The Knowledge Library · 5 min read
How to Choose Drapery Length
Floor-grazing, kiss-to-floor, break, or puddle — length is a formality decision before it is a measurement one.
Drapery length is the second most visible specification in any program. Get the length wrong and the panel reads as builder-grade no matter how exquisite the fabric.
Kiss-to-floor
The studio's default. The panel meets the floor cleanly without pooling. Reads tailored and timeless.
Half-inch break
Acceptable when the floor is uneven or the architecture asks for a slightly softer reading.
Puddle
Romantic, formal, traditional. Specify only when the architecture and room temperature support it.
Floating short
Acceptable only on radiator-front or bench-seat windows where floor-length is not possible.
Written by Olga Rechdouni, ASID · House of Drapery