If you mean too short, then yes. They should come all the way to the floor. They could also be hung so the rod is closer to the ceiling, but that would mean all new drapes for you, I'm afraid.

I'm sorry to say that they are hung wrong... This picture best shows how curtains should be hung.

cbailie is right

I agree. Drapes are too short and hung too low. Also I would double up on the panels so they don't look like rags hanging on the rod.

Drapes should touch the floor also if you hang the rod higher it will give the illusion your windows are larger.

This is without doubt the rudest group of comments I have ever read. " rags on a rod ". Not everyone has the resources to hire a decorator that is why they use this site and constructive comments are what are wanted not sarcastic criticism.

BeverlyFL.....'s advice and example picture was helpful, too bad she had to throw in the snarky comment, without that remark she would have sounded like a "pro".

I think your curtains look very nice. If you can lower a bit so they "kiss" the floor I think they would look perfect. Also, a trick to get the wrinkles out without ironing is throw them in the dyer with a wet wash cloth. It will sort of steam the wrinkles out. I do prefer the floor to ceiling look to visually give "height" to the room, but it's not a deal breaker and still look nice window height.

Thanks...I know I need to get the wrinkles out. The dryer idea is very helpful.
I want to ask a follow up question...I intentionally only want side panels, so I don't block out any light. Doubling up on the panels would make them too wide (i.e would cover more of the window), even when they are all the way open. Would lining them give them more body and take away from the "rag" appearance?

First, if my comment came across as rude, I apologize. I was only trying to answer your question. As far as lining your drapes, I think it would make them look fuller so that may be an option for you. If they will be stationary then they seem full enough to me, and what I like about lining them is that it serves as insulation around your windows....keeps it warmer in winter and cooler in summer. I

If you like them they're fine. I don't like drapes on the floor, the vacuum, and the air flowing up the drapes and not out into the room. I like the sheer. Ignore the rag remark. Get the wrinkles out and you have to do something for that to happen; I let mine hang for weeks wrinkled until I ironed. Once the wrinkles are out look again. If you add more panels you can extend your rod about six inches to a foot beyond your windows and have full curtains that don't cover more of your window.

Thanx, all. Yes, the panels are stationary. The curtains have a 4" hem, which I can let down...and then iron of course. But that's a project for next winter...summertime is play time!

Joanie,

What is important is what you think and what you want. It is your house :).

In the design world, we would start with longer drapes and hang them 1/2 way between the ceiling and the top of the window. This creates the illusion of higher ceilings. If you install the drapes so they overhang more on the wall, this creates a wider window effect and helps reduce fabric distortion if the drapes are unlined or lined with a light weight drapery lining.

When it comes to the bottom of the drape and how it should hang, this is purely the preference of the client. If the drapes are being opened and closed, the rule of thumb is to install them 1/2" off the floor. If they are stationary, some people like them to hit the floor. If the fabric is 100% poly and tends to billow when hanging off the floor, you might want to have this type of fabric hit the floor for more control of how the drapes look. As you can see, there are a lot of variables that can play into the final decision. Do what's best for your situation.

Cotton curtains usually shrink when machine washed, even on the cold setting and line dried. If you will be washing these, this is a good time to let the hem down all the way and resew it with a hem facing to add weight. Add some curtain weights to improve the drape. If you let the hem down now, the dark curtains will all fade at the same rate, otherwise the hem may fade differently than the rest of the fabric. I like curtains that are at least a half inch off the floor to keep them clean.

If you like your drapes (and I think that the color and style is lovely, by the way!) check and see what kind of hem they have. Perhaps you can take out the hem, buy some facing material, and lengthen them the few inches that Houzzers have suggested. You might also change the hanging mechanism from what appears to be a rod pocket to rings on a rod to gain a few more inches in length. Just a thought!

Thanks, FinishingTouches for explaining the designers' logic/rules of thumb.
(I grew up in the 70's with big floor to ceiling draperies and I'm not a fan. I'm sitting In a nice hotel room in Atlanta as I write - wall-to-wall/ceiling-to-floor draperies...they look good with the room's design, but I'd never do it in my home. Thanks for offering options.)