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General Guidelines

Use a metal tape for accuracy

Don't assume that wall angles are square

Take accurate measurements and double check

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Curtain Measurement

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Measure the track NOT the window

If you haven't installed a track or pole

allow 6" either side of the window to allow curtains to be pulled back fully

Track or Pole should be installed midpoint on the reveal

[the space between the ceiling and top of window]

If the track overlaps [corded tracks] measure both

sections and add them together

Curtain Drop

Personal preference but choose from :-

Sill length - the curtains should finish 1 cm above the sill to allow for fabric dropping slightly

Above Radiator - the curtains should finish 2.5 cm above the radiator

Full Length - the curtains should finish 1.5 cm from the floor

Puddle Length - Fashionable option that allows the fabric to "puddle" on the floor and look really opulent

not recommended where there are children!

All drop measurements should be taken from either the top of the curtain track or bottom of rings on poles

Tab Top curtains should be measured from the top of the pole

Remember to measure the diameter of the pole for tab tops

Pelmets

Pelmets are supplied on a Velcro Fastening system - you need to install a "Pelmet Shelf", ideally 7 cm  deep - normal softwood will suffice

Pelmet shelf should extend 5 cm either side of the track

Measure the width of the pelmet shelf and add on both left and right returns [sides]

Consider the pelmet depth - 25 cm is a minimum up to 40 cm or even more

Don't swamp the window with a pelmet that is too deep - should just be visible from the outside

Blinds

Outside Recess - should extend, at least 10 cm either side of the recess

Outside Recess - drop should be , at least 10 cm from above recess to, at least, 10 cm below recess

Inside Recess - measure top of recess [left to right] and bottom [left to right] - provide the smaller measurement to ensure that blind runs OK vertically

Inside Recess - measure from absolute top of window to sill

We automatically add a bottom flap to all Roman Blinds so that the blind always falls onto the sill

Bedthrow

Can be made fitted or loose-throw

Measure with bedding in place

Measure from floor on one side - over the top - down to the floor on the other side

Measure from the Headboard over the end of the bed to the floor  or to the footboard [if fitted]