How To Measure For Curtains
A well fitting pair of curtains can complete the look of a room, as well as being practical by blocking outside light, and retaining warmth during the winter. At Closs & Hamblin, our expert home consultants will measure your existing curtains or window during your FREE home measuring service, but if you would like to submit your own measurements, please use the following guide.
Measuring Tips
Take time to measure you window carefully, and take the measurements several times to confirm the dimensions. We would suggest using a metal tape for accuracy.
Will your curtains hang from a track or pole? We recommend fitting the track or pole before taking measurements - they should be positioned 15cm (6 inches) above the window and extend 15-20cm (6-8 inches) either side.
Don't forget to tell us if your track has a cording system or overlap carrier.
Measuring Width
Measure the total width of the track or pole (excluding the finials) – do not measure the window unless it is wall-to-wall. Don’t forget to allow for overlap – this is an additional measurement, normally 2.5cm (1 inch) that allows the hanging curtains to overlap in the middle when they are closed.
If your curtains are to be hung from a track, do you want the curtains to curve fully around the edges of the track so they touch the wall?
Measuring Length
The style of heading, and whethr you choose track or poles your curtain has will determine where you measure from (see our handy diagram below).
Decide whether you want your curtains to fall to the sill, below the sill or to the floor.
- Sill length curtains finish 1.25cm (1/2 inch) above the sill.
- Curtains that fall below the sill finish 15cm (6 inches) below.
- Floor length curtains finish 1.5cm (1/2 inch) from the floor.
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Expert Window Solutions Across the South East of England
If you are worried or in any doubt of how to correctly measure your curtains, please contact us and we can organise a local home consultant to visit you at home. Our home consultations are no-obligation, and completely free. Closs & Hamblin can provide made to measure window solutions across 8 locations in the South East of England. We currently serve areas within a 25 mile radius of Brighton, Canterbury, Chichester, Eastbourne, Guildford, Horsham, Tunbridge Wells & Winchester. Please click here to search using your postcode.
Addresses within these locations can take advantage of our free home measuring service, simply contact your nearest store or fill in this form to request an appointment.
