Measuring Guide

Measuring for custom drapery is simple when you follow the right steps. Use the guide below to ensure a flawless fit for your windows. Prefer visual instructions? Scroll down to watch our step-by-step YouTube tutorial.If you’d like a professional to handle it, you can book an in-home measuring appointment for complete peace of mind.You’ll need:
  • A metal tape measure
  • A pen or pencil
  • A piece of paper

Measure Up

Ready to measure for your custom curtains and blinds? Before you start, have a measuring tape and pen or pencil on hand. Our detailed step-by-step guides and video tutorials make it easy to get precise measurements for any window.

Got a tricky space? Check out our FAQs or reach out to us for guidance. Prefer a professional touch? Book our in-home measuring service and let our experts ensure a flawless fit.

How to Measure for Drapery & Shades?

in-home consultation

Need help? Book an in-home measuring.

One of our team will pop round at a time to suit you and measure up your windows.

Frequently asked questions

You want to make sure that when your curtains are open they don’t block your windows so that you can maximise natural light into your room. Each curtain heading type stacks back differently, as each heading uses different amounts of fabric. To make sure your curtains don’t block your window when open, you need to add a few centimetres to the width of your window measurement –

Eyelet / Wave – Add 30cm per 1m of window frame

Pencil / Double Pleat / Triple Pleat – Add 40cm per 1m of window frame

Cartridge / Goblet – Add 60cm per 1m of window frame

It’s up to you! Having short or long curtains is a style preference. If you opt for long curtains, we have three different types of pooling (sometimes called puddling) which determines the amount of fabric that gathers on the floor. See inspiration and more information in our pooling guide.

Yes, all our products are made to Canadian legislation. We have more information on child safety.

Measuring your window when you have a curtain pole already installed is really simple. Take a look at our measuring guide here.

 

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