How to Measure for Curtains

Everyone agrees that great fitting curtains can really complete a room, and so we’ve made measuring and ordering your made to measure curtains so quick and easy. Our curtains come in a choice of either eyelet, pencil pleat and double pinch pleat, and this effects a couple of steps in the measuring process, so be sure to know which type you want to order before you measure.

It is important to take care with your measurements as once your blinds have been made, we will not be able to take them back and issue a refund if you get the measurements wrong or you dislike the fabric. If you are a little uncertain, buy our Right Size Guarantee when you place your order and we will remake one set of curtains per order if you get the size wrong. Ts & Cs apply.

Measuring the width of curtains for a curtain pole

Measure the width of the curtain pole between the decorative end caps. This is the width that you will need to enter for your blinds. Generally, your pole should be 15cm wider than the window or recess on each side, so if you haven’t fitted a pole yet, measure the width of the window or recess and then at 30cm to get the total width that you need to order.

Measuring the width of curtains for curtain tracks

Measure the full width of the track, end to end, to get the width that you will need to enter. Generally, your track should be 15cm wider than the window or recess on each side, so if you haven’t fitted the track yet, measure the width of the window or recess and then at 30cm to get the total width that you need to order.
If your track has an overlap, measure the full width of the track first and then add on the width of the overlap. The total will be the width you need to order.

Measuring the drop for eyelet curtains

Measure from the top of the pole to where you want the curtain to finish. We recommend the curtain finishes 1.5cm above the floor, 15cm below the sill or 2-3cm above the radiator, or 1.5cm above the sill.

Measuring the drop for pencil pleat and double pinch pleat blinds

If you’re using decorative rings on a curtain pole, simply measure from the underside of the decorative ring. If the decorative rings need to be covered by fabric, just measure from the top of the pole to the where you want the curtain to finish.
If you’re using a curtain track then measure from the top of the track to the where you want the curtain to finish. We recommend the curtain finishes 1.5cm above the floor, 15cm below the sill or 2-3cm above the radiator, or 1.5cm above the sill.