DIY Measuring & Customisation Guide

Curtain Measurement Guide

DIY customers, watch our curtain measuring guide to explore the full range of options, helping you choose the right style and measure with precision for your space. If you’ve booked an At Home Consultation, we’ll walk through these options together during your appointment.

How to measure
Heading Style
Track Type
Track Fixing
Configuration
Floor level
Band & Base Finish
Motorisation

Curtain Comparison guide

Sheer Curtains
Light Filtering Curtains
Blockout Curtains
Lining Only

VIEW IS MAINTAINED

Yes

No

No

No

ALLOWS LIGHT THROUGH

Yes

Yes

No

No

INSULATION

Little

Good

Great

Good

DAY TIME PRIVACY

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NIGHT TIME PRIVACY

Limited

Yes, silhouettes and shadows only

Yes

Yes

LAYERS

1 layer of fabric

2 layers (Your chosen fabric + L/F lining)

2 layers (Your chosen fabric + L/F lining)

1 layer of lining

Measuring width

To determine your curtain track width, measure the window opening and multiply by 1.5. This allows the curtains to stack neatly on either side of the window. Refer to the video above for further guidance.

Measuring Height

Measure exactly where you would like the curtain track/rod to sit.

If you're wanting the track to be mounted on the ceiling, then measure the distance from the ceiling to the floor, if you would like the track mounted on the wall, then measure the distance from the floor to the point on the ceiling.

For more details on specifically how to measure, please see the video above.

Select your

Heading style

Wave tape (S fold)

Wave tape features a bold heading tape with rear hooks to create a structured and even S fold fall.

Snap tape (S fold)

Snap tape features a narrow heading tape with rear button snaps that attach directly to carriers for a clean, continuous flow.

Pencil Pleat

Pencil pleat curtains are defined by a gathered heading with tight, evenly spaced folds.

Flat Pleat

A flat pleat curtain adopts a casual, european style fall, offering a more traditional feel with less structure.

Double Pinch Pleat

A double pinch pleat curtain features softly structured folds tailored into pairs, creating a contemporary and timeless, yet elegant drape with refined fullness.

Double Euro Pleat

A double euro pleat curtain is defined by two evenly spaced folds pinched at the top, delivering a crisp, architectural finish.

Triple Pinch Pleat

A triple pinch pleat curtain features three precisely tailored folds, creating a fuller, more structured drape with a classic, refined finish.

Triple Euro

A triple euro pleat curtain features three evenly spaced folds pinched at the top, creating a crisp, tailored drape with structured fullness.

Rod Slot

A rod slot curtain features a sewn channel that slides directly onto the rod, creating a soft, gathered drape with a clean, understated finish.

Track Type

Slimline

Our slimline track has a square profile and is popular due to its very slim size (only 20mm in width x 16mm in height).

Designer 25mm

Our Designer 25mm rod has a rounded profile and offers a more ornate finish, whilst remaining relatively slim.

Designer 40mm

Our Designer 40mm rod also has a rounded profile, but offers a bolder presence to to it's larger size.

No Track Required

If you would like to reusing your existing curtain track/rod, and only require the fabric, then receive a 10% discount by using code NOTRACK in check-out.

Track Fixing

Ceiling Fix

If mounting the track to the ceiling, select 'Ceiling Fix'.

Wall Fix Single Bracket

If mounting to the wall, select 'Wall Fix Single Bracket'.

Wall Fix Double Bracket

If you have an existing blind that protrudes from the wall that will sit behind your new curtain, select 'Wall Fix Double Bracket'.

Configuration

One way left

All fabric stacking to the left hand side (when standing inside the house, looking towards outside).

One way right

All fabric stacking to the right hand side (when standing inside the house, looking towards outside).

Centre Opening

Fabric split in the middle.

Free flow 1 piece

1 stack of fabric which can stack on either side of the track at any time.

Free flow 2 pieces

2 stacks of fabric which can stack on either side of the track at any time.

Free flow 3 pieces

3 stacks of fabric which can stack on either side of the track at any time.

Floor Level

Sitting Clear

10mm above flooring.

Skimming

Pooling 10mm.

Draping

Pooling 35mm.

Band

Band

Add a band to the bottom of your Sheer Curtain. You can choose the Height in millimetres (maximum 1000) and the band can be made from any other fabric and colour in our Sheer Curtain collection.

No Band

Standard Curtain

Base Finish

Base FInish

A base finish hem is a clean, single-fold hem at the curtain’s base, delivering a neat, lightweight finish with minimal structure.

Lead Weight

A lead weight is a small, concealed weight sewn into the hem of a curtain to help it hang straight, reduce movement, and maintain a smooth, controlled drape.

Motorisation

Battery Powered

Somfy battery powered motor which requires recharging approximately once every 10-12 months (recharger and 1 x remote control per room included).

Hard Wired

Somfy RTS Hard Wired motor which requires an electrician to hard wire each curtain/blind to the customers home, this is an additional expense that the customer must arrange. (Includes 1 x remote control per room).

Need help?

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