Most people choose to mount the rod 1 to 3 inches above the top of the window.
Size curtain measurements width or length first.
For instance 100 curtains vary from 98 to 102 wide.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
117cm 46 168cm 66 or 228cm 90.
For a 60 inch window with two curtain panels add 24 inches to 60 inches window width and divide by 2 number of panels to get 42 inches.
If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window.
Tier curtains also referred to as café curtains or kitchen tiers come in 24 inch and 36 inch lengths.
Fuller curtains lend a richer feel to your windows while curtains with a shorter width create a more tailored look.
To work out which one you need measure the length of the rail or pole between the finials not the window.
Here s how to calculate exactly how wide should your curtains be.
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.
Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width.
Measure the width of the window and multiply this by 1 5 to 3 times.
Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches.
It is advisable to use a metal tape measure were possible when measuring for curtains.
Choosing curtain rod styles.
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.
Don t buy your curtains just so they re big enough to cover a window.
In this case 2 panels will give about 100 to 120 of width which.
This will also make a difference in how the curtains feel in the room.
However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve.
200 curtains may be 185 wide for fullness order curtain sizes 4 to 5 times the width of your window.
Before you decide what size curtains you need you have to consider where you re going to mount the curtain rod.
Curtain lengths are rounded to the nearest hundred inches.
Most ready made curtains come in these widths.
Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window.
All curtains are measured width x length.
All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise.
Make sure the number of custom drapery panels you order can cover the entire area you want covered total width divided by panels.
For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long.
