All the time.I think puddling works sometimes a lot depends on style and also the fabric of the drapes I do think drapes need to be at the floor not above it but that is really all that you need to know as for puddling it is a visual thing not decided without context .

I like the look (puddling) in certain decor, but for my house? No. One word: cats. 😄

Because of said cats, and cat hair, I keep my curtains right above floor level.

Puddling became popular back in the day because it was an indication of wealth — showing off that the homeowner could afford extra (pricey) fabric. A display of opulence. I remember it being big during the“Tuscan” trend, too. Currently, I’m seeing it mostly in boho looks ... not MCM/boho mixes, but true, layered boho.

Puddling is not a trend, as much as a certain desired look for a room

Floor length have always been the go to, given the right type of window

It’s also important to consider the height

Thank you all for your comments. I too have a cat. What is considered high water curtains. Do they need to actually touch the floor or can they be 1/4” above the floor?

1/4" to 1/2" is fine. Anything more is considered high water curtains.

I have two cats and my curtains touch the floor - never had any issues as they ignore (they prefer things they can get their nails into). Even if curtains are a touch higher, it’s not a problem for a cat to damage if they wanted to. Fabric choice is important; something that won’t run or pull, just in case and I have a linen blend and again, no issues.

For me, it’s ease of cleaning and vacuuming, not cat damage. My Dyson likes to try to eat curtains.

I don't care for puddled drapes either. It seems very impractical from a cleaning standpoint, and I don't think it looks nice even when they are positioned to be perfectly balanced. Even with ours about 1/4"-1/2" above the floor, they sometimes trap dust balls.

Having the curtains break at the floor, the way a man's trouser leg breaks at his shoes may be a good compromise.

Puddled drapes went along with lavish silk drapes detailed like a ballgown. There are still homes being designed in that fashion and that drapery detail may work in those circumstances.

Now interiors are a bit less accessorized and more tailored and minimal, the drapery panels follow along and no longer puddle though a break at the bottom is a nice touch.

However, a good installation should have a lavish amount of panel widths and not look like two rags hung from rods.

I haven’t hung curtains in years but I’m thinking about adding a few to add color too our rooms. We currently just have shades.

I love the look of puddled drapes in the right space. I have three rooms with drapes in my home. In one of the three rooms, the drapes puddle.