Your Ultimate Guide to Buying Curtains Online: Answering Key Questions

• Opt for curtains that extend beyond the window frame to create an illusion of height and elegance.
• Standard curtain lengths range from floor-length (covering the entire window) to sill-length (ending at the windowsill).
• Recommended length is floor length, even though you are buying curtains for window, as they complete the space and create an illusion of large window.

• Door curtains typically range from 84 to 96 inches in length, while window curtains range from 60 to 72 inches. Our Standard door curtains measure 90” or 7.5 ft in length and window curtains measure 66” of 5.5 ft in length
• Standard widths for curtains range between 48 to 60”. We offer the maximum width at 60” or 5 ft. This offers more gathering to your curtain and hence giving it a fuller and grand look.

• Choose curtains that complement the décor style of your living room.
• Opt for light and airy fabrics like linen or sheer curtains to enhance natural light and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Pick a color that is already existing in your space and pick curtains in the same color
• If you have a lot of design element happening in your living room, then opt for neutral color curtains like grey curtains, white curtains, brown curtains and beige curtains

• Prioritize privacy and light control in the bedroom by selecting blackout or room-darkening curtains.
• Consider slightly dark color curtains as they have more room darkening effect like sage green, brick red, rust, grey
• Consider picking room darkening curtains along with light filtering sheers for privacy and light control

• Select curtain fabrics based on your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
• Popular choices include cotton, linen, silk, and velvet, each offering unique textures and characteristics.
• Highly recommend opting for natural material fabrics like cotton and linen curtains as they are environment friendly and reduce the risk of micro-plastics in your home

• Light blocking refers to a curtain's ability to prevent or reduce sunlight from entering a room. Curtains are categorized into light filtering, room darkening, and blackout curtains, offering varying levels of light control to suit different needs. 
• Light filtering curtains – Sheer curtains are translucent curtains that offer privacy at the same time filter light into your room. Ideal for rooms that receive less light and need privacy
• Room Darkening curtains – Curtains that offer about 50 to 70% light block are called room darkening curtains. They are ideal for bedroom or living room that receive a lot of light.
• Blackout or Blockout curtains – Curtains that completely cut out light is called Blackout or blockout curtains. This is ideal for home theatres or entertainment room and bedroom that receive direct sunlight.

• Neutral tones like white, beige, and gray are versatile and timeless choices for curtains.
• Bold colors and patterns like blue, yellow, rust, green, aqua, can add personality and accentuate the décor of your space.
• Pastel colors like sage, terracotta, pink, peach, light greens and blues add a subtle elegance to your room

• Consider the overall aesthetic of your room when selecting curtain designs.
• Options include rod pocket, grommet, pinch pleat, and tab top designs, each offering unique visual appeal and functionality.
• We explore more about curtain designs in this article. Read more.

• Blinds are hard window coverings made of slats or vanes that can be tilted or raised, while curtains are fabric panels that hang vertically from a rod. Blinds are ideal for small windows, smaller spaces and staircases.
• Curtains are ideal for large living room, French windows, dinning, balcony doors.

Curtains are typically lightweight and decorative, while drapes are heavier and provide more insulation and light control. Most of the time curtains and drapes are interchangeably used.

• Sheer curtains are translucent and lightweight, allowing diffused light to enter the room while providing minimal privacy. They are also called light filtering curtains or translucent curtains. They offer about 20 to 25% light block.
• Regular curtains are made of opaque or semi-opaque fabrics and offer varying levels of privacy and light control. They offer about 50 to 70% light block, having room darkening properties.