The way you decorate your home is entirely up to you — but there are a few guidelines and design suggestions you may want to keep in mind as you're decorating.Although there are rare exceptions, here are a few decorating rules that the pros say you should almost never break.
Having curtains that are too short can make your space feel incomplete.
Your curtains should graze the floor, according to some designers.
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Lauren White, owner and principal designer at Ellen W. Interior Concepts, said curtains should always hit the floor. This generally helps a space look larger and more polished."Curtains that are too short are like wearing high-water pants," she said. "It does not look good and makes your space look unfinished."There are rare exceptions to this — for example, if you're dealing with a window above a sink or bathtub.
