Curtains & Drapes Guide
How to Measure for Curtains & Drapes
Learn how to properly measure your windows so you can find your best curtain option. Be sure to use a metal tape measure and round to the nearest 1/8". List width first and length second (50" x 84" = 50" wide x 84" long).
Measuring Width (Inside Mount)
- Measure window width, including any casing or molding.
- Include at least an additional 4" per side.
- Multiply by 2 or 3 for fullness, depending on the fabric.
- Measurement is the total width needed.
Measuring Length (Inside Mount)
- Start at least 4" from the top of the window.
- Measure from where the rod will be installed to where the window covering will end.
- Choose the length that best fits your style.
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Let some beautiful natural light shine in, while gaining some privacy and enhancing the look of your windows.
Blocking some light while achieving privacy, with lots of decorative options across colors, solids, and prints.
These curtains provide privacy, block 98-100% of light, exterior noise, and act as a thermal barrier.
Tips to Maximize Blackout
• Hang your curtain closer to the ceiling and make sure it extends 6" past the trim.• Consider buying longer panels than normal to block ambient top/bottom light.
• Use a curved blackout rod - it's specifically designed to curve around your window frame.
• Consider a longer rod to hang a full 6-12" to the left and right of the trim to block even more light.
• Consider buying a rod-pocket curtain to maximize light blockage (versus grommet or clip ring which may allow light to bleed through).
Top it Off! A Curtain's heading refers to how it's sewn at the top. It influences the look of your curtain & impacts how the curtain falls and stays together when you pull it open.
Glides along a rod and create wide pleats that slide open to flank the window.
Slides into the built-in pocket. Can also be hung on clip rings.
Hung with clip rings, pin hooks or back tabs.
A clean way to hang curtains—these panels have hidden tabs that create subtle pleats.
Features a series of tabs that allow the curtain rod to slip through.
Hangs across the top of a window to layer or add color to a window.