How To Measure A Bedroom Window For Curtains

Even if you have two identical windows make sure to measure every window individually as they may be slightly different.

How to measure a bedroom window for curtains.

Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width. Sketch in where you think you d like your hardware and curtains. When measuring to the floor you can also add a few inches to your measurement to allow the bottom of the curtains to drape on the floor. There are several ways to measure the length of the window as well depending on how low you want the curtains to extend.

Measure to the lowest place that you would like the fabric to hang either the floor or the bottom of the window. If you want to create a sense of height in the room. To measure the height of your window place the end of the tape measure along the top edge of the molding of the window and measure to the window sill. Measuring the width the track or pole should be hung about 15cm or 6 inches above the window and be 15 20 cm 6 8 inches wider on each side.

Options include measuring from the drapery rod to the window sill to a little below the sill or all the way to the floor. Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame. If you already have a curtain rod you can use this as a tool for measuring for curtains. If not you can measure the window itself but make sure to add six 6 inches three on each side for the curtain rod.

Once you know where you want to place your drapery hardware it s necessary to figure out your rod to floor height. With these raw measurements use a pencil and paper make a drawing of your window.