Measure your curtains correctly

It's not as simple as you think to order made-to-measure-curtains. There are many things to think about.

Thats why we have produced a complete curtain guide that describes, among other things, how to measure the correct length of curtains.

We've made it easy for you to order made-to-measure-curtains from us.

How to measure curtains in wave

Trailing curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails: Measure from ceiling to floor  - 1 cm = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from ceiling to floor - the width of the curtain rail + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails:  Measure from ceiling to floor - 4cm (this subtraction accounts for 2.5cm needed for the depth of the curtain rail and an additional 1.5cm to ensure the curtain hovers just above the floor)  = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from ceiling to floor - the width of the curtain rail – 1,5cm (this subtraction accounts the depth of the curtain rail and an additional 1,5cm to ensure the curtain hovers just above the floor) = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will hover 1,5cm above the floor.

Trailing curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

If you are purchasing our rails: Measure from the lower edge of the curtain rail to floor + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

If you are purchasing rails from another company: Measure from the lower edge of the curtain rail + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

How to measure curtains in pleat

Trailing curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

Measure from ceiling to floor  + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the ceiling

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from ceiling to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

Trailing curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the longest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor + 1 cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will trail on the floor with 1 cm.

Hovering curtains from the wall

Note that the length in the room often is a bit uneven. Therefore, it’s important to measure in three different places. Use the shortest dimension.

Measure from the upper edge of the curtain rail to floor – 1,5cm = length of your curtain.

Final result: The curtains will slightly hover 1,5cm above the floor.

You still need help?

At GARDINEX - we are happy to help you with advice on your new curtains.

We offer free design meetings to help you with your custom-made curtains.

Book a design meeting today - available worldwide.

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