Curtains
Measuring Guide
Measuring for curtains:
Width
Measure the width of your pole between the finials or your track (including any overlap)
If you have neither a pole nor track, mark with a pencil on the wall the intended position of the track or pole and take measurements from this line. The track or pole is usually positioned 12cm (5”) above the window and 15cm (6”) either side of the window to allow the curtain to be pulled right back.
Length
Pencil, Gathered, Pelmet, Pinch Pleat or Goblet headings
If you have a pole, measure from the eye on the pole ring.
If you have a track, measure from the top of the track.
| Eyelet heading: |
measure from the top of the pole. |
| Tab Tops headings: |
measure from the underside of the pole and note the diameter of the pole (we need it to work out the size of the tabs). |
Finished length
You need to decide where you want the curtain to finish; the length is a matter of personal preference but we suggest:
- window sill: 1cm above
- below sill: at least 15cm
- to clear the floor: 1cm above floor level
- to break on the floor: add 3 to 5cm
- to pool on the floor: add 15cm - recommended for dress curtains only.
Measuring for Roman blinds
Decide where you will fit the rail: it can either sit inside the window recess, on the frame itself or above the window frame.
Width
| Recess width: |
Measure the inside of the recess in three places: top, middle and bottom; give us the narrowest width. Confirm your measurement as recess width, and we will allow for 1 or 2cm to avoid friction when pulling the blind up or down. |
| Blind width: |
Measure the full width of the window frame if the blind is to be fitted to the window frame or if the blind is hung outside the recess or there is no frame, add a further 7cm either side so that the blind doesn't let any light in. Please confirm this measurement as blind size. |
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