90 Inch Sheer Curtains (2024)

FAQs

Is 90 inches a standard curtain length? ›

What Is The Standard Curtain Size? Ready-made curtains typically come in three standard widths, 44 inches, 66 inches, and 90 inches. Meanwhile, their lengths typically range from 63 inches to 108 inches, with other popular sizes being 84 inches, 96 inches, and 108 inches.

As you're ordering curtain panels, measure your window. You typically want curtains that are pleated down from fabric that is 2 1/2 times the width of your window. For sheer, flowy curtain fabrics, you may want the pleated width to be 3 times the window width to achieve the proper fullness.

Most curtain panels come in standard lengths, typically 63 inches, 84 inches, 95 inches, and 108 inches.

White sheer curtains in particular have a brightening effect that make any space appear to be larger. Avoid darker toned block-out curtains as these have a minimising effect on your space, making the room feel cosier and intimate.

Yes, most of the time curtains should lightly graze the floor or sit just a centimetre or two above it. Of course, there are a few exceptions to the rule, but in most situations, floor length curtains provide a stylish and practical look.

Instructions for Hanging Curtains:

Your rod should be about 8 to 12 inches wider than your window, so make a mark about 4 to 6 inches beyond the window frame on each side.

For floor-touching curtains, measure from the bottom of the drapery rod or rings to the floor and then subtract half an inch. For a casual look with the curtains hovering just above the floor, aim for a length that ends an inch above the floor.

Nowadays, sheer curtains are the go-to, on-trend window treatment for interior designers and homeowners alike. Keep reading for everything you need to know about these soft window shades, plus get tips on how to style them in your home.

Measure the rod where your curtain will hang, the general rule is to double the width for gathers. However, depending on your taste, you can always plan for a bit more, up to 3 times, or a bit less, one and a half times, if you want fewer gathers.

Ready-made curtains are available in three different drops: 137 cm (54 inches), 183 cm (72 inches) or 228 cm (90 inches). Some manufacturers also offer a 274 cm (108 inch) drop; click on this link to view the available designs: Larger Sizes.

How wide should curtains be for a 96 inch window? ›

The total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window/rod widths. If you're hanging curtains just to frame a window and don't intend to shut them, you can round down to 1.5 times the width.

Go High. Choosing extra long curtains and hanging them high above your window will give the illusion of more height and therefore more space within a small room.

Velvet pillows, a plush area rug, and metallic accents can complement your sheer curtains and create a stylish and opulent look. Choosing a simplistic heading style, such as a rod pocket header on your sheer curtains, is quite popular.

You can't see through sheer curtains clearly from outside during the day. We would say that the viable opacity is about 20%-30% through day curtains. Your neighbours would not be able to peep into your home from a distance.

Sheer fabrics allow for the most light to enter a room, but they offer the least amount of privacy. On the other end of the spectrum, blackout fabrics block nearly all light from entering a room, and they provide the most privacy.

We recommend that your floor-length curtains should ideally hang approximately 1 cm above the floor to achieve an elegant and polished appearance. This slight gap ensures that the curtains maintain a tailored look without pooling excessively on the floor or appearing too short.

For example, if you wanted a pair of curtains that were 90" in length, then 90+16=106 divided by 36 = 2.94 which you would round up to 3 yards of fabric per curtain, 6 yards total for the pair.

Dreamscene Eyelet Blackout Curtains, Beige - 229 x 229 cm (90" x 90")

Even if you want the window to appear larger, hanging the curtains higher than 8 inches from the frame can make the room appear cluttered, especially if you have other exposed windows or sheer curtains that reveal the true size of the window. Choose 96-inch curtains for a 9-foot ceiling.