The width

You should always specify the total width of the curtain with the fabric flattened out when ordering.

A good rule of thumb is that 2 meters of fabric covers about 1 meter of window when using pleats or waves.

The height

Always specify the height of the hemmed curtain when ordering. If the curtain is to hang freely just above the floor, you should leave a small margin, so in general subtract about 1 cm from the height. We have included this in the measurements below. Remember to measure in several places, in case the floor/ceiling isn’t quite level! Should you get different measurements, use the smallest measurement.

First, measure the ceiling height (if you are wall-mounting, measure up to the top edge of the rail).In addition to this, when ceiling mounting, subtract a few centimeters from the total ceiling height as different rails and hooks position the curtain different distances from the ceiling.

To make it as easy as possible for you to know the height deduction to make, we have calculated the total deduction based on the track and type of hook you choose. Below you will find our recommendations for each combination of curtain track and hook.

Please note that these are our recommendations based on the curtain ending just above the floor. You can, of course, choose a higher or shorter length according to your preference, for instance, if you prefer the curtain to rest on the floor. The recommendations are based on products from our range.

Ceiling mounting: Measure the ceiling height
Wall mounting: Measure up to the top edge of the rail

Measure the height – curtain rod

For curtain rods, the easiest way is to measure up to the top edge of the wall bracket

Curtain rod 16/19 mm
Directly on the rod: add 4.5 cm (note that you add this measurement and do not subtract it).
Curtain ring Gloria + rufflette hook/deep pleat hook long neck: -4,5 cm
Curtain ring for 16/19 + rufflette hook/deep pleat hook long neck: -4 cm
Curtain ring for 16/19 + deep pleat hook short neck: -2,5 cm

Curtain rod 26/28 mm
Directly on the rod: add 4.5 cm (note that you add this measurement and do not subtract it).
Curtain ring Gloria + ruffllette hook/deep pleat hook long neck: -4,5 cm
Curtain ring for 25/28 + rufflette hook/deep pleat hook long neck: -4,5 cm
Curtain ring for 25/28 + deep pleat hook short neck: -2 cm