curtains

[4getmenot]

what size curtains would you buy for a window 45" x 45"?

[classylady60]

It is usually 2 and a half times the width of the window...drop I would buy is 54 inches but depends if you want longer.

[anneasquith]

net curtains ? its not the 70^s fezzy :)

[craft1948]

I agree with classylady.........

[classylady60]

note: that is 2 and a half times for each curtain.... or if you like 90" wide curtains would do.

[4getmenot]

yer i was gonna go 45 drop but then mum said more because of pole etc. Wasnt sure on width as my living room curtains seem to be width of window

[craft1948]

Do you know if it wasn't for blinds it'd be curtains for all of us.................

[flobadob]

As close as you can get to 45" wide, you just get the width based on the window width. With the drop you have to account for the fact the holding rail will be a few inches above the window and it depends if there is room to spare below the window. I would say your best bet is 46" wide with a 54" drop.

[4getmenot]

yer bout 4 inches befor radiator so would be about right. Dont want sun peeping through bottom

[craft1948]

No you don't..........your curtain pole needs to be wider than the windows.

[classylady60]

Yes you do have to have folds or gathers, that's why it's usually 2 and half times for each curtain. I used to make my own and line them so have bought loads of material to make them...and curtain pole should go at least 4 inches if poss wider than the window frame.

[flobadob]

Fezzy, generally I find if you buy curtains the width of the window then it's fine. It's the drop that is the main worry. If you buy curtains 46" width by 54" drop, that means that each individual curtain is 46"x54", it is not the two combined.

[4getmenot]

classy they will have folds if width of window. Dont think i need any wider as eyelet curtains not hooks. Probably should have said that x

[flobadob]

I've phased in eyelet curtains to the house. Much easier to fit but I think they may lose some heat compared to hooked curtains.

[4getmenot]

so much easier and look ok too