Step 1: Measuring your curtain track or pole

Curtain Tracks:

Measure from the top of the track to your chosen end point.

Curtain Pole:

Measure only the pole length, not the finials.

Top Tip:

For the best fit your track or pole should be 15-20cm above your window, and should stretch 15-20cm wider than the window on each side.

Step 2: Getting the right amount of gathering

The correct sized curtains should have a natural gather even when fully closed. To get this gather right, you'll need to double your track or pole measurement. This number is the width measurement you'll need to buy.

Top Tip:

Add an extra 2.5cm to the width measurement so your curtains will neatly overlap.

Pencil Pleat:

Double the length of your track or pole

Eyelet:

Double the length of your track of pole

Step 1: Deciding on your curtain length

There are three options to choose from:

Above Sill:

Should end 1cm above the windowsill.

Below Sill:

Should end 15cm below the windowsill.

Floor Length:

Should end 1cm above the floor.

Top Tip:

For windows over radiators, curtains should end 2-3cm above the top of the radiator so the heat does not escape behind the curtain.

Step 2: Measuring your curtain length.

Curtain Pole:

Eyelet:

Measure from the top of the pole to your chosen end point.

Pencil Pleat:

Measure from the eye of the curtain ring to your chosen end point.

Curtain Track:

Measure from the top of the pole to your chosen end point

Top Tip:

Windowsills and floors can be uneven, so measure at 2 or 3 different points and use the smallest measurement as your length.