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Curtains

How to measure up for your curtains
It is advisable to fit your pole or track before ordering your curtains. Your pole or track should extend 20-30cms on each side of the window and at least 15cms above the top of the window to block out as much light as possible.

Poles

Width
If you have a pole, measure the distance between the finials. (A)

Finished length
When measuring the finished length using a curtain pole we recommend allowing between 2cms and 5cms above the eyelet on the underside of the curtain ring, depending on how much of the pole and rings you wish to hide. (B)

From the measurement you choose above the eyelet, measure down to the bottom of the hem. (C)

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Tracks

Width
If you have a track, measure the total length of the track, including any overlap where the curtains meet in the middle.

Finished length
When measuring the finished length of your curtains using a track add 1cm above the track (to hide the track) down to the bottom of
the hem. (D)

We will add 25cms for hem allowance.

PLEASE USE ONLY METRIC UNITS WHEN MEASURING

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Blinds - Roller*, Roman and Swedish

How to measure up for your blinds*

Inside a window recess (E)

- Width - measure recess measure at several points; (give the narrowest measurement) minus 1cm for clearance so the blind will run freely.

- Length - measure from the top of the recess to the bottom.

Outside a window recess (F)

- Width - measure the window and add at least 5cms on each side of the window.

- Length - measure from the required position above the window to the length you require.


*Roller blinds will normally be measured in the recess of a window and the maker will allow for the rolling mechanism when making the blinds.

The Roller blinds will be delivered ready rolled complete with fittings.

The Roman blinds will be delivered to you on a simple wooden baton, covered with the same fabric as the blind, with cord and screw-in eyes, plus a cleat hook and acorn.

The Swedish blinds will be delivered to you on a simple wooden baton, covered with lining fabric, with cord, glass rings and screw in eyes, plus a cleat hook and acorn.

PLEASE USE ONLY METRIC UNITS WHEN MEASURING