How to choose curtain lengths

You can hang your curtains in all kinds of ways, this also applies to the length of your curtain. Choose the length that you like best. We list the 5 most commonly used curtain lengths, so you can create the look you're looking for.

Floor length curtains

Also known as 'the kiss’, floor length curtains are the most common curtain length choice. It looks elegant and is easy to maintain. This length just touches the floor. Accurate measuring is a must.

A thin curtain combined with a dark blackout curtain

Up to the frame

The curtains hang about 2 cm over the window sill or exactly in the window sill. This works well if you have a radiator in your home, because it makes it easier for the heat to enter your home. These curtains also come into their own in houses with a wide window sill, or rooms where a desk or sofa is placed directly under the window.

A bright bedroom with blue BENGTA curtains

Just above the ground

The curtains hang about an inch above the floor. This length makes it easier to slide your curtains open and close and your curtains get dirty less quickly.

A beige bedroom with a white roller blind and beige blackout curtains

Draped

The curtains hang casually draped onto the floor. Draped curtains look luxurious, but can block the heat from a radiator. Keep that in mind when making your choice.