Question 1

What is the difference between a single width and a double width?

Accepted Answer

Our curtains in single width are ca. 140cm wide. With curtain hooks that create the waves, the curtain will then be at its most 90cm wide when stretched, and at least 35cm when gathered. We recommend letting it cover a width of about 60-70cm to get the nicest curtain waves.

Our curtains in double width are 280cm wide. With curtain hooks that create the waves, the curtain is then at its most stretched out to about 180cm wide, and about 70cm when gathered. We recommend letting it cover a width of about 140-160cm to get the nicest curtain waves.

* The above measurements apply to the most common suspension, in a curtain rail, with a double-finger hook.

Question 2

Could you combine single width and double width in the same window?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely!

It's very common amongst our customers that the walls on the sides of a window are not completely symmetrical. Often there is a narrower wall section on one side of a window, and more space on the other. Then the most natural curtain solution is to have a double width where there is more space, and a single width where there is less!

Question 3

How wide can the curtain be at its most?

Accepted Answer

Single width (140cm) Maximum 90cm Minimum 35cm Double width (280cm) Maximum 190 Minimum 70cm *The measurements above apply to the most common suspension, in a curtain rail, with a double-finger hook.

Question 4

How wide should my curtains be?

Accepted Answer

Gotain's philosophy is to always make it easy, which for us means a generous amount of fabric, billowing waves and a small trail against the floor. The curtains are made to measure according to your exact length and come in two fixed widths. If you are indecisive whether you should choose a singel width or a double width (and have enough space for a double width) - more textile is always preferable!

Our curtains in single width are ca. 140cm wide. With curtain hooks that create the waves, the curtain will then be at its most 90cm wide when stretched, and at least 35cm when gathered. We recommend letting it cover a width of about 60-70cm to get the nicest curtain waves.

Our curtains in double width are 280cm wide. With curtain hooks that create the waves, the curtain is then at its most stretched out to about 180cm wide, and about 70cm when gathered. We recommend letting it cover a width of about 140-160cm to get the nicest curtain waves.

* The above measurements apply to the most common suspension, in a curtain rail, with a double-finger hook.

How to measure: Curtain Width

Common questions about width

Single width or double width?