Measuring Guide
Measure Up
Get ready for some curtain and blind measuring! Before you begin, make sure you have a measuring tape and a pen or pencil at the ready. We have individual step-by-step guides and videos to help you measure up your windows for your made to measure curtains and blinds. Got a tricky window? Take a look at our FAQs below or get in touch. If you’d prefer us to come round and measure up for you, book an in-home measuring.
How to Measure for Drapery & Shades?
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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.