1. Measuring Curtain Width
Start by measuring the width of your window. Use a metal tape measure for accuracy and measure from one edge of the window frame to the other. If you want your curtains fully drawn back from the window during daylight hours, add an extra 15-20cm on each side of your window frame. This allows enough space for your curtains to sit comfortably without blocking light or views.
Next, consider curtain fullness - this is how gathered or bunched up your curtains will be when closed. We recommend a Fullness Ratio of 1.5 - 2 for all curtains. The higher the fullness ratio the more gathered and heavier the curtains will be. (The width of the curtain in our listings is the width of the panel before gathering.)
2. Measuring Curtain Height
The drop of your curtain depends on where you want them to end – at the sill, below the sill or floor length are common choices.
For sill length: Measure from the top of your track or pole down to 1cm above the windowsill.
For below sill length: Measure from top of track or pole down to approximately 15cm below windowsill.
For floor length: Measure from top of track or pole down to 1cm above floor level.
Remember that if you're using a curtain track, start measuring from top of track whereas if using a pole measure from underneath it.
3. Considering Curtain Styles
Different styles may require different measurements; eyelet and tab top curtains hang directly from poles so they should fall around 4cm below it whereas pencil pleat can hang either under poles with rings or directly off tracks so they should reach just above them.