How to Choose Curtain Sizes
1. Measure your window
Grab a tape measure and record your window width, window height and mounting position.
- Width Measurement Measure the distance from the far left to the far right of the window frame, this is your raw window width.
Tip: If you install a curtain rod or track, extend the track 15–30 cm wider than the window. Curtains can be fully drawn to the side without blocking daylight.
- Height Measurement Measure height based on your mounting style:
- Ceiling mount: Measure from ceiling down to floor
- Wall mount: Measure from rod position to your desired curtain bottom Three common curtain bottom styles:
- 1–2 cm above floor: Practical and widely used
- Floor-grazing: Fabric lightly touches the floor for elegant draping
- Sill length: Curtain ends above window sill, ideal for small windows
2. Curtain fullness ratio
Finished curtain width = raw window width × fullness ratio
- 1.8x: Simple flat look, cost-effective
- 2.0x: Balanced fullness, most popular option
- 2.2x: Rich pleats for enhanced aesthetic
Example: Raw window width 150 cm, choose 2.0x fullness. Total curtain width = 150 × 2 = 300 cm, usually split into 2 panels of 150 cm each.
3. Curtain tieback size guide
Tieback length depends on fabric thickness and curtain width:
- Short tiebacks: For lightweight curtains and small windows
- Long tiebacks: For heavy floor-length curtains and wide windows Matching fabric tieback sets are pre-sized to fit the corresponding curtain panels.
4. Notes
- We supply ready-made standard sizes. Double-check measurements before ordering.
- Minor dimensional tolerance exists due to fabric properties.
- If wall space beside windows is limited, pick short tiebacks to avoid tight fit.