Measuring Guide for Customised Curtains

It’s important that your measurements are precise for perfectly fitted curtains.

 

Always use a metal tape measure to ensure accuracy.

 

You require two measurements when ordering the curtains, the curtain rod/track size referred as “CURTAIN WIDTH” and curtain drop referred as “CURTAIN LENGTH”

 

Curtain Width

Step 1 - The curtain width is the measurement from one end of the rod/track to the other. In case of a rod exclude the brackets and finials/decorative caps on the end.

 

Curtain Length

Step 2 - The curtain length is the measurement from the top of the rod/track to where you would like your curtain to finish.

 

Watch this video for the measuring guide.

 

Tips:

 

Width - Add at least 4" to 8" on each side of the window frame in the absence of rod. If you prefer wall-to-wall curtains, measure from one side to the other.

 

Length - In case of a window curtain please consider 6" to 8" below the sill (lowest part of the window) & 1" to 2" above the floor in case of a door/french window.

 

Rod Installation - Consider 4" to 8” above the window frame.

 

Ceiling to floor curtains - Always use tracks for full length curtains. This helps with the free movement of the curtains with minimum friction.

 

The fabrics are available in standard width of 54” or 48”. This is referred as a PANEL. You will require multiple panels to cover your windows. These can be customised to look like just 2 large curtains, each drawn to a side.

 

For a fuller look, you should make sure that the total width of your curtains fabric (PANEL) is two or three times the width of your window. Generally, the longer your curtains are, the more fullness they should have. This helps to achieve visual balance.

Your rod should always be wider than the window frame as well so that when the curtains are pushed back you're covering wall rather than blocking light that could be streaming in the room.  If space allows, I add as much as about a foot extra to the rod on each side of the window.