Measuring Width And Drop For Curtains

Fuller curtains lend a richer feel to your windows while curtains with a shorter width create a more tailored look.

Measuring width and drop for curtains.

For example a pack of curtains labelled w 117cm x d 137cm will contain two. If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you. For example if your measurements come to 66 167cm wide and 90 229cm long you would need one set of curtains which are 66 width 90 drop. Ready made curtains tend to be sold in 137cm 54 182cm.

How to measure for curtain s. All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise. 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. All our curtains follow the same width x drop sizing to make it easier to find drapes in the size you need.

Measure the width of the rod from left to right. So 50 x 63 would be for that size it would allow for 2 panels to allow for the curtains to be pleated when hung on that track. Measuring curtains for this style is easy. Within the packet of ready made curtains they would be sold with 2 panels measuring the size stated on the packed.

The third perk is that this can make the window appear larger than it actually is. Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window. Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame. Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width.

Usually curtains on a packet are quoted width then drop. In order to properly install net curtains you need to take two easy measurements to ensure you get the right size curtains for the window you want to cover. However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve. 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.

Curtain track to measure the length measure from the top of the track to where you want the curtains to end. This measurement is the width of each curtain and means they ll have a lovely full gather even when closed. Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain. All of our ready made curtain sizes are labelled with width by drop sizing so the first number is always the measurement across and the second is always the measurement down.