Macrame Door Curtain Sizes: Which Length Clears Your Doorway?

A macrame door curtain clears your doorway when its listed drop is shorter than, or equal to, the distance from the top of its header to the floor, minus whatever floor gap you want. For this panel, the choice is 70.9 in (180 cm) or 78.7 in (200 cm) of drop, so the height decision is much simpler than the three size names make it look.

Houseland lists three versions: 35.4 x 70.9 in (90 x 180 cm), 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm), and 39.4 x 78.7 in (100 x 200 cm). The 2 taller versions have the same 78.7 in (200 cm) length; only their width changes. Because the listing measures length from the top of the knotted header rather than from the rod, your useful number is the header-to-floor distance after you decide where the rod will sit.

Which macrame door curtain size fits your measured drop?

Choose the 70.9 in (180 cm) drop only when your header-to-floor distance is about 70.9 in (180 cm) or less; choose a 78.7 in (200 cm) drop when the available distance is closer to 78.7 in (200 cm). The 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm) and 39.4 x 78.7 in (100 x 200 cm) versions are identical in length, so they solve width rather than height.

The eye-and-diamond pattern stays the same across all 3 sizes, so you are not trading away the design when you change dimensions. That matters because the 2 longer choices differ by only 2.0 in (5 cm) in width, while their vertical reach is exactly the same 78.7 in (200 cm).

How should you measure from the rod to the floor?

Measure the finished hanging position, not just the door slab: mark where the top of the header will sit, then measure straight down to the floor. Even when an opening itself is 78.7 in (200 cm) high, a rod or bracket placed above the top edge raises the header line and reduces the floor clearance available to a 78.7 in (200 cm) panel.

1. Mark the header line. Decide whether the rod sits above the casing or inside the opening, then mark the point where the curtain's top header will actually begin.
2. Measure vertically to the floor. If that number is 79.5 in, a 78.7 in (200 cm) panel leaves about 0.8 in of floor clearance before any real-world variation in hanging position.
3. Choose your floor gap. If you want 1.0 in of visible clearance under a 78.7 in (200 cm) panel, the header should start about 79.7 in above the floor.
4. Check the width separately. A 31.5 in (80 cm) opening is a different decision from a 78.7 in (200 cm) drop; height decides clearance, while width decides fullness and how far the panel can gather.

The product page shows top loops pre-threaded on a removable connecting cord, and it advises measuring the loop on arrival before buying a pole. That is also why the rod itself should come after the panel: a small diameter mismatch can turn a correct 78.7 in (200 cm) length choice into a hanging problem. If the doorway has adjacent art or trim, planning the wall beside the door first can prevent the new rod from colliding with nearby decor.

What happens at a 31.5 x 78.7 in opening?

At a roughly 31.5 x 78.7 in (80 x 200 cm) opening, the 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm) version gives 5.9 in (15 cm) of extra width while matching the opening's nominal height. The 39.4 x 78.7 in (100 x 200 cm) version gives about 7.9 in (20 cm) of extra width at the same 78.7 in (200 cm) drop.

Worked example 1: suppose the top of the header will sit 79.3 in above the floor. A 78.7 in (200 cm) panel leaves about 0.6 in of clearance, while a 70.9 in (180 cm) panel leaves about 8.4 in. That 7.8 in (20 cm) difference is visually large at the bottom of a doorway, so measure from the planned header line instead of choosing by door name alone.

Worked example 2: suppose your opening is 31.5 in (80 cm) wide and the header line is 78.7 in (200 cm) above the floor. The 37.4 in (95 cm) panel has 5.9 in (15 cm) more fabric width than the opening, which is the same spare-width arithmetic given in the listing. The 39.4 in (100 cm) panel adds another 2.0 in (5 cm), useful if you expect to gather the panel more strongly to one side.

Recommended for this use case: a homeowner with a doorless opening around 31.5 in (80 cm) wide and a measured header-to-floor distance around 78.7 in (200 cm) should start with the 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm) variant, because it keeps the full 78.7 in (200 cm) drop while adding 5.9 in (15 cm) of width beyond the opening.

From the shop

Macrame Door Curtain, One Pattern in Three Sizes to 100 x 200 cm

Best for a roughly 31.5 in (80 cm) doorless opening when a 78.7 in (200 cm) drop fits your measured header-to-floor distance; Houseland lists the 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm) size as the default for that case. No rod, brackets, or wall fixings are included, so measure the loops on arrival and plan the hardware separately.

View the 3-size macrame door curtain — 3 sizes & current price

Which width gives enough gather without swallowing the opening?

Use width as a fullness decision after height is settled: 35.4 in (90 cm), 37.4 in (95 cm), and 39.4 in (100 cm) all cover different opening widths, but only the last 2 share the 78.7 in (200 cm) drop. Houseland identifies the 37.4 x 78.7 in (95 x 200 cm) size as the default around a roughly 31.5 x 78.7 in (80 x 200 cm) interior opening and points to the 39.4 in (100 cm) width when more side gather is useful.

On a 31.5 in (80 cm) opening, the 35.4 in (90 cm) panel gives about 3.9 in (10 cm) of total width beyond the opening. The 37.4 in (95 cm) panel raises that to about 5.9 in (15 cm), and the 39.4 in (100 cm) panel raises it to about 7.9 in (20 cm). Those are total width differences, not per-side allowances; if you center a panel, each side gets roughly half.

One panel comes with each order. If you want the doorway to part from both sides, 2 panels create the symmetrical arrangement shown in the listing, while 1 panel is the simpler choice for a single tie-back. The panel is listed as 100% cotton with long twisted strands and the same eye-and-diamond header in all 3 sizes, so the visual pattern stays consistent even if you choose the wider option.

How do you keep the strands clear in a working doorway?

Keep the usable passage clear by mounting the panel outside the walking line and tying it back during frequent traffic rather than repeatedly pushing through long strands. The listing specifically recommends tying the panel back in a doorway used every day, which also makes the width choice more important than it would be on a static backdrop.

1. Open the door fully before choosing the rod position. A 90-degree swing can occupy space that looked empty with the door closed; checking what the door hits behind it uses the same practical test.
2. Check the clear walking width with the curtain tied back. On an accessible route, the U.S. Access Board specifies a 32 in (815 mm) minimum clear door opening and measures a swinging-door opening with the door at 90 degrees; that ADA rule applies specifically to accessible routes.
3. Recheck the bottom after tying back. Gathering a 78.7 in (200 cm) panel to one side can change how the loose strands sit, so confirm that no bundle rests in the footpath.

Door hardware and nearby fixtures deserve the same full-swing check. If a sconce, pendant, or rod projects into the arc, the method in checking a light fitting where a door swings is a useful companion before drilling bracket holes.

When should you choose a longer or different curtain?

Choose another curtain type when your measured header-to-floor distance exceeds 78.7 in (200 cm) and you want the textile to finish close to the floor. Neither 78.7 in (200 cm) variant can gain extra length; the only size change between them is 2.0 in (5 cm) of width.

A custom-length solid textile panel is the more direct answer for a tall opening that needs an 84 in or 96 in drop, while a shorter 70.9 in (180 cm) version makes sense for a lower archway or a deliberate high finish. For decorative fiber options beyond this 3-size pattern, the handmade fiber wall art collection is the single broader collection to compare.

The practical trade-off with this 3-size panel is the hanging hardware: no rod, brackets, or wall fixings are included. Measure the header loops when the panel arrives, then buy a pole that actually fits those loops and choose brackets and fasteners appropriate to your wall and mounting position.

For window use in a home with young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says cordless window coverings are the safest option because accessible cords can create a strangulation hazard. That CPSC guidance is about window coverings; if this long-cord panel would be used at a window within a child's reach, choose a cordless covering instead.

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