Measuring Instructions for Drapery/Curtains
Measuring the Width
- If you already have a drapery rod, measure the distance between the finials (the decorative ends of the drapery rod).
- If you already have a track, measure the total length of the track.
- If you do not already have a rod or track, then you will need to determine the total width that you would like your drapery to cover.
- Measure the width of the window, including the window frame/trim if applicable.
- When measuring the width to be covered, we recommend that you add between 4”-8” allowance to each side of the window measurement. You can add even more allowance if you want to create the effect of a wider window.
- By doing this, when the curtains are open they will not block as much of the glass and it will allow more light and make the window appear larger.
- Also, by adding these extra inches to the width, it will extend the drapery coverage and help keep out extra light when they are closed.
Measuring the Length
- If your drapery rod is not already in place, you will first need to determine the height at which you want to place your drapery rod.
- Measure from a minimum of 4” and maximum of 12” above the top of your window (not including tabs or rings) to create a professional look and to give the illusion of height. This will become the placement height of your drapery rod.
- Pleats and grommets are included in the length you order.
Pleated Drapery
- If you are using metal clip rings, you will need to adjust the panel length.
- Eyelet + clip adds 3" of length, so you need to deduct 3" from the panel length.
- Eyelet only adds 2" of length, so you need to deduct 2" from the panel length.
Grommet Drapery
- Measure from the top of the rod to the bottom where you would like the drape to end.
- The final panel measurement will be from upper inside of the grommet to the bottom of the panel.
- The finished panel length you provide (rounded up to the nearest 1/8") will be the exact measurement the drapery panel will be made to.
Drapery Panel Length Tips:
- You can specify any length desired rounded up to the nearest 1/8".
- For uneven floors, make sure to measure each side and submit the longest measurement.
- For floor length drapes, you have some options:
- A classic, clean look is to have the drapes end ½” above the floor or just touching the floor.
- For a more luxurious look, you can add 1”- 10” to the drapery panel length so that they “puddle” on the floor.
- 1” Puddle is sometimes called a “trouser break.” It is a clean look that just touches the floor.
- 2”-4” Puddle is a more common puddle length with just a slight spilling of fabric onto the floor.
- 5”-8” Puddle creates a full look with enough fabric to fan the fabric over the floor.
- 10”+ Puddle is the most luxurious and is typically used in very formal settings.
- Puddling is not recommended for drapes that will be open and closed on a regular basis.
- For sill length drapes, you need to decide if you want the length to the sill or just below the sill.
- If you choose “to the sill,” measure the length to the top of the sill.
- If you choose “below the sill,” measure the length an inch or two below the bottom of the sill.
Grommet Panels
- Easy, elegant way to update any room.
- Hang from 1-1/4" diameter metal rod. Grommet size is 1-1/2" diameter.
- Grommet colors available: Satin Nickel or Antique Brass
- Standard panel comes unlined on all products. Most collections are available with free privacy liner or upgrade to blackout liner.
- Sold as a single panels.
- Final length will be measured from the upper inside of the grommet to the floor (no deductions taken at factory).
- Bottom hem is 4". Side hems are 1-1/2".
- Fullness varies by product, please check the product description for more information.
- Where available, please make sure you are ordering the decorative rod to match the grommet finish.
Pleated Drapes
- Pinch pleated drapes are used with a traverse rod (not included) that is operated by a cord.
- Sold as single panels.
- The operation of the traverse rod is very similar to that of a vertical blind.
- When ordering for a traverse rod with a split draw, order the total width needed and it will automatically be split into two panels. One-way draw will have a single panel in the width ordered.
- Length provided will be the length delivered. Pleat included in length. Usual and customary to specify length as 1/2" off floor.
- Bottom hem is 4". Side hems are 1-1/2" inches.
- Fullness varies by product, please check the product description for more information.
- Standard panel comes unlined on all products. Most collections are available with free privacy liner or upgrade to blackout liner.
- Recommended for frequent opening and closing. Hang from traversing hardware, or by rings on decorative rod.
- When ordering decorative rods, please make sure to order the rings that the drapes will attach to.
- Drapes do not come pre-pinned.