Measuring
How to measure your windows for a made-to-measure fit.
14 articles
Can I get plantation-style shutters for a corner window, and how do I measure?
We don't make a single bespoke corner unit, but we can fit two separate plantation-style shutters into a recessed frame to wrap the corner. When measuring,...
Can I order curtains or blinds from house plans instead of real measurements?
We'd steer you away from ordering off house plans. Plan dimensions often shift once the build is finished, and custom-made items can't be returned, so a...
Can I switch my blind from recess fit to face fit?
Yes. The brackets we supply generally work for either a recess or a face fit, so you can change how you mount it. If you're unsure...
Do I need to allow for pleats when I measure my curtains?
No. We make curtains at 200% to 250% fullness depending on the heading style, so the pleating is already built in. You measure and order to...
Do I still need to take 20mm off my ceiling-to-floor measurement?
No. With our current measuring guide you enter the full measurement and make no drop deduction yourself. We allow for the finished fit at our end.
Do skirting boards affect my width measurement for wall-to-wall curtains?
No. Skirting boards don't change the width for a wall-to-wall fit, since the track sits up high and the skirting is down at floor level. Measure...
How do I make sure my curtain measurements are right before I order?
Start with our curtains measuring guide, then enter your full width and drop with no deductions. Measure twice, use a steel tape, and work in millimetres...
How do I measure and order shutters for a window with an added frame or sill?
Give us the full window width and drop, plus the height from the bottom of the window to the sill. If the sill sticks out from...
How do I measure for a motorised curtain track?
You measure a motorised curtain track exactly as you would a standard track: your chosen width and your drop, entered as measured with no deductions. The...
How do I measure my window for recess-fit roller blinds?
Check your recess is deep enough (at least 60mm for a single roller, 90mm for a double), then measure the width and drop inside the frame...
If I face fit blockout roller blinds, how do I measure sheers to sit in front?
Face-fit roller blinds sit out from the wall, usually 60 to 90mm depending on the blind and bracket, so your sheer curtain track has to project...
Should I add extra length for spare fabric, or order to the exact size?
Order to the exact size you want finished. We add the correct allowances at the factory, so adding your own extra will make the curtain or...
What measurements do I need to provide for my order?
You provide the width and the drop for each window, entered as full measurements with no deductions, since our current guide builds the fit in for...
What tape measure should I use for curtains?
Use a metal tape measure. Laser measures can be unreliable for curtains, so we recommend avoiding them.
Related categories
Still need a hand?
Ask our assistant for a quick answer, or get in touch and our team will help you sort it.
Your cart (0)
