Textiles · Tool · 5 min ·
Curtains look cosy or flat depending on one number: fullness, the width of the fabric divided by the width of the pole it hangs from.
Slide the fullness and pole width in the planner and watch the folds change from the front and from above. You'll see why about 2× is the usual advice, when to go lighter or lusher, what to measure first, and how many ready-made panels your pole actually needs.
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A light, ready-made panel at a low price. A pair gives about 280 cm of fabric, so it suits a pole up to about 140 cm at classic 2× fullness; measure your pole first.
140 × 240 cm · Inbetween · White
A warm neutral panel that softens a window without blocking daylight. Two panels give about 290 cm of fabric: enough for a pole around 145 cm at 2×, or around 190 cm at a lighter 1.5×.
145 × 240 cm · Inbetween · Beige
A heavier, lined panel with some weight, which hangs straighter. Heavy fabric looks neat at a lighter fullness, so a pair can cover a pole of roughly 150–185 cm.
140 × 240 cm · Blackout · Insulating
