You can buy curtains 20 cm longer or shorter than your pole or track length.
Curtain buying size guide.
You will need to measure the full track or in between the finials on a pole.
Decide on the style you want.
Perhaps the most important thing you need to consider when you measure for curtains is how.
Before you buy decide how you plan to hang your curtains.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness.
Standard curtain sizes cm.
For example using the below guide for a pole measuring 120cm you will need to buy a pack width of 117cm.
Widths 117 168 228 x lengths 137 182 228 ready made curtains blinds shutters and accessories choice of over 3000 fabrics unlimited sizes made to fit your window perfectly.
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Curtain measurements are always written with the width first and then the length.
A width of 229 cm will fit a pole or track between 209 cm and 249 cm.
How to measure for curtains understand measurements.