for vaulted ceiling and oddly-shaped window mistakes. I'd really like to see a video about tips for vaulted ceilings, angled roofs, huge windows and round, arched or oddly shaped/sized windows. Unique architecture can be a wonderful thing in a home...but it's a LOT easier to make decorating "mistakes" when your house isn't a standard shape or size. Please consider making a video about how to deal with weird windows, weird ceilings and weird architecture. This video was great, it just didn't have any info to fix my weird/huge/tall window issues...But thumbs up anyway!
you should visit google images ... and type in what you are looking for ....hours of information and images of do's and horrible don'ts .... me 37 yrs in the trade
@@ivanolsen7966 Gee....thanks...Why didn't I think of that? 🙄😂 I already tried a few things I found online and it didn't work out. (Faceplam) 37 years in the biz and you didn't consider that? If Google just magically fixed everything, nobody would hire a designer or need a UA-cam video. I am looking for a video of HOW to do it and what options, not 1000's pictures of cheapo fan shades. Please don't comment if you're just telling people to Google it. People aren't idiots. If we are on UA-cam, we own a computer!
What you say is true! I feel your pain and I will see if I can put together something that addresses these questions. In the meantime I am happy to take a look at your situation if you want to send me a picture through IG :)
This is the most comprehensive guide to hanging curtains that I've found online. Lovely to have all the info in one place. About to watch your more recent, more detailed version. Thank you! And, cute pup!!!
My house was built in 1961 with a huge picture window in living room and on wall directly below window is a forced air vent. I have curtains there for now and I use clothes pins to keep curtain from blocking vent so that heat and AC air is not being blocked. Someone wasn't thinking when they put vent in that location.
This video really helped me from making all of the mistakes you mentioned. I haven't put up my rods and panels yet but this video put the whole look that I'm going for in perspective. Thank You So Much for your ideas.
Now I have to rehang my curtains, that was good advice about having the curtain rods to extend past the windows so the open curtains don’t block the windows. Seems like an obvious thing to do.
Great video and thank you for the links to buy readymade long curtains. I took copious notes and can't wait to see what the final product will look like!
Excellent explanations! I want to hang my new curtains almost to the ceiling and have them kiss the floor but, I also want to add sheers. Do I hang the sheers at the same height or, would I, for example, use 84 inch sheers and 96 inch curtains ?
I have seen this done two ways. One is to have a double rod and put the sheers behind the drapes at the same length. When open the sheers will show, when the drapes are closed they cover the sheers. Both the same length. The other way to to have full length drapes and again on the double rod the sheers behind but the sheers hang only to the sill.
@@sharonkeller8367 Thank you so much! I think that I will go with the drapes and sheers of the same length. Now, drapery hooks or rings?! Pattern or solid?! What colors?! What fabric?! Redecorating is so stressfull! : )
Thankyou kindly for your channel feeds. I'm from Australia and am finding your tips so informative. I'm getting ready to sell up my home and this information is fantastic. Many thanks Susan Mayne 🌷🌷🌷🌷🙏
Not sure if you are into or know about the Bullet Journal Method but your video inspired me to make an entire “CURTAINS 101” spread to have for now and future reference! I am in my 20s and completely behind when it comes to home ec lol thank the lord for creative, informative, awesome teachers that want to help others learn like you!!! 💖💖💖💖
I can't even remember the last time I hung curtains. I was over at another house, and there were many decisions that needed to be made. I thought I'd come home and check the Web first, and I'm glad I did. Thank you for your presentation. I learned a lot.
Soo glad I caught this video. I just measured my glass door area for drapes and now I know I measured incorrectly and would have bought the wrong size. I'll hang my rods higher than planned and will go for the "kiss" length.
Thanks! Great tips, I have made many of these mistakes and I could tell things didnt look right but I didnt know how to fix it....now to work on the curtains. Living room the rod is hung too low and too narrow, the bedroom the rod is too low and curtains too long--excessive puddling.
Argghhh, you're just great! It's nearly half 1 in the morning and I'm rearranging my bookshelves and checking my curtains 😂 gotta go to sleep and will watch more of your videos tomorrow I'm sure ❤️
OMG.... this helped so much!!! I was at a conundrum with my windows. I have the windows that are circular half moon shape on the top and was scratching my head with this. Now I know the height. Still.... I am soooooo unsure the type of curtains to hang that will look right. I’d like to keep 2 rooms formal, and 1 room a more modern relaxed look..... don’t know which curtains or drapes will look right with the type of half moon circular windows we have. Ugh, so frustrating.
Thanks for this. I've never had a clue about curtains... at all. But I move in to a small apartment next week, so trying to work out so many ideas before I move as possible. The kiss will work best for the living room I'll have. Also, I really like the idea of hanging from the ceiling. I like industrial design, and thinking of using old pipe bends to do so. All the best, Lee 🇬🇧
Hang your curtains any way that feels right to you....I hang mine a little short so that when I clean the floor under them they do not get dirty from the dust mop/vacuum....
I dislike overly long curtains. They get in the way, are a trip hazard and collect dirt, so they'll always look grubby at the bottom. I agree with the comment above, hang your curtain how you want & what suits your situation, but I'd certainly not have yards of fabric on the floor for the above reasons.
@@mypointofview6118 OMG.. my pets pee on ANYTHING.. they will be going to obedience training.. and/or looking for a new home! I have spent too many thousands of dollars to be putting up with any mis-behaving pets.
@@mypointofview6118 You need to work with them on that, my mother has a male dog that sometimes pees on stuff, she is nose blind to it, we all smell pee. She cleans after him, but the sometimes she doesn't catch him. NO WAY, NO HOW is an animal going to keep peeing in my home. He will have the training and if that don't work.. a pee friendly new home.
Fab video thank you So are you saying no matter what the size of the window, always use long curtains? What about in a kids bedroom for example.. ? Only long looks ideal? I like the FLOAT look the best overall
Yes with the exception of in kitchens and bathrooms, where generally i'd use roman shades instead. Definitely you can go long even in kids rooms - unless they're very young and there's danger of them playing on them etc, in that case I'd skip the curtains until they're older and use roman shades there too!
Same question. I bought 63 long for a kids room: our windows are wider than long, and there will be a bed or furniture under the window. Practical beats trendy style here.
Could you give some advice on valences and fabrics? I just ordered new blinds to replace a broken Roman shade. I'm considering adding a valence. Long curtains won't work.
Hi Lisa, there are many different types of valances, first pick the style that you like best, then decide on a fabric and color that you feel coordinates with your room's color scheme. Here is a good guide that describes all the different types of valances and shows photos of what they look like: www.touchofclass.com/types-of-valances/a/131/tid=bttn134/
I’ve been watching a lot of videos about curtains, and this was the most helpful! I especially appreciated the section about the four curtain links. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge.
I'm so glad I found your video. I've just moved into a rental and in my bedroom that have something like curtains, they're help up there with safety pins and the panel (only one), is too small for the window, so people walking in the street can see inside my room.
Great video. How high should. Hang verticals? I have wide sliding doors and transom window that starts about11” above the top of the sliders. I need verticals to block out afternoon sun and cold air during the winter. 🧐
Hi Karen, if you're referring to vertical blinds, either hang them directly in front of the sliding doors, and leave the transom window uncovered, or bring the blinds all the way up to the top of the transom window. no need to go higher as the principles discussed in the video apply to curtains only
There will always be "general rules" but the fact is, every window and homeowner are different....yes, you need to purchase your curtain the appropriate size. Where the rod is hung is determined by the window itself, and you need to do what "feels right" to you. You're the one that has to live with it.
Hi all, a lot of people are asking where to get readymade long curtains. Here are a few affiliate links that hopefully will help you - all the links point to readymade curtains longer than 96":
Amazon: amzn.to/3drUGzA
Wayfair: shopstyle.it/l/bfW5b
Target: shopstyle.it/l/bg83x
Walmart: shopstyle.it/l/bg83z
Pottery Barn: shopstyle.it/l/bg83L
Urban Outfitters: shopstyle.it/l/bg83A
Good video but not everybody buys pre-made curtains, drapes or panels. I make mine from scratch to save money and cleaning costs because the cleaning costs over 10 years can be a killer! I look for fabric that can be washed and dried in a laundry dryer and deliberately preshrink it. Buy 1/4 yard first and test it out to see if this will work and to be able to accurately buy enough fabric. Use your coupons when buying fabric like this! You can save 40% - 50% per cut of fabric this way. If you are ambitious and get a patterned fabric don't forget about taking into account the repeats which means you'll need more fabric. There is a lot more measuring when you go for a patterned fabric versus a plain one. I iron the preshrunk fabric, fold it lengthwise and HANG it on a very sturdy hanger for DAYS. This allows the fabric to stretch because this is what it will do anyway hanging in the window. So you are pre-washing, drying, ironing and hang stretching the fabric prior to sewing it. I have used XL cotton/polyester sheets as drapery liners to protect the drapes/curtains from sun fading for natural fabrics. I preshrink the XL sheets but no ironing or hanging is necessary for them. Unless you need complete darkness this works out well but adds considerable weight. Factor that in because the curtain rod is going to have to take that weight and you don't want it ripping out of the wall! Once the header is completed hang the curtains and measure to see where the hem goes and pin at the corners. Take it down and put in your hem. Measure, measure, measure and don't put in a skimpy hem as the hem helps the curtain/drape hang properly. There is a way to machine hem. I happen to be old school and hem by hand which I think looks better. I also use the best thread I can find which is Gutermann polyester coated thread. It has never let me down. As a general run of thumb, line organic fabrics (cotton, linen, rayon, silk) from sun because they can fade badly over time, organic fabrics go in the kitchen because oil sticks to synthetics and can't be removed by regular washing and organic/synthetic fabrics can go on the windows in the rest of the house except the bathroom where an organic fabric can rot if the humidity is too high. And never, ever use acetate fabric as it is difficult to sew (slippery) and cannot be machine washed. It's a nightmare! My curtains are made to float above the floor. All of this sounds harder than it is. Start simply making a curtain with non-patterned fabric on a smaller window and see how it goes!
Thanks so much for your assistance.
Thank you! This was very helpful information.
Tanya Wales thank you so much for writing this! This is fantastic info!
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When I was looking to find anything useful with curtains, I found your videos and you did not bullshit a single thing. Thank you for not wasting our time and being great unlike other UA-camrs that spend 20 minutes talking about nothing to get there ads in.
I currently have "curtain paralysis"... can't find curtains long enough, can't find a rod long enough, husband and I can't agree on color or pattern... but this video was super helpful and now I am feeling like I at least know what NOT to do once I find curtains! Loved your video girl!
Thank you! Curtains can be tough but you will get there! 🌟
Literally going through the same thing now haha😂
Same problem here 😊
Darn me as well
Yeah me too. Still having the same problem, and more….my husband likes a different style, while I like another.
I moved my curtains up in my livingroom about 2.5" down from the ceiling and it looks amazing. It definitely makes my ceilings look taller and I find the break puddle i have now, instead of the major puddle I had before, looks relaxed, cozy and elegant. Changing the placement of the rod made a huge difference to the room.
That's so awesome! 🤩
Almost daily I fit curtains, railing, and rods. I can add this to the advice given.
If you tend to open and close the curtains daily; Do float.
If your curtains are not a very dark color; Do float.
If you have children running about; do float.
If you have pets in your house; do float.
If you really want to wipe the floor with your curtain; Do puddle.
Agree
Excellent comment.
Exactly
Same for vertical blinds as well.
doesn't it look a little bad if the curtains don't reach the floor?
Sooo, I had already purchased some curtains that was not wide enough for my windows...thanks to you, I came up with the idea of buying the same panel and doubling up on each side. As a result , this gave a more elegant look. 👌
Pregnancy insomnia/nesting got me watching these awesome videos at 4 am! EEE LETS GO!
I never thought I would be worried about making my curtains too dramatic. But here I am. This video was so so helpful and super well made!
I had no idea how important the right curtains could be until I watched this. Your advice made such a difference in my home. Thank you, Rebecca!
After watching this video I went out and bought all 96 inch drapes. The ones I was using was only 63! Way too short. Thanks for the information and you’re right it does make my windows look bigger and it looks much better
Wow. A UA-cam video that actually gives good, concise, and complete information for a change!
This was the best, fully explained video. I loved it. I've been sewing my curtains for years but didn't know these styles had names. Unknowingly I tried them all.
THANK YOU!
I've been living in this new home for a year now. I haven't yet bought the most important curtains bc I still had no idea what I wanted and how I would like to hang them. I didn't realise how much information I needed to know! You actually eliminated a lot of my doubts and made me understand finally what was that was troubling me. I had unanswered questions that were finally answered. Thank you. Now I can concentrate on finding the right colour and style
So glad I watched this before hanging my new curtains. I've got some rethinking to do!! Thank you.
I have a 120-year-old house with 42 windows that were installed at varying lengths above the floor. It's nearly impossible to achieve any of those close-to-the-floor lengths you describe without eventually hemming the curtains myself--too much work.. I also have cats who shed and their fur would be on those curtains in a heartbeat. And last, previous owners installed baseboard water heat along the floor below every window, so floor-length curtains would cover the baseboards and heat the cold window instead of the room.
So I've had to get used to the shorter length curtains. I like them, actually. I live here. I'm not trying to impress anyone.
Good luck, though, to everyone else! 🙂
I find this video very informative. I also appreciate you taking the time to create visuals and texts to explain your points - so helpful! Thank you.
I *personally* HAAAAATE the puddled look. I think Kiss and Float look so so much better.
I know they aren't considered as classy or trendy, but I think they look more elegant.
I agree. They look sloppy
and father loads of dust &
let hair.Personally, before I
knew it was a trend, I took
it as a sign of laziness ! It
doesn't take much time to
them them or to have it
done by a tailor.
Much easier to vacuum too
I agree. There’s nothing elegant about curtains dragging on the floor ruining the neat appearance of the pleats. Unless maybe you have a formal room with velvet drapery that you don’t actually ever touch covering a window you never use.
Excellent tips. Most people don't know how to hang curtains. You gave me the go-ahead to hem my too short to be puddled but too long to be a kiss length curtains as they hang on the rod. I want them to barely kiss the floor (too many dust bunnies getting caught in them). Guess I'll bring the ironing board downstairs this weekend and get busy. Thanks for sharing.
I hope they turn out looking fabulous :) ♥
very informative for me as a bachelor who lost his decorator wife 10 years ago. she decided all this; I just followed her directions. now I have to make the decisions going into a new house and I don't especially like doing this
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Thank you. I'm slowly working it out. Our daughter is a big help and so is a daughter-in-law but it does take a bit longer as neither lives with me.@ImNotMad ButUR
I knew before and have experienced it time and again, its smart to get the opinions of others as the way they see things is often better than the way I see it.
My mom told me about the 1.5 -2 times width of your curtain panels my whole life! Mom advice for the win!
Radiators, hotwater baseboard, etc. are often placed below windows as that aids in spreading heat. Cooler air is drawn from the floor over the heating unit and then rises toward the ceiling and outwards away from windows. Curtains and drapes can interfere with efficient heating as when closed they block the flow and spread of heated air. Covering hot water baseboard units with drapes is inefficient and if baseboard units are electric it can be a fire hazard. So we have a push pull between great design, efficient use of heating dollars and what is good for the environment, and safety. Shutters or blinds may be a better choice for some rooms. Also consider adding a heat pump to a room and not using the baseboard or radiators at all.
I LOVED this! I wanted long panels, but ordered them a little too long(96”). Your options were EXTREMELY helpful. New subscriber.
OMG!!! The idea of hanging the rods fixed a huge problem I have! Thank you. You’re a genius!!
So glad I found your channel. Really useful information. I find often the Windows are neglected and the complete a living space so much a lovely expression of our own styles. I find it difficult though sometimes. I find it looks awesome from the inside and the outside view does not reflect the same and all rooms have different styles and colors. We own a ranch home and I have planters on the outside of the upper Windows to somewhat bring some cohesiveness to the over all look and front entrance panels too give me heartburn...lol it seems some days as if I let my husband dress the Windows ..lol Thank you for sharing and if you have any wisdom for my dilemma I would love to read about it...and I love your little assistant. Have a lovely weekend. Diane and family.
Hi Diane, thanks for your comment! Cohesion is definitely important in home decor and it's especially tough when you have to consider inside AND outside! Your dilemma is a common problem and a lot of building bylaws actually "enforce" the occupants to have window treatments that are all solid white/off-white so that everything looks uniform from the outside.
Instead of needing to swap out all your curtains to be white, the alternative is to line just the outer part of your drapes (the part facing the street) in white/off white. That way the parts facing the outdoors will all look the same but your interiors will still have the colored drapes. I would also recommend trying to stick with just one or two curtain styles if you can.
I think adding the planters is a great idea too, make sure they are all matching and ideally with matching plants in them, too (again - helps with cohesion!). Hope this helps, take care!
Thank you for helping me. New Homeowner with a home built from the ground up. This is all so new to me.
Puddling never seemed like a good idea to me. It looks like you bought curtains off the shelf and never bothered to hem them...like wearing pants that drag on the ground in back and bunch up on the top of your shoe in the front. Just my opinion.
WOW! I just left my comment
and as I scrolled down to read the rest., it's the very same thing you said, totally with you!!!!
@@Verminator151029 sad how people can be racist even on a video about curtains 🤦🏾♀️
@@Verminator151029 I mean... you’re still racist though. this is a video about curtains, which should have absolutely nothing to do with race. however, a true racist knows how to make any subject about race.
@@Verminator151029 this is so ignorantt
@@breeze9778 no worries, i reported it.
I buy flat sheets that match my decor and sew them to run the rod through where I've sewn. I live on a budget and have a 3 year old and live in a run down apartment building I'm not buying nice curtains just yet.
Edit: I've also bought patterned fabric to make custom curtains for my son's bedroom
This is really good advice! Gives a tailored look without spending alot of money :)
Wow!! Great ideas!! Smart, inventive Mom!! Thanks for this!
Hi Vivian! Thank you for your tips, especially the ones near the end! Your suggestion about 3M Hooks is ingenious, as that was the perfect solution for me to test out my curtains before fully committing to drilling hardware into my wall!
omg... this was absolutely wonderful to watch. Thank you for all the pointers.
Recently redecorated my bedroom, bought new voiles (bit too much puddling) and used existing curtains (nice puddling) that fit the new gold theme perfectly. To hang the voiles, I used a bamboo rod and on the brackets for the main pole I used one screw and one screw-in hook to mount the brackets and sit the bamboo rod in the hooks. It's quite a neat look.
Great job! i am a window speciaLIST AND YOU COVERED THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS COMPLETELY.
Thanks for your assistance, but I'm left with a question. Furniture! How should curtains change around furniture...especially in tight spaces? Primarily, the bedroom. The bedroom window arrangements place the night stands under the windows (around both sides of the bed). Should the curtains be short in this instance or would you suggest keeping them long like you said in the video?
Great 👍, these are very simple but usually either ignored or not taken into consideration while doing it. Thanks for the heads up
Just getting ready to hang drapes in my bedroom. Your info to hang the rod 1/2 to 3/4 between the top of window and the ceiling made my day because that was my biggest question. Many thanks. Blessings and shalom to you!
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Great, I just found out that all my curtains are hung wrong. I have to re-do all of them; but, at least I can look forward to my home looking a lot better for following all you tips. Thanks for the advice!
Ahhh looks like I will be correcting 1,2 and 4. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. Thank you for this.
Wonderfully, explained and awesome information I didn't have a clue about. Just moving into my new place and I didn't want it to look like I've done it again. This time I'm going for wow! Thanks
We are in a rental, and I've had a hard time figuring out why I hate the curtains so much. Turns out they are hung too low and too narrow. Thank you!
I dislike curtain and curtain hanging. But this video helped me get over the curtain dislike.
This video is a life saver for me I have a new build flat & been through so many different curtain rail for them to keep falling down or braking and just by you mentioning a tension rod has changed that I can now have a pole put up in my bedroom which will probably stay put now. i didn't know they did them for curtains too but knew about the shower version my window is 315cm wide so I'm going to browse on amazon to see what I find. Massive Thanks👍🏿💯
Seriously just binged all your videos. So informative! I watch homes makeovers ask the time but could never figure out how to incorporate it into my home. But you're videos are so technical and informative that I finally feel like I'm beginning to grasp what I can do to achieve the look and feel I want.
Thank you so much Nicole! ♥
Wow...thank you so much! I have a new home and I wanted to pic the right curtains because they do make a room. I'm excited to get started
Perfect timing as I am just getting ready to finish decorating!
Awesome video. Thank you! I just purchased new drapes for my entire home and your video was instrumental in my decision making. Raising the curtain rods made such an astonishing difference. Thanks again for the fantastic video.
UA-cam heard me asking my friend how best to hang my new curtains and delivered me this gem. Thanks for the video!
Electric baseboard heaters can be overcome a few different ways. If the heater is centered between the window you can get some elegant holdbacks and tie your windows up when you need to turn the heater on. When doing this the curtains remain to each side of the heater and out of the way while still going to the floor. You can make an elegant sign using any number of DIY methods, even frame it like a small picture above the thermostat asking everyone to tie the curtains back before turning on the heater. Another option is to get brackets that hold the rod a few inches in front of the heater or a double rod. Finally, a couple Canadian companies sell a baseboard heater curtain shield that is 24" wide but creative types can create a duplicate shield all kinds of different ways using flexible coated wire.
I hang curtains often in my work. One thing I would add to how you said the rod should be 4-6” wider than the window frame is that it depends upon the size of the window. If you have a wide window but only go out 6” then much of the stacked panel will still cover the glass. You want your stack to be near the edge of the glass with a slight overlap. Rule of thumb is the stack back is 1/4-1/3 window width. So a 100” window could have 25-33 stack, split with over 12 on each side (for a working panel).
Great point! But I'm confused as to where you should place the curtain bracket for a wide window. Other sites also say you should place the bracket about 6" from the outside edge of the window frame to allow plenty of natural sunlight. But to your point, the large stack would cover more of the glass. My window is 88" wide. Can you help me? Thanks!
Please explain terms: what’s slack back? 12 …what? Inches? Peaks and troughs? Units please
Because of this video I changed my short curtains to shutters. I’m so happy makes a big difference in my living room. Thank you 😊
Sandra Reyes-Canizales - It’s hard to go wrong with shutters. Classic.
So helpful!! I'm so grateful I found your videos. I just purchased my first home and am so excited to be able to fully customize my space for the first time. It's an exciting challenge that I'm much more prepared for thanks to your help!
Thank you so much! I recently splashed out on some raw silk curtains and I didn't know how to hang them correctly but now I do!
I just bought a house and I am so grateful that I stumbled across this video !!!!!
Before watching this video I had no clue I made fundamental mistakes...now I can't unsee them..thx for educating us
Other you tubers, such as Robeson design, echo your thoughts. She mostly styles curtains closer to the ceiling, it looks good. I like the floating look, having pets it helps with the cleaning. I have shortened curtains a lot of times and found if the heading is pencil pleat , not rings, then it’s simpler to rip the heading tape off the top and shorten from the top. You maintain the proffessional finish at the hem , mitred corners can be difficult to do.
Thank you Vivian, your tips are so helpful and educational. Most of all I loved seeing your dog join in on your video!
This was helpful. You should do one on color matching with the room
Colour combos are subjective.
I have Beef Curtains and Sugar Walls.
Try matching your colors to the furniture or blankets if its in the bedroom
Soligen Music 😂
Thanks for the insight pertaining to fit and finish. Fortunately, my wife and I are on the same page when it comes down to hanging drapes. My take is that if your hanging drapes that puddle on the floor, you just can't get the measurements right to just clear the floor by about 1 inch. This permits air circulation and helps prevent windows from steaming up during the winter. Another important note is to be sure Pinch Pleat drapes are Fan-Folded prior to hanging. A little steam and looking good after they're hung and it looks like you know what you're doing. Great for points!
So glad that I found your video when I did. We are decorating our new home and it is time to hang curtains. This was right on time, thank you so much.
You are so welcome! ♥
Thanks for your helpful videos!! They really helped me problem-solver my unusual window situation more and learn how to handle a variety of other window situations. My little Silky Terrior dog passed away this year (comfortably at least!!) so I smiled seeing your little dog and earlier today some neighborhood small dogs!!
Thank you for this. I'm finally stepping up and taking back my space to make it my own, to my fullest ability. I don't have a lot of space to myself in my current living situation, so I think making it right is of critical importance to my mental health. Hoping you'll make a video that includes how to enhance smaller spaces, such as wall paint color 😊
So simple yet so informative. I had no clue of about half of this as I'm a global traveler that finally has a home-----lots to learn! Thank you!
great video; I knew about these concepts but never knew the names of drapery flow. I get my long curtains from Bed bath and beyond 95- 108".
Hello Vivian, I am an enthusiastic fan of your handy tip about hemming while on the rod. I favor the kiss look for hardwood floors and the float for carpet. In cold climates, drapes cannot cover water boiler radiators or pipes as well as electric units. During cold months, a drape will prevent the radiant heat from circulating. There is also a potential hazard that the trapped cold air from the window can cause damage to the heating system. Thank you for the great information.
One problem is that most homes have radiators right next to all the windows. Advice on how to hang a curtain in this situation would be appreciated.
Can you suggest ideas for.window treatment in an attic bedroom, our west facing window sits between the slanted ceiling. Thank you for the informative videos.
Really makes a difference in the look of the room. Thank you!!
Wow, I didn’t even consider the different types of curtain lengths and not to mention all the tips that actually make sense! Thank you!!!
First time watching and I'll definitely be back. You're explanations are thorough, yet succinct. I like that you also explain why a method isn't a good idea. I wish you could have given another zoomed in image of the pic's as well, i.e. the length of the curtain rods around the window frames, but that's a small issue. I appreciate your video. I will be sharing it. Much success Vivien!
Thank you!Just thinking about new curtains for my French windows.and that was very helpful!!
I've got insanely high vaulted ceilings with tall windows, two of which have a half-round window on top of them. This video had some decent info for people with a normal or low ceiling but had nothing for vaulted ceiling and oddly-shaped window mistakes. I'd really like to see a video about tips for vaulted ceilings, angled roofs, huge windows and round, arched or oddly shaped/sized windows. Unique architecture can be a wonderful thing in a home...but it's a LOT easier to make decorating "mistakes" when your house isn't a standard shape or size. Please consider making a video about how to deal with weird windows, weird ceilings and weird architecture. This video was great, it just didn't have any info to fix my weird/huge/tall window issues...But thumbs up anyway!
you should visit google images ... and type in what you are looking for ....hours of information and images of do's and horrible don'ts .... me 37 yrs in the trade
@@ivanolsen7966 Gee....thanks...Why didn't I think of that? 🙄😂 I already tried a few things I found online and it didn't work out. (Faceplam) 37 years in the biz and you didn't consider that? If Google just magically fixed everything, nobody would hire a designer or need a UA-cam video. I am looking for a video of HOW to do it and what options, not 1000's pictures of cheapo fan shades. Please don't comment if you're just telling people to Google it. People aren't idiots. If we are on UA-cam, we own a computer!
What you say is true! I feel your pain and I will see if I can put together something that addresses these questions. In the meantime I am happy to take a look at your situation if you want to send me a picture through IG :)
@@PoshPennies Are you on twitter? I can send you pics there....
@@positivepyramidprogramming1213 yes i am, i never use it because i'm too old to understand how twitter works, but you'll find me if you search!
This is the most comprehensive guide to hanging curtains that I've found online. Lovely to have all the info in one place. About to watch your more recent, more detailed version. Thank you! And, cute pup!!!
My house was built in 1961 with a huge picture window in living room and on wall directly below window is a forced air vent. I have curtains there for now and I use clothes pins to keep curtain from blocking vent so that heat and AC air is not being blocked. Someone wasn't thinking when they put vent in that location.
This video really helped me from making all of the mistakes you mentioned. I haven't put up my rods and panels yet but this video put the whole look that I'm going for in perspective. Thank You So Much for your ideas.
Now I have to rehang my curtains, that was good advice about having the curtain rods to extend past the windows so the open curtains don’t block the windows. Seems like an obvious thing to do.
Great video and thank you for the links to buy readymade long curtains. I took copious notes and can't wait to see what the final product will look like!
Great tips. I know in my home I cannot use any puddle methods because my cats will use them for a bed.
Great topic as I am looking at curtains as we speak and this helps with the length and width issue.
Excellent explanations! I want to hang my new curtains almost to the ceiling and have them kiss the floor but, I also want to add sheers. Do I hang the sheers at the same height or, would I, for example, use 84 inch sheers and 96 inch curtains ?
I have seen this done two ways. One is to have a double rod and put the sheers behind the drapes at the same length. When open the sheers will show, when the drapes are closed they cover the sheers. Both the same length. The other way to to have full length drapes and again on the double rod the sheers behind but the sheers hang only to the sill.
@@sharonkeller8367 Thank you so much! I think that I will go with the drapes and sheers of the same length. Now, drapery hooks or rings?! Pattern or solid?! What colors?! What fabric?! Redecorating is so stressfull! : )
Thankyou kindly for your channel feeds. I'm from Australia and am finding your tips so informative. I'm getting ready to sell up my home and this information is fantastic. Many thanks
Susan Mayne 🌷🌷🌷🌷🙏
Thank you for these great tips!
My husband and I just learned so much!!
Not sure if you are into or know about the Bullet Journal Method but your video inspired me to make an entire “CURTAINS 101” spread to have for now and future reference!
I am in my 20s and completely behind when it comes to home ec lol thank the lord for creative, informative, awesome teachers that want to help others learn like you!!! 💖💖💖💖
Posh pennies, thank you! This is so helpful as I fluff my nest! Blessings to you in the new year! So appreciate your channel!🙏🏽💗
I can't even remember the last time I hung curtains. I was over at another house, and there were many decisions that needed to be made. I thought I'd come home and check the Web first, and I'm glad I did. Thank you for your presentation. I learned a lot.
Soo glad I caught this video. I just measured my glass door area for drapes and now I know I measured incorrectly and would have bought the wrong size. I'll hang my rods higher than planned and will go for the "kiss" length.
Thanks! Great tips, I have made many of these mistakes and I could tell things didnt look right but I didnt know how to fix it....now to work on the curtains. Living room the rod is hung too low and too narrow, the bedroom the rod is too low and curtains too long--excessive puddling.
Argghhh, you're just great! It's nearly half 1 in the morning and I'm rearranging my bookshelves and checking my curtains 😂 gotta go to sleep and will watch more of your videos tomorrow I'm sure ❤️
OMG.... this helped so much!!! I was at a conundrum with my windows. I have the windows that are circular half moon shape on the top and was scratching my head with this.
Now I know the height.
Still.... I am soooooo unsure the type of curtains to hang that will look right.
I’d like to keep 2 rooms formal, and 1 room a more modern relaxed look..... don’t know which curtains or drapes will look right with the type of half moon circular windows we have.
Ugh, so frustrating.
email me a pic at askviv@poshpennies.com and i'll take a look :)
Loved these simple but crucial mistakes/ tips. I'm saving this!!!! Great vid
Thanks for this. I've never had a clue about curtains... at all. But I move in to a small apartment next week, so trying to work out so many ideas before I move as possible. The kiss will work best for the living room I'll have. Also, I really like the idea of hanging from the ceiling. I like industrial design, and thinking of using old pipe bends to do so. All the best, Lee 🇬🇧
Hang your curtains any way that feels right to you....I hang mine a little short so that when I clean the floor under them they do not get dirty from the dust mop/vacuum....
I dislike overly long curtains. They get in the way, are a trip hazard and collect dirt, so they'll always look grubby at the bottom. I agree with the comment above, hang your curtain how you want & what suits your situation, but I'd certainly not have yards of fabric on the floor for the above reasons.
Me too because I have 2 yorkies that like to pee on them ...
@@mypointofview6118 OMG.. my pets pee on ANYTHING.. they will be going to obedience training.. and/or looking for a new home! I have spent too many thousands of dollars to be putting up with any mis-behaving pets.
Also stop heat from radiators!
@@mypointofview6118 You need to work with them on that, my mother has a male dog that sometimes pees on stuff, she is nose blind to it, we all smell pee. She cleans after him, but the sometimes she doesn't catch him. NO WAY, NO HOW is an animal going to keep peeing in my home. He will have the training and if that don't work.. a pee friendly new home.
This video explanation is better than the video explainers by the retailers in the UK. Thank you !
Fab video thank you
So are you saying no matter what the size of the window, always use long curtains? What about in a kids bedroom for example.. ? Only long looks ideal?
I like the FLOAT look the best overall
Yes with the exception of in kitchens and bathrooms, where generally i'd use roman shades instead. Definitely you can go long even in kids rooms - unless they're very young and there's danger of them playing on them etc, in that case I'd skip the curtains until they're older and use roman shades there too!
Thanks so much! Can you tell I’m moving house soon..??
Same question. I bought 63 long for a kids room: our windows are wider than long, and there will be a bed or furniture under the window. Practical beats trendy style here.
Hello Thanks for the tips. With a one way track, should you join the curtain panels together (4 in all).
Thank you so much for this, my curtain hanging is a disaster I mainly have blinds, but ive learnt so much from this x
I have a baseboard heater under the window but I don't use it. Should I go ahead and go all the way down to the floor with curtains?
Could you give some advice on valences and fabrics? I just ordered new blinds to replace a broken Roman shade. I'm considering adding a valence. Long curtains won't work.
Hi Lisa, there are many different types of valances, first pick the style that you like best, then decide on a fabric and color that you feel coordinates with your room's color scheme. Here is a good guide that describes all the different types of valances and shows photos of what they look like: www.touchofclass.com/types-of-valances/a/131/tid=bttn134/
I’ve been watching a lot of videos about curtains, and this was the most helpful! I especially appreciated the section about the four curtain links. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge.
I'm so glad I found your video. I've just moved into a rental and in my bedroom that have something like curtains, they're help up there with safety pins and the panel (only one), is too small for the window, so people walking in the street can see inside my room.
Bless your heart!
Great video. How high should. Hang verticals? I have wide sliding doors and transom window that starts about11” above the top of the sliders. I need verticals to block out afternoon sun and cold air during the winter. 🧐
Hi Karen, if you're referring to vertical blinds, either hang them directly in front of the sliding doors, and leave the transom window uncovered, or bring the blinds all the way up to the top of the transom window. no need to go higher as the principles discussed in the video apply to curtains only
There will always be "general rules" but the fact is, every window and homeowner are different....yes, you need to purchase your curtain the appropriate size. Where the rod is hung is determined by the window itself, and you need to do what "feels right" to you. You're the one that has to live with it.
Thank you very much. Glad to have found your tips before making several of the ‘do not dos’ mentioned. Great tips.
So glad i stumbled across this vid. Curtain wire! Just what i needed.