How to Measure for Curtains?

Mount your pole or track at a proper height. We recommend placing the pole as close to the ceiling as possible for a more spacious look. 

The pole should extend about 6-15" on each edge from the window frame to ensure less light sneaks in and more space for stacking.

If you wish to keep the whole window view, please consider the stack back in advance.

Flat Top (Eyelet, slot top, Back Tab, Tab Top, and Flat Panel)

• Per Panel Width: Pole or track width x Fullness / Panel Quantity

Pleated Top (Pinch Pleat - Double/Triple, Euro Pleat - Double/Triple)

• Per Panel Width: Pole or track width / Panel Quantity

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• Per Panel Width*: Pole or track width / Panel Quantity (* indicates the top width when hanging, the bottom panel width is about 2.1 times of it)

Note: If you don't have a pole or track yet, add the window width with an extra 6-15" at each side to figure out the rough pole/track width.

Flat Top (Eyelet, slot top, Back Tab)

• Per Panel Drop: Top part above the pole + Top of the pole to floor + Bottom

Pleated Top (Pinch Pleat - Double/Triple, Euro Pleat - Double/Triple)

• Per Panel Drop: Curtain top where you wish it to be to the floor + Bottom

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• Per Panel Drop: Bottom of the track to floor + Bottom

Different Bottom Measurement

• 1/2" Above the Floor: -1/2" 
• Kiss the Floor: 0
• Puddling: +2-4"

*Check the bottom options in the glossary below for more details.

Split Panel

Two equal pieces divided from one, width also automatically divided into two. Open in the middle.

Single Panel

A single piece of curtain that is one way draw, allowing open to the left or right. Also for decorative use, serving as a stationary panel.

The ratio between fabric coverage width and the width you wanted to cover over your curtain track or pole. When curtains are crafted with more fabric amount for extra fullness, they create pretty waves gathering at the top.

1X Fullness: Completely flat. Not recommended.

1.5X Fullness: This is not full enough unless you are just covering the window and never shutting the curtains.

2.0X Fullness: What we highly recommend. Being practical for a nice pleated look.

2.5X Fullness: Features a lush look full of rich pleats. Voile curtains live out loud with this style.

To specify:

If you use a 42" w panel to cover a 42" w area, which is a 1x fullness, the curtains will look extremely flat.

If you go for an 84" w panel to cover the same area, making a 2x fullness. The curtains get a charming wavy look instantly.

Curtain drop. A style of how curtains drape down with different lengths.

1/2" Above the Floor

1/2" off the floor. Crisp look. Easier to vacuum without too much dust, fur, and debris sticking to them. A great choice for busy families.

Kiss the Floor

Floor drop, brushing the floor with a streamlined effect. 

Puddling

2-4" puddling on the floor. Allowing your drapes to sit with a crease, not just hang straight. It is not recommended for curtains that open and close regularly, as they pick up dust quickly.

A word that refers to the drape width that curtains stack at each side of the window frame when they are fully open.

Please note that stack back width is roughly calculated. It may vary due to the bottom, fabric, lining, and other curtain hardware.

For more details on the stack back of the curtain, please read this page.

Fabric Roll Width

An exact figure of the fabric roll width. Typically about 110", is used for curtain panel width by default.

Rotation

The practice of rotating the fabric to add extra drop for curtain panels over 104" L.

Splicing

The practice of splicing two panels of the fabric to make up for the oversized curtain width and drop when both of them need to be over 104". Sewing seams might come along with the curtains in terms of splicing in a good-looking way.