Mark the spot where you would like to hang the drapery rod.
Curtain measurements width length first.
Curtain measurements are always written with the width first and then the length.
Choose your curtain length.
Measure to the lowest place that you would like the fabric to hang either the floor or the bottom of the window.
To work out which one you need measure the length of the rail or pole between the finials not the window.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
Then add 1 5 inches to this measurement.
The extra 1 5 inches added at the end is to account for the upstand in grommet curtains the part of the fabric that stands above the curtain rod.
For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long.
Before you decide what size curtains you need you have to consider where you re going to mount the curtain rod.
This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications.
Most people choose to mount the rod 1 to 3 inches above the top of the window.
Have a steel tape measure ready and something to write all of your measurements down as you go along.
Before you measure your window for width it s best to choose the length of your curtain rod.
The width is always the first measurement given for example 46 x 54 117cm x 137cm means that each curtain is 46 inches 117cm wide by 54 inches 137cm drop.
The track or pole should be 15 20cm above your window and 15 20cm either side.
For grommet curtains measure from top of your curtain pole rod to the desired end point.
If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window.
If you have a track or pole already fitted ensure you measure the full width.
Once you know where you want to place your drapery hardware it s necessary to figure out your rod to floor height.
A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness.
When you begin to measure for curtains it s important to decide whether you want to mount.
117cm 46 168cm 66 or 228cm 90.
It is advisable to use a metal tape measure were possible when measuring for curtains.
Most ready made curtains come in these widths.
How to measure for curtains determine mounting technique.
