How to measure for curtains

The track goes on the wall above the window. You measure where the track will be, not the window itself.

1. 1

   Mark the track height

   Pencil a mark where the top of the track will go. About 150 mm above the frame looks balanced; higher makes the window look taller.

   TipUnder a cornice? Leave at least 10 mm below it for the brackets, or the curtain will hang lower than planned.

2. 2

   Measure the frame and add the extension

   Measure across the outside of the frame, then add 150–300 mm on each side so the open curtain clears the glass. A 1800 mm frame with 150 mm each side needs a 2100 mm track.

   TipOpen, the curtain stacks to about 30% of the track width. The further the track runs past the frame, the less glass the stack covers.

3. 3

   Measure the drop three times

   From your mark to the floor on the left, centre and right. Send the shortest.

   TipNew flooring on the way? Measure after it’s down.

4. 4

   Send the numbers as measured

   Track width and drop in millimetres. Pick the heading and how it opens when you order. We recommend the curtain sits just off the floor so the fabric can settle.

   Watch outDon’t work out fullness or take anything off. We allow for the heading, track and hem.