HOW TO MEASURE.

All window furnishings will need the following regardless of fitting type or furnishing type:

The 3 x 3 rule:

3 measurements across the width and 3 measurements across the length. A measurement on each side (left and right) and one in the middle. The 3 x 3 rule.

FOR THE BBB:

Recess fit:

To achieve a recess fit, you need to follow the above 3 x 3 rule. You then take the smallest measurement as your final measurement for both the width and the length. There is nothing a bit of silicone cannot hide.

But first, you need make sure you have a clear allowance of 9cm within the depth of the window. You need to look for any obstacles that may prevent your BBB from fitting. For example window winders, handles, key locks, cross bars ect. Make sure that once you have allowed for the 9cm, that you can still access any handles/key locks/winders. If we cannot get a 9cm clearance, then hi ho, hi ho, its to a face fix we go.

Face fix:

Face fixed BBB allows for a bit of forgiveness on uneven windows and the possibility of being a few mm out on your measurement. Again, we do the 3 x 3 rule, taking the smallest measurement as your final.

All deductions are made by us, so make sure you are accurate to the mm.

If you are unsure, we also offer a measurement service and if you are feeling really unsure, an installation service too. These can be added to cart easily.

 

FOR SHEER CURTAINS:

There's no surprise here, but the 3 x 3 rule also applies to curtains. Only this time, its the largest measurement we go by.

Your first decision is to decide where your track is going to sit: will it be face fixed to the wall? Or will it be ceiling fixed? As a general rule, a curtain is made to frame a window. So at minimum, we recommend 10cm added to each side of the architrave, and 10cm above the top of the architrave.

But as a general rule, we like to get fancy (at no extra cost to you) and use these luscious curtains to create the illusion of grandness and elongating your window. A little trick to the eye never hurt anyone. So in a home consult, we would usually recommend a ceiling fix, or running the track just under the cornice.

If you live in a castle with 5m heigh ceilings, then sure, we may want to consider something different as height isn't an issue for you. But generally, that would be the advice to go by. You can always send through an email if you need some advice, or purchase our 'in home help' option and we can come out to not only have a look, but measure for you too (goodbye responsibility of measuring).

Ceiling fix:

To get this measurement, you literally need to measure from inside of cornice to inside of cornice.

If no cornices or square set, then you need to measure wall to wall up where the track will sit. Walls can gain or loose cm so you want to make sure.

For Face fix, make a small mark on the wall where you would like the top of the track to sit and use that as your measurement point.

 

For both options, follow the 3 x 3 rule. There is no need for any deductions as we will make them for you.

 

The next decision is the operation of your curtain:

One way: One piece of fabric that can be stacked to either the left or the right when pulled aside. It's a grand statement and one we recommend (unless you can't stand things being unsymmetrical, then this may not be the option for you). The single piece of fabric really makes a difference when sitting across the window, but we do recommend checking if there is some wall space to allow for the stack of fabric when pulled to the side.

Centre Opening: Two pieces of fabric made evenly to meet in the middle. This is a good option if you do not have the wall space to put the fabric on, so less fabric sits across your window (and also if you prefer symmetry). 

Free Flow: Both of the above options can be free flow, which allows for you to pull each piece of fabric to whichever side you like without having them locked into place.

When deciding the operation of your curtain, you really need your thinking cap on. Have a look at what you are putting your curtain on. For example, if it is a door, is the door in the centre? So therefor centre opening would be your most practical option. Or is the door to the side? Where having the fabric in one piece would work best. Decisions decisions.

Your last decision is the type of drop you would like.

You have 3 options:

'Kissing the floor'

A small gap - approximately 1cm

Puddling on the floor/buckling slightly - approximately 3cm - 5cm

 

Take your first decision - ceiling fixed or face fixed - and use the 3 x 3 rule to across the space. Ceiling fixed measurements need to be inside the cornice (if any) and face fixed need to be the point where you would like the top of the track to be.

We take the longest drop and use that as your final measurement. If there is a big discrepancy across your measurements, we recommend going for the puddling/buckling look. The beauty of the sfold heading is it can hide alot of sins, making it possible to absorb any small discrepancies across the floor.

If this is all a bit overbearing, you can always reach out via email. If measuring just ain't your thang, you can purchase our 'in home measurement' service and we can take care of it for you.

 
Recess fix measuring

Face fix measuring