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Here are some quick tips and notes to remember:

  • Use a steel measuring tape
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment for width, round down to the nearest 1/8"
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment for height, round up to the nearest 1/8"
  • Always reference product specifications below for complete measuring instructions
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Measuring Instructions

 

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 and include the window frame.
    • 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.
    • We will automatically add the correct fullness to all of the drapery treatments depending on the style (from 200% to 225%). Fullness is extra fabric across the width of the drapery to provide a richer look and increase light and sound absorption. 

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 a 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.

Drapery Panel Length Tips:

  • You can specify any length desired to the 1/4".
  • For uneven floors, make sure to measure each side and submit the smallest 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 on drapery panels that will be stationary, 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.
  • To be hung from 1 1/4" Diam. metal hardware. Grommet size is 1 1/2" diameter.
  • Grommet color: Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, or Antique Brass Finish.
  • Panel comes standard-unlined. 2 lining upgrades available - Privacy and Blackout.
  • Sold as a Single Panel.
  • Final length will be measured from the upper inside of the grommet to the floor (No deductions).
  • Bottom hem is 4 inches. Side hems are 1.5 inches.
  • Comes with 225% fullness. i.e. Ordered width of 50” will measure 100”.
  • 1 inch from inside top of grommet to top of drapery.
  • Please make sure you are ordering the decorative rod to match to the grommet finish.

Grommet Drapery

  • Measure from the top of the rod to the bottom where you would like the drape to end.
    • For Grommet drapery, the final panel measurement will be from the top, inside grommet to the bottom of the panel.
  • The finished panel length you provide (to the 1/4") will be the exact measurement the drapery panel will be made to.

Pleated Drapes

Pleated Drapes
  • Pinch pleated drapes are used with a traverse rod that is operated by a cord or a rod with decorative rings.
  • Sold as a single panel.
  • The operation of the traverse rod is very similar to that of a vertical blind.
  • 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 inches. Side hems are 1.5 inches.
  • Panels come standard-unlined. 2 lining upgrades available - Privacy and Blackout.
  • Recommended for frequent opening and closing. To be hung from traversing hardware. Or, can be hung by rings on decorative rod.
  • When ordering the decorative rods, please make sure to order the rings that the drapes will attach to.
  • Approx. 200% fullness.
  • Drapes come pre-pinned.

Additional Details

  • Sold as a single panel.
  • The drape panels come unlined, but both privacy and blackout liners are available as options.
  • Different size curtain rods in Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Satin Nickel are available.
  • Bottom hem is 4 inches. Side hems are 1.5 inches.