How To Measure

Quick Tips

• Always use a steel measuring tape.
• Take measurement of where you will be mounting your rod, not necessarily your window frame measurement.

Window Illustration

Window Figure 1.0

For Valances:

• Refer to Window Figure 1.0
• If mounting rod on or near window frame, measure width as in A on Window Figure 1.0.
• Add in projections of rod, see C on Window Figure 1.0.
• As an example:
  Window width 47 inches + 2 inch projections on rod.
  47 + 2 + 2 = 51 inches total
• If mounting rod beyond window frame take measurement as in B on Window Figure 1.0 and also add in rod projections, C. For Board Mounted Valances, only use measurement B, do not include projection C.
• As an example:
  Rod Measure 52 inches + 3 inch projections.
  52 + 3 + 3 = 58 inches total
• If you are ordering a gathered valance, multiply this width measurement by 1.5 to 2 times to achieve proper fullness.
• For a 58 inch measurement you would need to order a 100 inch wide valance.
• No need to take a length measurement for valances. Lengths are as stated for each valances.

For Panels:

• Refer to Window Figure 1.0
• Follow same instuctions to achieve your width measurement from above.
• Take length measure as in D on Window Figure 1.0. From the place you will be mounting the rod to the floor.
• Take 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch off measurement to clear the floor.
• You may order a longer length if you want the panels to puddle on the floor.
• Example: Width measurement is 42 inches and length is 85 inches. Order proper fullness, two panels totalling 100" and order length of 84 inches.

Recomendations for Rods:

• Rods have a 21/2", 31/2" or 51/2" projections, round this measurement up to 3", 4" or 6" when adding on to your width.
• Rods are typically mounted 2" to 4" above window frame.
• Rods are typically mounted 1" to 4" beyond widow frame width.
• But,you are the designer, you may place your window treatments wherever you like.
• If you would like advise, please contact us by e-mail on our contact us page.

Custom Ordering:

• Some of our styles are available in custom widths. You may e-mail us through our contact us page and request a custom quote.
• Please e-mail us your measurements, style and fabric choices you are interested in. Someone will e-mail you back within 2 business days with a quote.