Measuring for Curtains

Curtain Width:

Measure the length of your pole between the finials (distance A) or measure the length of your track. If you do not have a pole or 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 12 to 15 cm above the window (if there is enough space below the ceiling to allow for this) and 15 to 30cm(excluding finials) either side of the window to allow the curtain to hang clear of the edge of the window when drawn back.

Curtain Drop:

For Pencil, Gathered, Pelmet, Pinch Pleat or Goblet headings if you have a pole, measure from the bottom of the curtain ring (see dashed line on the diagram), and if you have a track, decide whether you want the curtains to hang below the track or to cover the track – and take your measurements accordingly.

Note:

As a general rule of thumb for a 35mm diameter pole, the optimum position for the curtain to hang is 4-5 cms below the centre line of the pole , with the curtain just covering the eye of the curtain ring.

For Eyelet and Tab Top headings measure from the top of the pole and note the diameter of the pole (we need it to work out the size of the channel for the tabs).

You need to decide where the curtain will finish; the length is purely a matter of personal preference but we suggest:

• window sill: measure 1cm above
sill (distance B)
• below sill: measure at least 15cm
below sill (distance C)
• to clear the floor: measure 1cm
above floor level (distance D)
• to break on the floor: measure to the
floor and add 3 to 5cm
• to pool on the floor: measure to the
floor and add 5-15cm (depending on
personal preference)