How to measure your curtains

Choose the curtain heading type to see specific guidance for measuring.

**Straight rail or pole** - curtains don't overlap

**2-piece rail** - curtains overlap in the middle

**Ornamental pole** - curtains overlap in the middle

**No pole yet?**
Measure window recess + at least 30 cm each side

Measure **poles** from the bottom of the ring to the bottom of the curtain.

Measure **tracks** without pelmets from top of track to bottom of curtain. Add 1 cm to completely cover track.

For window sill length curtains, measure to 1.5 cm above the sill to avoid condensation.

For below sill length curtains, allow 7.5-15 cm below the sill. Allow a minimum clearance of 1.5 cm above radiators.

For floor length curtains, allow approximately 1.5 cm clearance above carpets.

For pooled curtains - where surplus fabric sits on the floor and creates a 'pool' effect - we recommend allowing between 75 cm and 1 m extra to the length.

Measure from the top of the pole to the point you want your curtains to drop to.

For window sill length curtains, measure to 1.5 cm above the sill to avoid condensation.

For below sill length curtains, allow 7.5-15 cm below the sill. Allow a minimum clearance of 1.5 cm above radiators.

For floor length curtains, allow approximately 1.5 cm clearance above carpets.

For pooled curtains - where surplus fabric sits on the floor and creates a 'pool' effect - we recommend allowing between 75 cm and 1 m extra to the length.

Measure from the top of the pole to your desired drop and add 3cm

For window sill length curtains, measure to 1.5 cm above the sill to avoid condensation.

For below sill length curtains, allow 7.5-15 cm below the sill. Allow a minimum clearance of 1.5 cm above radiators.

For floor length curtains, allow approximately 1.5 cm clearance above carpets.

For pooled curtains - where surplus fabric sits on the floor and creates a 'pool' effect - we recommend allowing between 75 cm and 1 m extra to the length.

Pencil Pleats