Custom curtains cost $300 to $1,000 or more per panel, according to Blinds Chalet, or $300 to $4,000 per window with rod, hardware, and installation, according to HomeGuide. Ready-made panels run $20 to $150, and semi-custom panels run $100 to $300. Angi puts installation at $20 to $100 per window. House AI can preview curtain colors on a photo of your room first.
The price depends on three things: how much is made to your size, the fabric and lining, and whether someone hangs them for you. A window with a pair of panels costs twice the panel price before any of that.
Custom vs made-to-measure vs ready-made curtain prices
Custom panels cost the most because every detail is chosen for your window. Made-to-measure panels, sold as semi-custom, are cut to your width and length from a set list of fabrics and pleats. Ready-made panels come off the shelf in standard sizes.
| Type | Price per panel | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-made | $20 to $150 | Standard sizes off the shelf, with the fewest fabric choices |
| Semi-custom (made-to-measure) | $100 to $300 | Your width and length, from a set list of fabrics and pleat styles |
| Custom | $300 to $1,000 or more | Any fabric, lining, pleat, and size, made for one window |
HomeGuide prices custom curtains per window instead, at $300 to $4,000 including fabric, rod, hardware, and installation. Its average for curtains of any kind, installed by a pro, is $50 to $500 per window. Motorized curtains run $300 to $2,500 per window with installation.
What installation and hardware add
Labor is a small share of a custom order. Angi puts installation at $20 to $100 per window, and HomeGuide at $45 to $250, with 30 minutes to 2 hours of work per window. Angi lists decorative rods, finials, and brackets at $20 to $200, and blackout or thermal liners at $40 to $200. HomeGuide puts a basic curtain rod at $3 to $40 or more.
How to preview curtain colors and lengths first
Step 1: Photograph the window wall
Stand back far enough to fit the whole window, the wall above it, and the floor in the frame, in daylight.
Step 2: Try colors and lengths in House AI
Upload the photo to House AI, set the room type, and describe the curtains in your own words, such as floor-length sage linen curtains. Each design takes about 15 seconds, and every user gets 3 free designs a day, so you can compare three colors on one photo.
Step 3: Order swatches and measure
AI doesn't measure your window, small details like pleats can drift, and screen color is not fabric color. Order fabric swatches, check them in daylight, and measure the rod width and drop yourself before you pay a deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Are custom curtains worth the money?
They are worth it for odd window sizes, very tall windows, or a fabric you can't find ready-made. For standard windows, semi-custom panels at $100 to $300 each cover most needs.
How much do custom drapes cost for a whole house?
Multiply your window count by the per-window price. At HomeGuide's $300 to $4,000 per window, ten windows would run $3,000 to $40,000.
How much does it cost to have curtains installed?
Angi puts it at $20 to $100 per window, and HomeGuide at $45 to $250 per window.
How long should curtains be?
Most curtains you open every day should just graze the floor or stop a little above it. The full rules are in our curtain length guide.
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Sources: Blinds Chalet, "How Much Do Drapery Panels Cost? (Pricing Guide)," updated April 23, 2026. HomeGuide, "How Much Do Curtains Cost? (2026)," March 13, 2025. Angi, "How Much Do Window Treatments Cost? [2026 Data]," updated October 8, 2026. All checked October 17, 2026. House AI figures come from the House AI app.