How to measure: Curtain length

Measuring: How to get the right length curtains for your home

Firstly, decide if you want a curtain pole or track.

Discreet and modern with a curtain track - Our curtain tracks are designed to be mounted to either the wall or ceiling, you can see our custom curtain tracks here.  When deciding on the length of your track we suggest adding an additional 40 to 50 cm on each side of the window frame to allow for enough space when the curtains are open. Attaching the curtain track to the ceiling and having it run from wall to wall gives an illusion of a taller ceiling and a bigger space.

Our tracks are all custom made to the exact length you need, available in either black or white - shop here.

• Curtain track on the ceiling - Measure from ceiling to floor and add +1cm.

Measure in three different places as floors are often a bit uneven, and base your curtain length on the longest measurement.

 

• Curtain track on the wall- Measure from the top of the curtain track down to the floor and add +1cm.

Measure in three different places as floors are often a bit uneven, and base your curtain length on the longest measurement.

Classic and stylish with a curtain pole - Our curtain poles are available in several different models, from chrome to brass or a black finish. When mounting the poles, we recommend letting the pole sit approximately 20 cm above the window frame with a width of 50 cm on each side of the frame, this will give the illusion of a bigger window and ensure you don't lose light when the curtains are open. You can see our curtain poles here. 

Serval poles can be connected together with the use of a connecting joint. If you need any help, just drop us an email at info@attpynta.com to find out more

The trailing on the floor is important to achieve a beautiful and full result with generous curtain waves, which is why you always add +1cm to the measurement when measuring curtain tracks on the ceiling, wall, or curtain poles. 

A trail gives the curtain support so that the fabric in the textile is not subjected to gravity in the same way as a too short curtain does. This will give your curtain a fuller impression and a longer lifespan.

Now it is time to measure to the get right length for your home. We recommend letting the curtain rest slightly on the floor by adding an extra 1 cm to the length, this is to allow the curtain to land on the floor. The recommendations below are based on using our curtain pleat hooks, poles or tracks.

Please note all our curtain and roman blinds are sewn in whole cm. If you have measurement of that is not a whole cm we suggest rounding up to nearest cm and still add 1cm for a floor supported drop.

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Common Asked Questions: 

1. What length should I choose for my curtains?

-What length to choose for your curtains? Our philosophy is to make it easy, and for us that means a generous amount of fabric, billowing waves and a slight fall on the floor. That's why all our curtains are sewn in the same way, regardless if you are to hang them on a track or pole. Are you going to hang your curtains on a ceiling mounted rail? Measure from floor to ceiling and add 1cm. Are you to hang your curtains on a wall mounted rail? Measure from the top of your rail and add 1cm. Or are you planning on hanging the curtain on a pole with rings? Measure from below the ring and add 1cm. Then you get our signature look, with a slight fall on the floor. 

2. Reasons to choose the signature look:

- To get a beautiful and heavy fall with generous waves, the drop is your best friend. A touch on the floor supports the curtain so that it is not exposed to gravity in the same way as a hovering curtain is, which in turn is beneficial for the curtains longevity.

- Most homes have some level of differences in height or uneven floors, having the curtains lightly hit the floor helps trick the eye so that these differences are not visible.

3. Do the curtains shrink when washing them?

-Care instructions and information about shrinking can be found for each product under Material & Care Advice.

4. How high above the floor should my curtains float?

-We always recommend our signature look, where you let the curtain land by the floor. This we do for 3 reasons:

- To get a beautiful and heavy fall with generous waves, the drop is your best friend. A touch on the floor supports the curtain so that it is not exposed to gravity in the same way as a hovering curtain is, which in turn is beneficial for the curtains longevity.

- Most homes have some level of differences in height or uneven floors,  having the curtains lightly hit the floor helps trick the eye so that these differences are not visible.