Our Secret Supply For Inexpensive Further-Lengthy Curtains (+ 27 Of Our Readymade Faves Beneath 0 Together with The Pair Arlyn’s Eyeing For Her Residing Room)

Two years in the past, I explored the thought of doing a DIY blockprinting therapy on the present curtains in my front room (under). I am right here to admit that two Julys later, they nonetheless look precisely the identical. I may by no means decide to a sample or shade, not to mention the effort and time it was going to take. But in addition, I knew in my coronary heart that I truly wanted taller curtains. These have been 95 inches (presumably 98 however I am unable to recall and I am not going to dig out my tape measure).

this photograph is from two years in the past. that junk within the nook is fortunately gone, the artwork on the left is completely different with a wooden chair underneath it, and significantly extra child artwork taped to the window (therefore, why i did not retake this photograph). however the curtains are nonetheless a bunch of various lengths and hung too low).

I bought them practically seven years in the past for an additional dwelling with a lot decrease ceilings than I’ve now. They labored nice then, however are mainly only a bandaid on this dwelling that has roughly 12-foot ceilings. In my authentic submit the place I shared this picture, a handful of readers urged I wanted longer curtains hung greater and TBH, at first I used to be miffed. “No, I do not! Go away me be,” I assumed. However that is simply my typical knee-jerk response for many issues; I do not like being informed what to do.

After I stepped away from my momentary ego, I, after all, agreed with them. Whereas I am not a stickler for how excessive to hold your curtains so long as there is a long way between the highest of your home windows and your curtain rod—about 10-ish inches—on this occasion, I used to be simply barely clearing the sliding glass door and making it look out of scale to the room and ceiling peak.

To not point out, a few of my panels have been hovering above the ground a number of inches whereas others kissed it. That is sort of the secret with cheapy panels from massive field retailer (these are from IKEA).

design by emily henderson | photograph by kaitlin inexperienced | from: my greatest pal robyn’s front room reveal – we added a lot shade, allure, coziness (and a variety of heirloom high quality items)

All in all, my front room curtain scenario may use a critical improve. Really, I would like 108-inches (or greater) curtain panels however WOOF! They’re EXPENSIVE. I’ve explored {custom} choices for a high-end look since that is the primary room in my dwelling and really stately as the total expanse is concerning the full width of the house. However you guys, shopping for six to eight {custom} panels of not less than 108 inches is wildly value prohibitive for me at this second. I might be keen to spend money on that if this have been my everlasting dwelling, but it surely’s only a rental so it is a no-go.

My price range restrictions are your acquire, as I’ve determined to place my analysis hat on and see what’s on the market. My mission? Further-long readymade curtain panels of not less than 108 inches that are available in underneath $100 every (so underneath $200 for a pair). This was not a simple feat by any means, particularly largely attempting to keep away from some retailers I am not presently purchasing from. You possibly can see all my 27 picks when you preserve studying, damaged up into stable impartial—what most individuals purchase—stable shade, and patterned (my coronary heart’s favourite).

design by emily henderson | photograph by photograph by kaitlin inexperienced | from: one other design field checked – the children’ bathtub wallpaper reveal!

Earlier than window purchasing (ha), let me break down a number of details about what can have an effect on the price of material as costs differ wildly. You would possibly discover a cream linen-looking curtain on Wayfair for $60 a pair simply as a cream linen-looking curtain on Nordic Knots for $600. What is the distinction? Let’s break it down:

What Impacts The Value Of Curtains

Identical to with the rest in our houses and, primarily, the world, high quality is the highest driver of value tags (properly, and branding however that is very subjective so I am going to depart that out). Listed below are TKTKTKTK points that may drive the worth of curtains up:

Material sort: Pure fibers are sometimes going to come back at a premium in relation to window coverings. When you have a look at the product description between curtains from Amazon and people from even a spot like West Elm, polyester is most typical on low priced curtains whereas mid-range to higher-end readymade curtains will likely be cotton or linen.
Material weight: That is by far the toughest factor to inform about curtains whenever you’re purchasing on-line. Chances are you’ll suppose you scored massive with $50 100% linen curtains from Zara Residence solely to seek out they’re extremely light-weight. This may be completely tremendous if you would like light-filtering curtains, however not a lot when you want additional privateness on your bed room, for example. Material weight may have an effect on how a curtain drapes (or falls), with wispier material weights trying sort of dinky and messy when opened up.
Lining: The nicer the curtain, the upper the chance that it has a lining. Whereas that is not all the time true, you may in all probability not less than get the selection by the retailer for no lining, light-filtering lining or blackout (even generally various levels of blackout). The power of the liner will sometimes drive up the worth.
Width: Readymade curtains are sometimes between 48 inches and 54 inches vast, and the broader the panel, the broader your pockets needs to be to afford them. Preserve a lookout for double-wide curtains of 100 inches or so, as properly (I’ve some under). Keep in mind, an excellent formulation to observe for the way a lot width you want is 1.5x the width of your window for the standard look, or 2x for an opulent look.
Common high quality: One thing to bear in mind with cheaper choices available on the market are the cheaper they’re, the upper your probabilities of lengths not being precise throughout the board. High quality management is solely not as excessive on a mass-produced merchandise then one thing both custom-made or made to the next normal (a.ok.a. dearer). Size consistency is among the most typical issues with decrease high quality curtains, which could be SUPER irritating when you’re attempting to cowl a big expanse of home windows or doorways. It is much less apparent when you’re simply utilizing two panels, however when you will have six or extra, it is a nightmare and appears terrible. Although dearer, a great way to fight that is to get one dimension greater than you want, and get them hemmed all to the identical size. This, after all, is hard whenever you want 108-inch curtains or extra, as a result of many retailers cease at 95/98 inches. If they provide 108, you may be hard-pressed to seek out something greater. 120-inch curtains do exist, and can be found on among the curtains I chosen under, but it surely’s not widespread.

Strong Impartial Further-Lengthy Curtain Choices We Suggest

When you’re a impartial curtain lover, I’ve to let you know about Half Value Drapes, the place among the under have been plucked from. It is arduous to beat their pricing or worth. You’ll have appear the identify pop up when you’ve ever searched from curtains on Amazon, however they’ve their very own correct web site, which I a lot favor. Their collection of ready-to-ship curtains underneath $100 a panel is superior, particularly when you’re after linen-look curtains. Undoubtedly a designer “secret supply” if you’ll. Different shops to peruse embrace H&M Residence (although their curtains are a bit on the skinny aspect), Quince, and IKEA, although lots of their curtains do not go as excessive as 108 inches.

1. Mink Textured Fake Linen Room Darkening Curtain – 50″x108″ | 2. 2-Pack Lengthy Blackout Curtain Panels – 55″x118″ | 3. Barley Heavy Fake Linen Curtain – 50″x108″ | 4. Single-Pack Lengthy Broad Blackout Curtain Panel – 98″x118″ | 5. Natural Cotton Pure Taupe Window Curtain Panel 52″x108″ | 6. Ritva Curtains 1 Pair – 57″x118″ | 7. Luster Velvet Room Darkening Curtain – 48″x108″ | 8. Safaa Cotton Sheer Curtain, Pure Linen Cotton Curtain – 52″x108″ | 9. Solar Zero Amherst Velvet Thermal Excessive Again Tab 100% Blackout Single Curtain Panel – 50″x108″

With impartial curtains, make sure to examine the product description to verify they’re what you need. Lined? Linen? Fake-linen? Pleating? Pre-trained? After all, this is applicable to all the opposite curtains on this checklist, however particularly right here as a result of the net choices can appear limitless and indistinguishable. See if you’ll find a close-up element of the feel, too. As I already talked about, the Half Value Drape choices are nice (#1 and #3), and have delicate variations you possibly can learn extra about on their website. Additionally, #1 is identical one which Caitlin has in her front room (only a completely different shade). She RAVES about them and everybody assumes they’re actually costly after they see them.

The Ritva curtains from IKEA are one of many uncommon panels on this dimension vary however have a pleasant texture, as does #8 from Etsy (nearly like a honeycomb). And do not overlook JCPenney for tremendous reasonably priced curtains, both, although you may should dig a bit. These thermal velvet panels (#9) are underneath $100 for TWO. Wow.

Strong Shade Further-Lengthy Curtain Choices We Like

Love the drama and curiosity of sample however want to drag it again a bit? Strong shade is your jam. I LOVE a stable shade curtain, particularly in velvet (in the correct room). Whereas one thing that visually weighted would not work in my very own front room, a recent shade in a lighter linen simply would possibly. Let’s discover what I discovered.

1. Khaki Inexperienced Fake Linen Extrawide Room Darkening Curtain – 100″x108″ | 2. Velvet Room Darkening Curtain Pair – 52″x108″ | 3. Dusty Blue Linen Curtains Pair – 52″x108″ | 4. Olivia Signature Thermal Lined 100% Blackout Velvet Curtain – 50″x108″ | 5. Wild Rose Velvet Rod Pocket Room Darkening Curtain – 50″x108″ | 6. European Linen Curtain Cotton Mild Filtering – 48″x108″ | 7. Broadway Curtain – Set of two – 50″x108″ | 8. Linen Cotton Fringed Stripe Trim Curtain, Peach – 50″x108″ | 9. Imaginative and prescient Residence Chambray Blue Pinch Pleated Full Blackout Curtains, Set of two – 40″x108″

My coronary heart belongs to olive inexperienced or Swedish blue curtains for my own residence, however they’re additionally simply so stately with out being overbearing that they’d work nearly wherever. The khaki-colored ones from The Residence Depot are nice as a result of they’re extra-wide at 100 inches vast, so that you solely want one panel for both sides for a bigger window or sliding door. One thing like that is additionally nice in case your curtain rod does not want a middle assist and also you wish to have your drawn panels solely off to 1 aspect (an excellent look). The blue on the Quince panels (#6) is so good. I truly simply noticed a panel of theirs at Jess’ who was testing out a shade. They’re lined and she or he was impressed with the standard. These terra-cotta velvet panels from Wayfair (#2) are an unimaginable value and well-reviewed, so def verify them out when you’re into earthy neutrals. And #9 is one other pair for underneath $100, although word the slender width of 40 inches as a consequence of being pinch pleated.

Further-Lengthy Readymade Curtains With Sample

As I discussed early on on this submit, I’ve goals of patterned curtains in my front room (those I feel would possibly be capable to work are under…preserve studying). The one concern is that I would like six to eight panels of 108-inch peak to cowl my giant sliding glass door. That is A LOT. It may find yourself feeling too visually heavy. Maybe a delicate stripe or windowpane verify can be greatest, however the coronary heart desires what it desires. Bought a window or two to cowl in the identical room? Go for it! Let me stay vicarious by means of you, please.

1. Cotton Woven Stripe Curtain – 50″x108″ | 2. Batik Scallop Edge Curtain, Set of two – 48″x108″ | 3. Pierce & Ward Foliage Stripe Curtain – 48″x108″ | 4. Kyle Cotton Mix Room Darkening Curtain Panel Pair, Set of two – 50″x108″ | 5. Mist Blue & Crisp White Linen Double Pinstripe Blackout Window Curtain Panel – 52″x108″ | 6. Iluka Cotton Lemons Curtain – 50″x108″ | 7. Hyacinth Semi-Sheer Printed Curtain – 50″x108″ | 8. Cotton Printed Tiger Curtain – 50″x108″ | 9. Pierce & Ward Floral Lattice Curtain – 48″x108″

With the patterns on readymade curtains, I most frequently discovered petite florals, stripes, or small-scale block-print-like prints, all of which I really like and would work nice throughout many kinds of rooms. Anthropologie and West Elm lead the pack on choices on this class, and at this dimension for the worth level we’re trying to keep underneath, particularly whenever you discover them on sale. These shops are going to have extra of a curated choice, which I feel could be actually vital for patterns. Retailers like Wayfair can have a TON of issues, and you will have to weed by means of a variety of not-so-optimal trying prints.

When you can stretch your pockets a bit, Etsy is one in all my favourite locations to seek out curtains comprised of patterned material, however they will value you not less than twice what you see right here (nonetheless an enormous deal when in comparison with different {custom} retailers). Lemons (#6) can be cute in a breakfast nook or sunroom, and people impartial tigers (#8) are edgy with out being flashy. Love them.

It is arduous to beat the allure of that rippled edge on #2 (which all the time promote so properly once I embrace them in a roundup). Two extra Pierce & Ward favorites from West Elm proper now are #3 and #9, the latter of which may very well be a powerful contender for my own residence. The tones are impartial and the sample would possibly learn as a stripe when all collectively, which I feel may be palatable at this a lot protection. What do you suppose?!?

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Thanks for studying, mates. I understand how paralyzing selecting curtains could be, particularly if it is a massive funding because of the dimension you want, or when you’re attempting one thing somewhat completely different. However the correct curtains can and can rework your room, that I can promise you.

Opening Picture Credit: Design & Styling by Lea Johnson of Creekwood Hill | Picture by Sage E Imagery | From: Lea’s Residing Room Reveal: Her Pet And Household-Pleasant Open Idea Design Agony SOLVED