How Wide Curtains Should *Technically* Be, and What Looks Best Aren't Always the Same — Here's How to Get the Latter

Modern beige and white living room with hints of gold and green, including beige and gold curtains, a gold lampshade and green sofa.

In the interior realm, a lot of thought is often given to how long your curtains should be and whether or not they should touch the floor. But if your intention is to create a stylish finish (and it should be), a question you should also be asking is: how wide should curtains be for a truly luxurious look?

“Curtain width is one of the most overlooked details in window dressing, and yet it has the power to completely transform a space,” says Victoria Robinson, a product manager at curtain brand Hillarys. “Get it wrong, and curtains can look flat or skimpy. But get it right, and they bring instant polish and softness, creating a room that feels thoughtfully layered and beautifully finished.”