With a new year came a new look in our primary bedroom. I can’t wait to share the whole tour, but before I get to that, I wanted to cover a topic that can sometimes be tricky- and that’s custom curtains!
A lot of us don’t know where to begin when it comes to picking out curtains. Where to shop, what size, material, style, etc.. it can be overwhelming for sure. Over the past few years I’ve been forced to learn how to sew because the standard sizes of curtains are never what I need. Thank goodness I can put my sewing machine away now that I’ve found Homerilla, a high quality and reliable source for custom curtains!
Today I’m sharing my bedroom’s new window treatments and easy tips to guide you in the process of picking out curtains for your home!
*This post is sponsored by Homerilla and includes affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Curtain Material
Picking material is the first step, and it can sometimes be a daunting one because there’s so many options out there. I usually make my decision based on the type of space and style. If it’s a casual space with everyday use, I might go for something more natural like a linen or cotton. If it’s a formal area, such as a dining room or formal living, I may go with something with more drama, like dupioni silk or velvet.
The curtains I chose for our bedroom are the Lillie Polyester linen and they come in a wide variety of colors. These are the ivory white and I love how they blend in with my creamy white wall color, Greek Villa by Sherwin Williams. We customized them by adding a black out lining which has been a total game changer.
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Header Style
Homerilla offers a variety of header styles that really elevate the look. I chose the double French pleat, but they also come in triple pleat, tailored pleat, goblet, inverted box pleat, and pencil pleat. All of these styles give them a custom look and set’s them apart from most curtains on the market. I also loved how they came with hooks inserted, making it super easy to attach to my existing rod and rings.
Curtain Size
This might be the biggest question that people struggle with- what size do you get? There’s a lot of different theories out there, but my rule of thumb for finding the length is to plan for panels to extend about 6-10 inches above the window and 8-12 inches on each side. However, that may vary depending on the ceiling height. For super tall ceilings I might extend the height, and with shorter ceilings hang lower.
When it comes to width of curtain panels, I tend to lean towards extending the common widths for extra gather. At a minimum, I like to ensure the finished panels together measure 3x the width of the window.
Our bedroom curtains are 92″ long, quite a bit shorter than I typically do. But because our ceiling are tapered, the ceiling line is lower and I wanted to allow enough space to border the top of the curtain rod. I usually add an additional 1-2 inches to give a slight puddle. The width of the panels are 54″ for the side windows and 70″ for the center window.
For reference, below is a photo showing the window without curtains. What a difference they make!
Curtain Installation
Now the fun part- installation! Luckily, Homerilla’s curtains come with their own rings, eliminating another thing you have to think about. As I mentioned earlier, the curtains come with the adjustable hooks already inserted, making for an effortless installation. Just hang the panels on the hooks and voila- custom window treatments are complete!
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you find my quick curtain summary helpful the next time you’re in the process of picking out curtains. And if you’re looking for recommendations, I’ve linked some of my favorites for you to shop below. I also encourage you to order a sample book if you’re having a hard time deciding on materials and colors. Being able to feel the fabric and compare colors really helps in making the right decision.
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