Avoid common mistakes with curtains

There are some things you can think about so that your curtains hang as nicely as possible and make the room look bigger and airier.

We have produced a curtain guide on how to avoid common mistakes.

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  • Most people buy a pair of curtains and hang one curtain on each side of the window. If you have a large window area, it can easily look thin with a narrow curtain. It will not be proportional with really large windows and very narrow curtains.

    Solution: More fabric! Fill in properly, it will immediately be much prettier and have a warmer and more luxurious feeling. You can either buy curtains in double width or choose to buy another set of curtains.

    For large windows, it makes a huge difference when you get extra fabric. The more fabric the better! This is a good guideline when deciding how wide your curtains should be. When hanging curtains, there are a few things you need to consider.

    Here you can read about 5 common mistakes when hanging custom-made curtains.

  • One of the most classic tips when it comes to how curtains should be installed is that they should hang high.

    By this we mean that the curtains are allowed to hang as close to the ceiling as possible and then fall all the way down to the floor.

    If you do not have the opportunity to mount curtain rails directly on the ceiling, you can mount them on the wall but exactly at ceiling height.

    A good rule of thumb is that the curtain rail should sit at least 20 cm above the top window ledge, but the higher the better as this enlarges the window.

    At GARDINEX, we have curtain rails that can be mounted both on the ceiling and on the wall. They are easy to install and it is easy to hang your made-to-measure curtains.

  • Choosing the right length of your curtains is important to get the right feeling in the room.

    Curtains that are too short will look strange, while curtains that are too long and touching too much on the floor will look sloppy, and you risk tripping over them.

    The length of your curtains depends on whether you want the curtains to float above the floor or flow out a little on the floor.

    With GARDINEX - you can made-to-measure the curtain in the length you wish so they will suit your home perfectly.

  • More fabric is preferable when it comes to curtains. If you have a small curtain next to a large window, it will look out of place.

    A rule of thumb here is to have at least twice as much fabric as the width of the window, but you are welcome to have more.

    More fabric creates a warm and cozy feeling reminiscent of a luxurious hotel room.

    We have two widths of curtains to choose from:

    Single width which has a width of 150 cm and double width which has a width of 300 cm.

    If you have a wider wall, you can of course hang several curtains next to each other to get more fabric.

  • How the curtains should hang depends on the window and the room. If the window is centered in the middle of the room, you can hang curtains on each side of the window.

    Feel free to let the curtains cover the wall and as much of the window as possible be visible to maximize the light entry. If you have different amounts of wall on each side of the window, a tip is to hang a narrower curtain on the smaller side and a wider curtain on the side where you have a lot of wall.

    If the room is small and narrow where there is not much wall, it may be enough to hang a small, thin curtain on one side of the window to cover as little of the window as possible. However, keep in mind that the curtain should be as wide as the window so that you can pull it if necessary.

    If you have several windows in a row, it can be a bit tricky to know how the curtains should hang. If there is a wall between the windows, it is nice to also hang curtains there.

  • Regardless of how you hang your curtains, it is important to find a style of curtains that suits the room. Think about which room they will be hanging in. In the bedroom you might want a pair of darker and thicker curtains, while a pair of lighter and thinner curtains would be better in the kitchen or living room.

  • Our made-to-measure curtains are created to blend seamlessly into your home decor and offer a perfect fit for your windows. By offering bespoke curtains to fit your home, we can ensure that every room has the perfect touch of style and function.

    Every home is unique, which is why we offer a wide range of fabrics, patterns and styles to suit your personal taste and preferences . Regardless of whether you prefer elegant draperies or simpler panel curtains, we can tailor curtains to suit your style.

    With our bespoke curtains, you can be sure of a perfect fit and a style that complements your decor in the best way.

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  • Most people buy a pair of curtains and hang one curtain on each side of the window. If you have a large window area, it can easily look thin with a narrow curtain. It will not be proportional with really large windows and very narrow curtains.

    Solution: More fabric! Fill in properly, it will immediately be much prettier and have a warmer and more luxurious feeling. You can either buy curtains in double width or choose to buy another set of curtains.

    Single width is a good width of curtains when there is only a narrow part of the wall you want to cover, for example if it is a small room or an asymmetrical window that is close to the wall on one side.

  • Hang the curtains as high as possible! By this we mean that the curtains are allowed to hang as close to the ceiling as possible and then fall all the way down to the floor.

    If you do not have the opportunity to mount curtain rails directly on the ceiling, you can mount them on the wall but exactly at ceiling height.

  • The length of your curtains is very important. If they are too long, they will drag on the floor and there is a risk that someone will step on them or that they will get dirty. If they are too short, it will look strange and the room will feel smaller.

    You can either let the curtains hang so that they float just above the floor. Or you can let them drag on the floor by a few centimetres.

    You choose the style that suits your taste and the style in your home.

    At GARDINEX you can buy made-to-measure curtains and get exactly the length you want.

  • How the curtains should hang depends on the window and the room. If the window is centered in the middle of the room, you can hang curtains on each side of the window.

    If you have several windows in a row, it can be a bit tricky to know how the curtains should hang. If there is a wall between the windows, it is nice to also hang curtains there.

  • Regardless of how you hang your curtains, it is important to find a style of curtains that suits the room.

    Think about which room they will be hanging in. In the bedroom you might want a pair of darker and thicker curtains, while a pair of lighter and thinner curtains would be better in the kitchen or living room.