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How to Measure for New Curtains:-

While most of our curtains are sold in pairs, the sizes refer to each individual curtain. So if you purchase 46" X 54" curtains you will receive two curtains 46" X 54" in size, this allows for a full and luxurious fitting for the curtains.

WIDTH

First of all, measure the width of your curtain track or pole. If you have yet to fit your pole or track please bear in mind that the track or pole should ideally be positioned 6" (15cm) above the window and extend 6" (15cm) either side of the window (excluding finials).

We would recommend you use the following as a guideline which will result in a "full" look to the curtains:

 

To fit track/pole	up to 48" (122cm)	48"' - 66" (122 - 168cm)	66" - 90" (168 - 228cm)
Curtain Size	46" (117cm)	66" (168cm)	90" (228cm)

As a minimum the total width of both curtains should be one and a half times as wide as the track or pole (excluding finials).

LENGTH

Before measuring the length, decide whether you want your curtains to fit to the sill, below the sill or to the floor.

We suggest that:

Sill length curtains finish 1/2" (1.5cm) above the sill.

Curtains that fall below the sill finish 6" (15cm) below

Floor length curtains finish 1/2" (1.5cm) from the floor.

Measuring curtain length for poles

Pencil pleat curtains: measure from the eye - the small metal ring at the bottom of each curtain ring. This will prevent the pole or rings from being obscured by the curtain.

Tab top curtains: measure from the very top of the pole.

Measuring curtain length for tracks: Measure from the top of the track.

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