Curtains length by width
How to Measure Curtain Length & Width for Accurate Sizes
In matters of custom drapery, size does matter. From grommet curtains to pinch pleat drapes, each style has its own nuances when it comes to measuring. Unless you know how to measure and specify accurate curtain sizes, your windows may look less than loved. To help our clients measure curtain sizes accurately for best possible look, our in-house stylists bring you a detailed guide on how to measure curtains. We hope the tips below will help you provide us with accurate specifications for your new curtains from Spiffy Spools. If you have any questions about sizing, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED….SPIFFY TIP #1: For the most accurate measurements for curtain lengths and widths, use a steel tape measure. A fabric or plastic tape can stretch over time and will not provide the accurate reading you require to obtain perfect specifications.
SPIFFY TIP #2: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that most non-pinch pleat curtain panels more than 48 inches wide and pinch pleat panels more than 20 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the necessary width.
SPIFFY TIP #3: We do *not* require measurements for your windows, frames, poles or tracks. Instead, when ordering from Spiffy Spools, please enter the precise final sizes of the ready curtain panels you’d like us to stitch.
SPIFFY TIP #4: Prices on our site are per curtain panel, *NOT* per pair. To get a pair, please purchase 2 units.
SPIFFY TIP #5: “Length Fraction” in our specification form on ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to specify curtain length of 86.50 inches, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
SPIFFY TIP #6: If you’re measuring for more than one window, measure each one individually – never assume that your windows are the same size, even if they may look alike.
When it comes to hanging curtains, there’s no room for error. Always double-check your measurements to make sure they’re correct, especially if you’re investing in custom tailored curtains!
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Length: For grommet curtains, measure from *top* of your curtain pole/rod to the desired endpoint. Then add 1.5 inches to this measurement. This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications. 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. These steps will help you reach the perfect measurement for curtain lengths.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements.
For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under the “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under the “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: While the width is a personal preference to some extent, our general guideline for grommet curtains is to order panels that are double the width of your curtain pole/track. For example, if your curtain pole is 36 inches wide, we suggest two panels of 36 inches *each*, and not two panels of 18 inches each. This will get you a luxurious fall/gather. If your drapery pole is 36 inches wide and you order curtain panels that are also 36 inches wide altogether, they will hang absolutely flat with no pleats or gather.
For a high level of fullness, order up to three times the width of the pole. If you are looking for less than average fullness and/or to economize on budget, 1.5 times should also be acceptable.
Up to three times width is also highly recommended for sheers and lightweight fabrics such as our linens.
These fabrics have less body volume and therefore need more width to attain the same full look as fabrics such as cotton and polyesters. More width also helps enhance privacy where sheers are in use.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all grommet top panels more than 48 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Tab Top, Back Tab Top & Rod Pocket Style Curtains
Length: For rod pocket top (without header frill), back tab top and tab top style drapery, measure length from *top* of your curtain pole/rod to the desired end point. This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements.
For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: While width is a personal preference to some extent, our general guideline for tab top, back tab top and rod pocket curtains is to order panels that are double the width of your curtain pole/track. For example, if your curtain pole is 36 inches wide, we suggest two panels of 36 inches *each*, and not two panels of 18 inches each. This will get you a rich fall/gather. If your drapery pole is 36 inches wide and you order curtain panels that are also 36 inches wide altogether, they will hang absolutely flat with no pleats or gather.
If you are looking for less than average fullness and/or to economize on budget, 1.5 times should also be acceptable.
While we recommend 3x fullness for an opulent look in rod pocket style, we do not recommend more than 2x fullness for tab tops and back tab tops as the tabs restrict ‘bunching’ of fabric somewhat at top and therefore panels do not gather as neatly with too much width.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all curtain panels in these styles, if more than 48 inches wide, will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Rod Pocket Style with Header Top
Length: For rod pocket tops with a header frill, measure length from *top* of your curtain pole/rod to the desired end point. Add 1.5 inch to this number to account for a 1.5 inch header frill on top. This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.
50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: While width is a personal preference to some extent, our general guideline for rod pocket curtains is to order panels that are double the width of your curtain pole/track. For example, if your curtain pole is 36 inches wide, we suggest two panels of 36 inches *each*, and not two panels of 18 inches each. This will get you luxurious fall/gather. If your drapery pole is 36 inches wide and you order curtain panels that are also 36 inches wide altogether, they will hang absolutely flat with no pleats or gather.
For high level of fullness, order up to three times the width of pole. If you are looking for less than average fullness and/or to economize on budget, 1.5 times should also be acceptable.
Up to three times width is also highly recommended for sheers and lightweight fabrics such as our linens. These fabrics have less body volume and therefore need more width to attain the same full look as fabrics such as cottons and polyesters.
More width also helps enhance privacy where sheers are in use.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all rod pocket panels more than 48 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Flat Panel Top Curtains
Length: Flat panel drapery is hung using either drapery pins that are inserted in the header tape at back, or with curtain clips that are pinched on the top hem.
For flat panels to be mounted with drapery pin and hook mechanism on a track, length should be measured from the top of the track up to the desired endpoint. This will allow for length to cover and hide the track itself. If you’d like your track to be visible, measure from the bottom of track to the desired endpoint.
If hanging on a pole, length should be measured from the underside/bottom of the pole.
For panels to be hung with curtain clips, measure length from the *bottom* of the curtain clip to the desired end point. This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications.
In summary, to some extent, the final length of drapery for a flat panel top is determined by personal preference. Clients measure lengths based on whether they want their hardware to ve visible or hidden by the fabric.
The header tape we sew at back of flat panel tops is 4 inches wide. It allows for drapery pins to be inserted at three different points, offering clients some flexibility to adjust the final mount position at time of installation.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.
50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: Most clients ordering clip tops tend to favor a somewhat flatter look for their drapery with less than average gather/fullness. Therefore by default, most customers order panels that are 1.5 times the width of their curtain rod/pole. For example, for a curtain pole/window that is 36 inches wide, two panels of 27 inches *each* would give a less than average fullness yet a nice clean look for this style.
That said, we recommend ordering two times the pole width (two panels of 36 inches *each* for a 36 inch pole for example) if you want a good, standard level of gather. And up to three times (two panels of 54 inches *each* for a 36 inch pole for example) for an opulent look.
We also recommend a relatively higher width (2-3 times the pole width) if ordering sheers or lightweight fabrics such as our linens. These fabrics have low body volume and therefore need more panel width to achieve the same full gather and enhance privacy.
Please be careful to *not* order two panels of 18 inches each for a 36 inch pole for example. With these specifications, the curtains will hang flat like a sheet with no pleats or gather at all.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all flat panel top curtain panels more than 48 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Pencil Pleat Curtains
Length: Pencil pleat curtains can be hung from either a track or a pole with drapery pin and hook mechanism. If hanging from a track, length should be measured from the top of the track up to the desired endpoint. This will allow for the fabric to cover/hide the track itself. If you’d like your track to be visible, measure from the bottom of the track to the endpoint.
If you are hanging your pencil pleat curtains from a pole, length should be measured from the underside/bottom of the pole. Or wherever you’d ideally like the top edge of the panel to sit.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: While width is a personal preference to some extent, our general guideline for pencil pleat curtains is to order panels that are double the width of your curtain pole/track. For example, if your curtain pole is 36 inches wide, we suggest two panels of 36 inches *each*, not two panels of 18 inches each. This will get you a luxurious fall/gather. If your drapery pole is 36 inches wide and you order curtain panels that are also 36 inches wide altogether, they will hang absolutely flat with no pleats or gather.
For high level of fullness, order up to three times the width of pole. If you are looking for less than average fullness and/or to economize on budget, 1.5 times should also be acceptable.
Up to three times width is also highly recommended for sheers and lightweight fabrics such as our linens. These fabrics have less body volume and therefore need more panel width to attain the same full look as fabrics such as cottons and polyesters. More width also helps enhance privacy where sheers are in use.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all pencil pleat curtain panels more than 48 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Tie Top Curtains
Length: Our tie top curtains are stitched with 10 inches long ties on the top.
Length specifications for this style are somewhat determined by how much of the tie top loop you’d like to be visible and hang below the pole/rod. The curtain panel length should therefore be measured from the point where you’d like the panel drop to start up to the desired endpoint.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: Most clients ordering tie tops tend to favor a somewhat flatter look for their drapery with less than average gather/fullness. Therefore by default, most customers order panels that are 1.5 times the width of their curtain rod/pole. For example, for a curtain pole/window that is 36 inches wide, two panels of 27 inches *each* would give a less than average fullness yet a nice clean look for this style.
That said, we recommend ordering two times the pole width (two panels of 36 inches *each* for a 36 inch pole for example) if you want a good, standard level of gather. And up to three times (two panels of 54 inches *each* for a 36 inch pole for example) for an opulent look.
We also recommend a relatively higher width (2-3 times the pole width) if ordering sheers or lightweight fabrics such as our linens. These fabrics have low body volume and therefore need more panel width to achieve the same full gather and enhance privacy.
Please be careful to *not* order two panels of 18 inches each for a 36 inch pole for example. With these specifications, the curtains will hang flat like a sheet with no pleats or gather at all.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all tie top curtain panels more than 48 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats.
However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
Pinch Pleat Curtains: All Styles
Length: All pinch pleat styles on offer can be hung from either a track or a pole with drapery pin and hook mechanism. If hanging from a track, length should be measured from the top of the track up to the desired endpoint. This will allow for fabric to cover/hide the track itself. If you’d like your track to be visible, measure from the bottom of the track to the endpoint.
If you are hanging your pinch pleat curtains from a pole, length should be measured from the underside/bottom of the pole. Or wherever you’d ideally like the top edge of the panel to sit.
In summary, to some extent, the exact final length of pinch pleat drapery is determined by your personal preference – whether you’d like your hardware to show or not, and where you’d like the top edge of drapery panel to sit/start.
Spiffy Tip: “Length Fraction” in our curtain ordering pages refers to ‘part inch’ measurements. For example, if you’d like to order curtains that are 86.50 inches long, please choose “86” under “Length” specification and “1/2″ (.50 inch)” under “Length Fraction” dropdown.
Width: Measure width of your curtain pole/track. Add 7-10 inches to this measurement. This should be the final width of your panels *altogether* in a pair. For example, to cover a pole of width 70 inches, we recommend total panel width of 77-80 inches. Then depending on whether you are looking for a single wide panel or a pair, you can either order one panel that is about 80 inches wide or two panels of 40 inches each.
Since these are ‘fixed’ headings (the pleats are pre-sewn into the panels by hand, made to a fixed width that cannot be loosened), it is important to measure the track/pole width accurately when ordering any of the pinch pleat styles. This will allow us to gather your curtains to the correct width.
Spiffy Tip: Most fabric bolts come in standard widths of 54 inches. This means that all pinch pleat panels more than 20 inches wide will have vertical joining hems to achieve the extra specified width. These necessary seams are industry-standard and tend to ‘hide’ in pleats. However, if you’d like to avoid them, consider ordering multiple narrow panels over a pair of extra wide panels. READ MORE.
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Are you wondering, "How do I measure for curtains?" Measuring for curtains is easy, just follow our simple steps!
Curtain or Valance sizes:
All sizes are stated WIDTH (left to right) by LENGTH (top to bottom).
The width of rod pocket or grommet top curtains is stated as the flat-out width. You would never use the curtain flat out, so keep in mind that a 60" wide panel will not look good if you try to cover a 60" window with it. You need to provide fullness by using multiple panels for a window that size. Certain rod pocket curtains are used "flat out", or close to it, and we will state that in the product description. On most curtains & window treatments, it takes two to three times more material/curtain to provide the proper fullness in appearance when installed/hanging on your rod than the actual window width.
Pinch pleated drapes on the other hand have the fullness sewn in. So, a pair of 48" wide drapes can cover 48". You need to factor in the overlaps which we usually consider as 12” (center area where the left and right panel should overlap each other when closed) and returns (the "wrap around" part which returns from the face of the rod to the wall) so a 48” pinch pleat pair really covers about 36” of area.
Measuring Your Window: Width
Measure the width of the rod from left to right. 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) to achieve a look of proper fullness.
Example: If your window measures 36" wide (window width x 2 = 72"), you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72". In this case 2 panels will give about 100" to 120" of width which will look nice and full. Always round up to the next full number.
Common Fullness multipliers:
Standard fullness multiply by 2
Deluxe Fullness multiply 2.
5
Ultra-fullness multiply by 3
Measuring Your Window: Length
Measure the length of the window or area you are covering from top to bottom. Overall curtain length, anywhere from the sill to the apron or to the floor, is a personal preference and need not be exact.
Helpful hint: By moving your rod up or down a bit, you can adjust the position of the curtain at your window.
If sill length is desired, just below the bottom of the sill is correct. Floor length curtains typically hang about 3/8” above the floor, ideal for frequent operation. Other hanging styles bring the curtain to the floor plus 6”-12” extra to “puddle", which is not recommended for frequent operation.
Common Curtain Lengths:
Sill length (standard sized window) 63”
Floor length (standard sized window) 84”
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How to choose the size of curtains, their width and length How to take measurements correctly.
This article provides a small guide to determining the width and length of your curtain. It must be remembered that one of the first and important steps in choosing curtains is to determine the correct and accurate dimensions of future curtains.
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To choose the size of the curtains, you first need to measure the cornice, window, window sill and measure the distance from them to the walls of the floor and ceiling. For more accurate measurements, use a metal tape measure. It holds its shape well and will allow you to take measurements without distortion.
It is desirable to have a tape measure of at least 5 meters in order not to measure long distances in parts when measuring. Now let's take a closer look.
How to take measurements to choose the size of curtains
To determine the size of the curtains, you first need to determine which curtain rod you will use and where this curtain rod will be located. This is important because we will make subsequent measurements from the eaves.
Take a tape measure and measure as shown. Be sure to record all readings. Take measurements to the nearest centimeter.
So:
- Measure the length of the cornice. (In fact, this will be the width of the window plus the indents on both sides of the borders of the window on which the cornice protrudes.) Measure the length of the cornice, within the limiters - cornice hangers, since the curtain fabric will not go beyond them. If you have a different type of curtain rod and the curtain can move along its entire length, measure the full size.
Let's call this size the Working length of the eaves. - Measure the distance from the eaves to the floor
- Measure the distance from the cornice to the top edge of the window sill
How to calculate the length of curtains
Calculating the length of curtains depends on three main factors:
Choose the type of curtain length you want
To choose the right curtain length you will need to determine what type of curtains you will use in your room. The following are the main types of curtains depending on their length
- Standard long curtains , the size of this type of curtain is equal to the distance from the eaves to the floor minus 1-2 centimeters
- Extra long curtains , the size of this type of curtains is equal to the distance from the cornice to the floor plus 20-30 cm.
- Short curtains , the size of this type of curtains is equal to the distance from the cornice to the top edge of the window sill
Determine the type of fastening of the curtains to the eaves
Another element that affects the length of curtains is the type of fastening of the curtains to the eaves.
- If you are using curtain fasteners in the form of loops or hooks, then the length of the curtain should be measured taking into account the height of this fastener. In the version with hinged fasteners, the total length of the curtain fabric must be reduced by the size of the hinges.
- If eyelets are used as fasteners, then the size of the curtain fabric must be reduced by the distance of the eyelets from the top edge of the curtains.
The figure shows curtain fasteners in the form of loops and eyelets
Thus, the total length of the curtain will be equal to the length of the curtain fabric plus minus the length of the curtain fastening element.
Allow for length allowances for curtains
When buying fabric for curtains, do not forget to allow allowances of 5 cm on the top and bottom edges of the curtains for processing and hemming. The upper and lower edges of the curtains must be hemmed, otherwise the fabric of the curtains may unravel and "shaggy"..jpg)
How to calculate the width of curtains
The width of the curtain depends on the width of the window and the length of the cornice. But in order to correctly choose the width of the curtains, you need to determine the number and volume of assemblies on the curtains. The fluffiness of the curtains and the number of folds on it mainly depends on your preferences, but there are also accepted standards that allow you to make the curtains look neat and harmonious.
Choosing the width of the curtain depending on the type of fabric
There is a concept of pomp of the curtain, which determines the number of folds on the curtain fabric according to its width.
Different weights are recommended depending on the type of fabric.
To calculate the overall width of the curtain, depending on the type of fabric, the coefficient of fluffiness (Kp) is used.
To determine the width of the curtain, taking into account the type of fabric, it is necessary:
Multiply the working length of the cornice by the pomp factor .
Coefficient of splendor depending on the type of fabric
- For dense heavy fabrics Kn=2
- For medium density fabrics Kp=2.5
- For lightweight fabrics of low density Kn=3
In the photo is a curtain made of dense velveteen Kp = 2
In the photo is a curtain of medium density Kp = 2.5
In the photo are examples of light curtains Kp = 3
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Here are some tips for choosing the width of the curtains and choosing the number of folds on the curtains
- When choosing a drapery, consider the volume of the room in which the curtains will be used.
- Very lush curtains will look intrusive in a small room.
- Do not make many folds on curtains with a pronounced pattern.
- Consider the style of the interior. Do not use lush curtains in minimalist and high-tech interiors
In the photo above and below are examples of curtains with a pronounced pattern
To determine the width of sliding curtains, you can use the following table
| Eaves length | Curtain width |
Eaves no more than 1. 4 m. | The width of the panel is equal to the length of the cornice |
| Eaves no more than 2.0 m. | The width of the panel is 1.5 times the length of the cornice |
| Cornice no more than 2.8 m. | The width of the panel is equal to 2 lengths of the cornice |
| Cornice no more than 3.4 m. | The width of the panel is equal to 2.5 lengths of the cornice |
| Eaves no more than 4.0 m. | The width of the panel is equal to 2.5 lengths of the cornice |
Using the table, you will get the required total width of the curtains. Keep in mind that the total width assumes the width of all panels - after all, curtains can consist of several curtain panels.
In the event that you do not want folds on the fabric of the curtains at all, then the width of the curtains will be equal to the length of the cornice.
Width allowances for curtains
As a rule, curtain fabrics already have edges on the sides.
But if you are using a different type of fabric, then do not forget about an additional 5 centimeters from each edge of the curtain for processing and hemming.
Choosing the length and width of curtains depending on the type of room
Now I will give short recommendations on choosing the size of curtains depending on the type of room where we will use them
Choosing the size of curtains for the kitchen
Length and width of curtains in the kitchen. Since there are many sources of pollution in the kitchen - grease, steam and other delights, then for easier care of the curtains it is preferable to have curtains with a small area of contamination. Under this criterion, curtains up to the window sill and with a minimum number of folds in width are suitable., Optimally - smooth, read in width equal to the length of the eaves. Of course, if you are not afraid of more frequent washing of curtains, then you can choose long and more draped options.
Choosing the size of curtains for the living room
- Curtains for the living room in length . In the living room, classic floor-length curtains will look good. That is, the length of the curtains is equal to the distance from the cornice to the floor, plus or minus the fastening of the curtains.
- Curtains for the living room in width . The width depends on the size of the room and the style of the interior. If the living room is in classic styles, then the drapery of the curtains is also acceptable, which means that the width of the curtains can be calculated from the table above. If the interior is in a modern style, for example, an interior in a minimalist style, then the width of the curtains should be equal to the length of the cornice - that is, smooth and without folds.
How to choose curtain sizes for the bedroom
Curtains in the bedroom are preferable with a voluminous and immersing texture.
- Bedroom curtain length . Elongated curtains with a length of 20-30 centimeters more than the distance from the eaves to the floor are well suited.
- The width of the curtains in the bedroom should provide maximum folds, i.e. not less than 2.5 lengths of the eaves.
How to choose the size of curtains for a nursery
Curtains in the nursery should be easy to wash and not have extra areas for contamination. Active kids play everywhere, including near windows.
- Child curtain length . The optimal length will be to the floor without unnecessary laps. that is, the distance from the eaves to the floor.
- The width of the curtains in the nursery can be the same as in the living room without excessive folds, but more draped options can also be made. curtain width from 1.5 to 2.5 lengths of the cornice.
Of course, all of the above recommendations are of a general nature, but I hope a hundred of them were enough to immerse you in the topic.
And now you can independently choose the size of the curtains in your home.
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How to choose the right length and width of the curtains
How the living room, bedroom, kitchen and the whole apartment will look like, largely depends on the correct design of window openings. But how not to be mistaken with the sizes? If there is not enough fabric or the finished curtain will not completely close the window, you will have to buy new curtains, and this again costs, time, not to mention disappointment.
So that the joy of buying is not overshadowed by anything, and the curtain fits perfectly to the window, use the advice of our designers.
Calculate the size
First of all, you need to evaluate the area and geometry of the room, the level of natural light, the color scheme of the walls, the number and dimensions of the furniture. For spacious rooms that are not cluttered with cabinets, a classic floor-length curtain is well suited. At the same time, there should be a gap of 1-2 cm wide between the lower edge of the curtain and the floor. Although a more aristocratic option is also possible, when the curtain below not only touches the floor, but also gathers into a beautiful wave. However, long curtains are not very suitable for families with pets or small children, as well as for small living rooms and bedrooms. The curtain "on the floor" visually "takes" part of the area, making the room visually cramped, here it is better to choose curtains up to the window sill or just below it.
It is also better to choose curtains for the kitchen of medium length: firstly, they get less dirty, and secondly, they visually expand the space.
Calculate the length
The length of the curtain is calculated not only based on the length of the fabric, but also taking into account the method of fastening. If the curtain is hung on hooks, textile loops, ties, then the tape measure must be applied to the eaves when measuring, but if the curtains are attached to rings, the length is measured starting from the rings.
The distance between the floor and the eaves must be measured at two extreme points - this is if the ceiling is more or less even. If the builders “gave” you clearly uneven floors and ceilings, take measurements at several points, then you will be guided by the maximum values. When purchasing fabric for sewing, do not forget to add another 5 cm for the hem of the fabric and for finishing the edges.
Tip: when planning to buy curtains to the floor, measure not the entire length from floor to ceiling, but in two steps - from the cornice to the window sill and from the window sill to the floor.
This allows you to correctly calculate the total length of curtains with decorative elements or cascading curtains.
Calculate the width
All cornices have two end hooks. Based on them, the base width is determined. In this case, you need to take into account draperies (if you like folds on the curtains and the thickness of the fabric allows this), as well as the number of panels. When bringing together curtains from two canvases in the closed state, they should overlap each other by about 15-20 cm.
There are certain rules for calculating the width of curtains with draperies depending on the width of the cornice:
| Width of the cornice | Curtain width |
|---|---|
| Up to 140 cm | According to the width of the eaves |
| 200 cm | Eaves width x 1.5 |
| 280 cm | Eaves width x 2 |
| 340 cm | Eaves width x 2.5 |
| 400 mm | Eaves width x 3 |
The figures in the table are indicative, they are given so that you can form at least some idea.
