How To Measure Curtains And Blinds

Measuring new curtains and window blinds before hanging them up is definitely not something you should just eyeball or guesstimate. Incorrectly measuring your curtains or window blinds can mean that your new window finishings ultimately don’t fit your window frame. Getting the wrong measurements can also result in issues that cost you money in the long run. But more on that soon. 

We’ve put our heads together to make a comprehensive guide on measuring curtains and blinds. These simple step-by-steps will make your measuring master, whether you’re measuring cheap curtains, expensive lace curtains or practical roller blinds. Along the way, we’ll answer age-old questions like whether you should measure curtain length or width first, or how to know what size curtains you need to start with. Here are the main points we’ll go over:

Why it’s important to measure curtains and blinds correctly

What you will need to measure curtains and blinds

How to correctly measure curtains

How to correctly measure blinds

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Why it’s important to measure curtains and blinds correctly

There are many reasons why it’s vital to get the measurements for your new curtains or roller blinds spot on. Aside from the obvious of your new window finishings looking a bit out of balance, other implications of mismeasurement include:

• Heat will escape your home 
• UV rays can beam through gaps and damage furniture
• Curtains that are too short tend to make the ceiling feel lower
• You may need to spend time and money on added alterations

In saying that, not all curtains or drapes need to touch the floor! Curtains and blinds come in different styles, whether living room curtains, bedroom curtains or bathroom blinds.  It’s good to get an idea of the style you’re after before considering measurements.