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Why are they called cafe curtains?
A cafe curtain refers to a curtain that is hung only partway up the window – the way many old roadside cafes used to cover their windows.
Can you use one panel on a window?
Can You Use Just One Curtain Panel? Yes, you can use just one curtain panel. This is sometimes called single panel curtains. Individual panel curtains work exceptionally well for sliding doors or smaller windows.
Should cafe curtains be lined?
If your cafe curtains look too thin or lack body, try lining each panel to improve the hang.
How high should cafe curtains be hung?
If there is no window sill, then cafe curtains can hang around fifteen centimeters (six inches) below the window. If there is a window sill present, then cafe curtains should hang just above the sill. It is suggested that cafe style curtains hang above the sill by about one centimeter (three-eighths of an inch).
Can you put cafe curtains in a living room?
In the Living Room The windows behind the sofa are a great location for cafe curtains, too, as seen here in a room from designer Sara Gilbane. They’re low maintenance; no need to open them in the morning for light or close them in the evening for privacy.
How do cafe curtains work?
Cafe, or tier, curtains are designed to hang from the middle of the window to the bottom of the window sill. They provide privacy while letting in light through the top portion of the window. Like most other curtains and drapes, cafe curtains are typically installed with two panels per window.
Can cafe curtains be used in a bedroom?
In the Bedroom Most people want more control over the light in their bedroom, but if you’re an early riser, cafe curtains certainly add a unique style to bedroom windows, like here in designer Jenny Keenan’s cottage.
Can I use 3 curtain panels?
Feed all three panels onto a rod through the upper casing or tabs, making sure all three are right side out. Better Homes & Gardens advises using a curtain rod that is wider than your window.
How wide should curtain panels be?
How wide should curtains be? To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod. That means if you are ordering Grommet style or Rod-pocket style, the total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window/rod widths.