{"id":9522,"date":"2024-01-25T17:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T22:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9522"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:50:03","slug":"should-curtains-touch-the-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/should-curtains-touch-the-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Curtains Touch the Floor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_dee4ec-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_dee4ec-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_dee4ec-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_dee4ec-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_dee4ec-0d > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column9522_a6c073-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column9522_a6c073-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column9522_a6c073-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column9522_a6c073-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_a6c073-a7 kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/3_drapes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Drapery<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6b02d4-5f, 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_3bd0bf-d8\">January 25, 2024<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_f911f4-f3\">Should Curtains Touch the Floor?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if curtains should touch the floor? In general, yes, it\u2019s best for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\">curtains and drapes<\/a> to touch the floor, either by kissing the floor or floating just above it. The effect of long, floor-length curtains is a luxurious look that accentuates the height of your window and ceiling. Plus, it makes the drapery look tailored and curated specifically for your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when it comes to how exactly your curtains touch the floor, there are a few different options. Finding the right length for your space can be transformative for the room\u2019s overall aesthetic while giving you the functionality you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_cef473-f6 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_c1b5fb-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-main-lengths-for-drapery\">Main Lengths for Drapery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about curtain length styles and deciding how curtains should touch the floor, there are three main lengths for drapery to choose from: float length, break length, and puddle length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_e3eddd-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_e3eddd-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_e3eddd-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_e3eddd-91 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column9522_381a9d-24, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column9522_381a9d-24:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:-135px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_381a9d-24 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b\"]{margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_a01046-8b\">Float Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_19b718-e6\">The drapery hovers above the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d .kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-8);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d:hover .kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-6);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_429429-5d:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"]{margin-bottom:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_429429-5d button-arrow wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_429429-5d\"><a href=\"#float-length\">EXPLORE FLOAT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_2b9032-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:end;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:end;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;min-height:500px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-claude-stripe-alabaster-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-break-length-drapes-content-2023-montauk-300x500px.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05{margin-bottom:125px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:0px;min-height:500px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_2cca35-05 alignnone kt-row-has-bg 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:-135px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_a9b4f0-76 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70\"]{margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_21f3e8-70\">Break Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_331112-64\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_331112-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_331112-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_331112-64\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_331112-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_331112-64\">The drapery kisses the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_fee7e8-e1, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_fee7e8-e1 .kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-8);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_fee7e8-e1\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_fee7e8-e1:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_fee7e8-e1:hover 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Break<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_157553-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_157553-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_157553-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_997d5d-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_fecf5f-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_fecf5f-dd{margin-bottom:125px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_fecf5f-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:500px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_fecf5f-dd alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-bottom\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:30px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:25px;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:-135px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_bff5c7-39 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b\"]{margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7d2d73-3b\">Puddle Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_734f45-76\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_734f45-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_734f45-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_734f45-76\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_734f45-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_734f45-76\">The drapery puddles on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e .kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-8);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e:hover .kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-6);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_9e44b7-0e:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"]{margin-bottom:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e button-arrow wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_9e44b7-0e\"><a href=\"#puddle-length\">explore puddle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_e7b447-15 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_6307de-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_6307de-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_6307de-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p id=\"h-choosing-the-curtain-length-for-your-space-depends-on\"><strong>Choosing the curtain length for your space depends on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aesthetic preferences<\/strong> \u2013 Curtain length can give you different aesthetics, from a crisp modern look with float-length drapery to a luxurious, opulent look with puddle drapery. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functionality<\/strong> \u2013 If you plan to regularly open and close your drape panels, float or break length is best, as the drapery will either hover or just graze the floor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fabric<\/strong> \u2013 Certain fabrics can stretch or shrink over time, so it\u2019s best to choose a length that\u2019s mindful of your fabric\u2019s behavior. For example, linen and wool curtains are more likely to relax and stretch over time, so these types of fabric curtains should be cut slightly shorter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-curtain-lengths-and-styles\">Examples of Curtain Lengths and Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See examples of each type of curtain length to learn more about popular design choices and how to choose the best curtain length for your space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_9e7654-11 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_1057b2-75 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"float-length\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_189e1e-b2\">Float Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_75753e-60 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_83c321-e9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9522_f27772-d2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_f27772-d2 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-heathered-linen-ivory-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-living-room-content-2023-kips-bay-dallas-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Ripple Fold Drapery in Heathered Linen in Ivory in a cream-colored living room, showing floor-length curtains and where curtains should fall for a float-length look.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-heathered-linen-ivory-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-living-room-content-2023-kips-bay-dallas-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-heathered-linen-ivory-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-living-room-content-2023-kips-bay-dallas-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-heathered-linen-ivory-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-living-room-content-2023-kips-bay-dallas-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_3dbd03-47\">Float length means your curtains hang just above the floor, for a simple, tailored look. If you&#8217;re wondering how high should curtains be off the floor, float-length drapery should sit no more than \u00bd- to 1-inch above the surface. Any any higher and your curtains may look like they were ordered too short.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_f08a84-21 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_156165-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_156165-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_156165-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_77f6ed-4b, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_77f6ed-4b .kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_77f6ed-4b{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_77f6ed-4b:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_77f6ed-4b\"><strong>How to Measure for Float-Length Drapery: <\/strong>Measure from the curtain rod down the floor and subtract \u00bd or \u00bc of an inch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_18b94d-b7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_b13fc3-ab inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9522_3b6fcf-fd:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9522_3b6fcf-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_3b6fcf-fd size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-floating-drapes-plant-content-2022-los-angeles-475x500px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery in Luxe Linen Oyster with floating drapes beside a plant, showing how high curtains should be off the floor for float-length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-floating-drapes-plant-content-2022-los-angeles-475x500px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-floating-drapes-plant-content-2022-los-angeles-475x500px-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_e225b8-49 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_683a11-67\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_683a11-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_683a11-67\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_683a11-67\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_683a11-67 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_683a11-67\">When to Choose Float-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating drapery is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A crisp, clean, modern look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newer homes with relatively level floors as the clean line of drapery will accentuate the level floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy functionality as the panels won\u2019t graze the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casual and formal rooms including bedrooms, kitchens, dining and living rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/nursery-curtains\/\">Curtains for nurseries<\/a> and kids\u2019 rooms so there\u2019s no excess fabric that can be played with or sat upon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pristine fabrics that are unlikely to stretch or shrink, like Sunbrella fabrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_5e8e98-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_844dfd-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_844dfd-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_859482-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_859482-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_859482-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_859482-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_859482-5d\">When Not to Choose Float-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A float length isn&#8217;t always ideal, and the following situations will warrant a longer curtain length:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Older homes with uneven floors, as the clean line of the drapery will accentuate the unevenness of your floors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019ve chosen natural fabrics, like silk, linen, and wool, your drapes may shrink or stretch over time. If the fabric shrinks, the drapes could end up looking too short and unsophisticated. If it stretches, it may not stretch evenly across the bottom, making the drapes look ill-tailored. For natural fabrics, it&#8217;s typically best to choose break or puddle length to avoid these potential aesthetic issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_b12ab6-ff alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_6558a4-33 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"break-length\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_b8c4d6-2f\">Break Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_be1273-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_68ded7-1f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9522_6c71b3-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_6c71b3-fd size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-casa-stripe-sky-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-bright-modern-entryway-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery in Casa Stripe Sky in a bright modern entryway, showing break-length floor curtains that gently touch the floor\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-casa-stripe-sky-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-bright-modern-entryway-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-casa-stripe-sky-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-bright-modern-entryway-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-casa-stripe-sky-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-bright-modern-entryway-content-2023-palm-beach-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0cdda8-14\">Break length refers to drapery that kisses the floor, or gently trails along it. If you&#8217;re asking do curtains have to touch the floor, break length is the most universally flattering answer: just 1 to 2 inches of excess fabric creates an intentionally elongated look without excessive puddling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_440301-34 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_e89b15-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_6661c3-bc, .kt-adv-heading-link9522_6661c3-bc .kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_6661c3-bc{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_6661c3-bc:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_6661c3-bc\"><strong>How to Measure for Break-Length Drapery: <\/strong>Measure from the curtain rod down the floor and add 1 to 2 inches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_04ed57-a1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_3b4304-30 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9522_5c85c4-7f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9522_5c85c4-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_5c85c4-7f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-surrey-stripe-morel-and-natural-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-wood-chest-content-2023-montauk-475x500px.jpg\" alt=\"Pinch Pleat Drapery in Surrey Stripe Morel and Natural beside a wood chest, showing floor length curtains touching the floor with a tailored break length design.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-surrey-stripe-morel-and-natural-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-wood-chest-content-2023-montauk-475x500px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-surrey-stripe-morel-and-natural-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-wood-chest-content-2023-montauk-475x500px-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_bbc5d6-72 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_dce39e-a7\">When to Choose Break-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Break-length drapery is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An elegant, elongated look with a touch of luxury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homes with uneven floors, as the longer curtain length helps to disguise the unevenness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy functionality, as long as you don\u2019t mind the fabric grazing the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casual and formal rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, dining and living rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural fabrics, like silk, linen, wool and cotton that are prone to stretching or shrinking in different conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_0e1c4a-ee alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_e391ad-6f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Not to Choose Break-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Break length is the most versatile of the curtain lengths, but there are a few situations where it isn&#8217;t the right fit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Along any older floor or baseboard with splinters or protruding nails that the drapery might catch and snag on. For those wondering should curtains touch the floor or baseboard, a break length along an older baseboard with damage is one situation where float may serve you better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drapery that sits behind furniture as the attractive break won\u2019t be visible and might cause the fabric to catch on the legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_5af414-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_acf611-e9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"puddle-length\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4fd7d5-33\">Puddle Length<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_fd3839-2f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_ea15ae-cb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9522_a73b13-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_a73b13-fd size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-luxe-living-room-content-2020-smallwoods-950x600px.jpg\" alt=\"Pinch Pleat Drapery in Silk Dupioni Pewter in a luxe living room, showing how long curtains should be for puddle length.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-luxe-living-room-content-2020-smallwoods-950x600px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-luxe-living-room-content-2020-smallwoods-950x600px-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-silk-dupioni-pewter-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-luxe-living-room-content-2020-smallwoods-950x600px-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_e52164-40\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_e52164-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_e52164-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_e52164-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_e52164-40\">Just as the name suggests, puddle-length drapery features excess fabric that puddles on the floor. The result is an opulent, luxurious look ideal for formal dining and living rooms. For those asking should curtains drag on the floor, puddle length is an intentional exception, where trailing fabric becomes a deliberate design statement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_911a88-7f alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_4c4e33-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95 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a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_2a41d2-95{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9522_2a41d2-95:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_2a41d2-95\"><strong>How to Measure for Puddle-Length Drapery: <\/strong>Measure from the curtain rod down the floor and add 3 to 6 inches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_691648-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_3a5c6f-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_3a5c6f-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_3a5c6f-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_3a5c6f-f3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9522_011aa1-14:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9522_011aa1-14 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_011aa1-14 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-baluster-indigo-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-unique-puddle-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-475x500px.jpg\" alt=\"A drape panel made of Alexa Hampton's Baluster in Indigo, showing unique puddle drapes and how long curtains should be for a fuller floor-length look\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-baluster-indigo-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-unique-puddle-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-475x500px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-baluster-indigo-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-unique-puddle-drapes-content-2023-port-chester-475x500px-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_7a0029-73 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_4ef737-b6\">When to Choose Puddle-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Puddling drapery is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An opulent, lavish look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homes with uneven floors as the puddling helps to disguise the unevenness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stationary, decorative applications since the long fabric makes it more difficult to adjust the panels regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal rooms like dining rooms and living rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thick, luxurious fabrics, like silk, wool, heavy linens and velvet which help to make the puddling lusher and fuller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_d2fce5-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_150032-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_150032-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_150032-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Not to Choose Puddle-Length Drapery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Puddle-length drapery is not as versatile as the shorter curtain lengths and may not be appropriate for the following applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/kids-curtains\/\">Curtains for kids\u2019 rooms<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/cat-proof-blinds\/\">homes with pets<\/a>, as the excess fabric can be easily sat upon, trampled and torn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drapery for active rooms like kitchens, game rooms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/sunroom-window-treatments\/\">sunrooms<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional spaces where you\u2019ll need to adjust the drapery frequently for privacy and light control like bedrooms, media rooms and casual living rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019ve chosen linen or wool, which can relax and stretch with gravity, a longer puddle-length curtain may become even longer over time, losing its tailored look. For these fabrics, break length or a shorter puddle length is often a better option. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_b6b99e-d8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_9569f1-12 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_0fe083-53\">Choosing the Right Curtain Length for Your Space<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_69fa70-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_7562d5-0a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9522_46ce0a-9c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_46ce0a-9c size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-chinoiserie-blush-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-pink-bedroom-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery in Chinoiserie Blush in a pink bedroom, showing bedroom curtains touching the floor with a soft break length.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-chinoiserie-blush-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-pink-bedroom-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-chinoiserie-blush-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-pink-bedroom-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-chinoiserie-blush-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-pink-bedroom-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding if curtains should touch the floor, break or puddle, there are several factors to consider in this curtain height guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of room &amp; activity levels <\/strong>\u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/rooms\">type of room<\/a> you&#8217;re installing your curtains in and how busy or active the space is both play big roles in which curtain length is best. In general, more casual, active rooms like kitchens and bedrooms benefit from a shorter length (float or break), while formal, less active rooms like dining rooms can be elevated further with luxurious puddle drapery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light control &amp; privacy<\/strong> \u2013 For the best light control, choose break or puddle-length drapery, which helps block more light at floor level for a more complete room-darkening effect. For stronger light blocking, consider combining other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/blackout-window-treatments\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/blackout-window-treatments\">blackout window treatments<\/a> like blinds and shades. You can also learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/layered-curtains\/\">how to layer curtains<\/a> effectively to improve light control and privacy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulation<\/strong> \u2013 For the best insulated curtains, choose break or puddle-length drapery, which helps reduce air seepage at floor level and creates fuller window coverage. If insulation is a priority, be sure to choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-lining\/\">drapery lining<\/a> for your curtain panels. Learn more in our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/curtains-to-keep-heat-out\/\">curtains that keep heat out<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/thermal-curtains\/\">thermal curtains<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everyday functionality \u2013<\/strong> If you know you\u2019ll be opening and closing your curtains on a regular basis, it\u2019s best to choose float or break length, as puddling drapery will drag on the floor excessively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fabric selection<\/strong> \u2013 Synthetic fabrics that are unlikely to shrink or stretch are best for float-length drapery; natural fibers that are prone to stretching and shrinking are best for break-length drapery; and luxurious thick fabrics, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/velvet-curtains\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/velvet-curtains\/\">velvet<\/a>, silk and wool, are ideal for puddle-length drapery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_9be8e7-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_a4fe49-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Measure for Curtain Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know about each type of length and factors for choosing each one, it\u2019s time to learn the best practices for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/\">measuring curtain length<\/a> so you can get just the right look and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before measuring for length, you need to decide how to position your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-panels\/#hardware\">curtain rod or track system<\/a>. The best way to hang drapery is high and wide above your window, which helps to accentuate the height of your room and the size of your window. The curtain rod should sit <strong>a little more than halfway between your window frame and ceiling<\/strong>. Or, for very tall ceilings, position your rod about 8 to 10 inches above the window frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the right positioning for your curtain rod, you can measure for length. For a full walkthrough on placement, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\">how to hang curtains<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-curtain-rods\/\">how to install curtain rods<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_f8cb45-ad alignnone button-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_2c979b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_2c979b-df inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9522_a10646-77:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9522_a10646-77 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9522_a10646-77 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-to-measure-curtain-length-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-measure-for-float-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"Illustration showing how to measure curtain length for float drapery and how far curtains should be from the floor\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-to-measure-curtain-length-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-measure-for-float-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-to-measure-curtain-length-should-curtains-touch-the-floor-measure-for-float-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_4e45cd-51 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9522_7c992e-53\">How high should curtains be off the floor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the distance from where you want the rod or track system to be to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For float-length drapery, measure from your rod to about \u00bd inch off the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For break-length drapes, measure from your rod to the floor and add 1 to 2 inches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a puddle effect, measure from your rod to the floor and add 3 to 6 inches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing where curtains should fall starts with understanding how each of these curtain lengths behaves in your specific space, from the flooring material to the room&#8217;s foot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9522_0610c6-7b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9522_0610c6-7b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9522_0610c6-7b{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9522_0610c6-7b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9522_97d822-18.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9522_97d822-18 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">How to Measure for Curtains<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9522_a58612-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9522_856d67-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9522_856d67-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9522_856d67-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Personalized Design Advice for Curtain Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a thorough understanding of drapery length and how to choose the right one for your curtains, you\u2019re ready to start turning your project vision into reality. Start by connecting with an expert Design Consultant who can answer your questions and help guide you toward the right drapery style, fabric and length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/showrooms\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/showrooms\">consultation at a showroom<\/a> where you can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/window-treatments\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/window-treatments\">window treatment options<\/a> in person or schedule a virtual consultation for convenience and ease. Either way, you\u2019ll get the support you need to make the final selections that transform your interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explore further inspiration in our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/modern-curtain-ideas\/\">modern curtain ideas<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/living-room-curtain-ideas\/\">living room curtain ideas<\/a> before making your final selections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11584_140c05-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image11584_9930b1-6d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-showroom-consulting-display-products-custom-window-treatments-design-consultation-blog-post-final-design-consultation-cta-2022-brooklyn-800x450px.jpg\" alt=\"Two women having a design consultation for window treatments as they look at material swatches in a showroom\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-showroom-consulting-display-products-custom-window-treatments-design-consultation-blog-post-final-design-consultation-cta-2022-brooklyn-800x450px.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-showroom-consulting-display-products-custom-window-treatments-design-consultation-blog-post-final-design-consultation-cta-2022-brooklyn-800x450px-300x169.jpg 300w, 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This series of FAQs recaps how long curtains should be, whether they should touch the floor, and how far off the floor they should hang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long should curtains be?<\/strong><br>Based on your style preference, curtains should hang anywhere from about 1 inch above the floor to 6 inches onto the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should curtains touch the floor?<\/strong><br>Yes, in most cases drapes look best when they touch or nearly touch the floor. The most common approach is a break length, where 1 to 2 inches of fabric gently grazes the floor for an elongated, elegant finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the standard curtain length?<\/strong><br>There is no single standard curtain length, as the right measurements depend on your ceiling height, rod placement, and chosen length style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should living room curtains touch the floor?<\/strong><br>Yes, in most cases living room curtains look best when they touch the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the best curtain length?<\/strong><br>Break length is often the best and most versatile curtain length for most rooms with 1 to 2 inches of fabric grazing the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How far should curtains be from the floor?<br><\/strong>If your curtains are not touching the floor, they should sit no more than 1\/2 inch to 1 inch above it. Curtains hanging more than an inch above the floor can look too short rather than intentionally styled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Should curtains touch the floor?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, in most cases curtains and drapes look best when they touch or nearly touch the floor. Floor-length curtains create a more tailored look and help accentuate the height of the window and ceiling.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the main curtain lengths to choose from?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The three main curtain lengths are float length, break length, and puddle length. 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