Measuring for Draperies
Nondecorative Rod
In a nondecorative traverse rod the top of the drapery is at the same level as the rod. To get the drapery length measure from the top of the rod to however long you want the drapery to be.
If you have no rod then measure the window frame and go a couple inches, like 7", above the window frame. Most drapery pleats are 5" which is why 7" is a good size to go above the window frame. In the example to the left, the Monarch pleat is 8" long which is why we went 11" above the window frame starting from the bottom of the rings. The above picture has the Nahlia(drapery) and Calyann(sheer) pleats which are both 5".
To get the length in a decorative rod measure from the bottom of the rings down to however long you want the drapery to be.
In the above example the length from the bottom of the rings to the floor is 90" and then 6" was added for the puddle giving a drapery length of 96". If no puddle is desired then the drapery length would be like 89, 89.5,....depending on how much off the floor you want your drapery to be.
If you have no rod then measure the window frame and go a couple inches, like 7", above the window frame. Most drapery pleats are 5" which is why 7" is a good size to go above the window frame. In the above example, the Monarch pleat is 8" long which is why we went 11" above the window frame starting from the bottom of the rings. Notice that the rod itself is higher than the bottom of the rings.
Decorative Rod
To get the width of the drapery in a nondecorative traverse rod measure the rod from end to end. Then you add for the returns in the end and overlaps in the middle of the rod. The return is the part of the drapery that bends from the end of the rod to the wall. The purpose of the return is to cover the brackets of the rod from the side.
As an example, if a center open rod measures 80" from end to end then add 10" for the returns(3" on each side, for 6", and then 4" for the overlaps in the middle for a total of 10"). The drapery width is 90".
*Note: if rod is one way open then the drapery width is 84". Also if you have double rods then the drapery measurements would be different. Returns are usually 3"-3.5" but can be different. If you have no rod then measure the frame and go out like 5" or so out on each side. The drapery, as you can see in the picture to the left, is wider than the frame. The amount of inches wider than the frame is a personal preference.
In a decorative rod measure the rod from end to end, not including the finials, and then add for the overlaps. In the example above if the rod width is 80" then add 2" for the overlaps to get a drapery width of 82".
*Note: Returns are optional in decorative rods but if desired then the drapery width is bigger. The return is the part of the drapery that bends from the end of the rod to the wall. If you have no rod then measure the frame and go out like 5" or so out on each side. The drapery as you can see in the above picture is wider than the frame. The amount of inches wider than the frame is a personal preference.
Width
Length
We will come to your home and measure your windows before a yard of fabric is cut. The fee is modest and there are good reasons to invest in this service. Here’s what to expect:
1. We measure with your window treatments in mind, noting all the architectural features that have to be accommodated like doors, moldings, bookcases, radiators and so forth.
2. We will evaluate existing drapery rods and whether they’re worth keeping.
3. We will plan for installation of new drapery rods and support brackets and whether additional hardware is required for the window treatments.
4. We will take exact measurements and be responsible for the products made to these specifications.
5. We will check where valances or cornices will be positioned and make sure that any window treatments beneath will fit and function properly.
6. We dress draperies and shades so that they will break correctly when opening and closing as well as help window treatments hang beautifully.
D'Casa's professional measuring and installation service is an insurance policy that your window treatments will fit perfectly and look beautiful.
The Value of Professional Measuring and Installation
All measurements must be in inches
All measurements must be in inches
All measurements must be in inches
All measurements must be in inches
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Fabric
and
Color
Lining **
(Yes/No)
Room
Header Style
Quantity
Pair *
or
Panel
1
Drapery Order Form
(Measuring Instructions Below Order Form)
2
3
Inside mount
Allows the window treatment to hang inside the frame of your window. Check the depth so that we can be sure it will accommodate the mounting board. When taking measurements for inside mounted window treatments, please make deductions of .25" to .375".
If the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we make a .25" deduction. Then the size for the shade is 49.75" x 40". Note, the deduction is only for the width not the length in most cases.
Measuring for Shades/Blinds/Silhouettes/Shutters
Outside mount
Allows the window shade to hang above the window casing or molding. It may also give the illusion of a taller window. How you measure for outside mount shades really depends on the type of window frame you have, if any frame at all.
In a frameless window, like picture #1 on the bottom left, if the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we add 3" on each side of the window. Then the size for the shade is 56" x 46". Note, the amount of inches you add on each side is a personal preference. Thus, you can add more or less than 3" on the sides.
If the window has a frame, then the size of the shade really depends on where you want the shade to be on the frame. The shade can even go on the outside of the frame, if desired.
Width
Length
All measurements must be in inches
1
2
3
4
All measurements must be in inches
The Value of Professional Measuring and Installation
We will come to your home and measure your windows before a yard of fabric is cut. The fee is modest and there are good reasons to invest in this service. Here’s what to expect:
1. We measure with your window treatments in mind, noting all the architectural features that have to be accommodated like doors, moldings, bookcases, radiators and so forth.
2. We will evaluate existing hardware and whether they’re worth keeping.
3. We will plan for installation of new hardware and whether additional hardware is required for the window treatments.
4. We will take exact measurements and be responsible for the products made to these specifications.
5. We will check where valances or cornices will be positioned and make sure that any window treatments beneath will fit and function properly.
6. We dress draperies and shades so that they will break correctly when opening and closing as well as help window treatments hang beautifully.
D'Casa's professional measuring and installation service is an insurance policy that your window treatments will fit perfectly and look beautiful.
Inside mount
Allows the window treatment to hang inside the frame of your window. Check the depth so that we can be sure it will accommodate the mounting board. When taking measurements for inside mounted window treatments, please make deductions of .25" to .375".
If the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we make a .25" deduction. Then the size for the shade is 49.75" x 40". Note, the deduction is only for the width not the length in most cases.
Outside mount
Allows the window shade to hang above the window casing or molding. It may also give the illusion of a taller window. How you measure for outside mount shades really depends on the type of window frame you have, if any frame at all.
In a frameless window, like picture #1 on the bottom left, if the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we add 3" on each side of the window. Then the size for the shade is 56" x 46". Note, the amount of inches you add on each side is a personal preference. Thus, you can add more or less than 3" on the sides.
If the window has a frame, then the size of the shade really depends on where you want the shade to be on the frame. The shade can even go on the outside of the frame, if desired.
Width
Length
All measurements must be in inches
1
2
3
4
All measurements must be in inches
The Value of Professional Measuring and Installation
We will come to your home and measure your windows before a yard of fabric is cut. The fee is modest and there are good reasons to invest in this service. Here’s what to expect:
1. We measure with your window treatments in mind, noting all the architectural features that have to be accommodated like doors, moldings, bookcases, radiators and so forth.
2. We will evaluate existing hardware and whether they’re worth keeping.
3. We will plan for installation of new hardware and whether additional hardware is required for the window treatments.
4. We will take exact measurements and be responsible for the products made to these specifications.
5. We will check where valances or cornices will be positioned and make sure that any window treatments beneath will fit and function properly.
6. We dress draperies and shades so that they will break correctly when opening and closing as well as help window treatments hang beautifully.
D'Casa's professional measuring and installation service is an insurance policy that your window treatments will fit perfectly and look beautiful.
Inside mount
Allows the window treatment to hang inside the frame of your window. Check the depth so that we can be sure it will accommodate the mounting board. When taking measurements for inside mounted window treatments, please make deductions of .25" to .375".
If the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we make a .25" deduction. Then the size for the shade is 49.75" x 40". Note, the deduction is only for the width not the length in most cases.
Outside mount
Allows the window shade to hang above the window casing or molding. It may also give the illusion of a taller window. How you measure for outside mount shades really depends on the type of window frame you have, if any frame at all.
In a frameless window, like picture #1 on the bottom left, if the width is 50" and the length is 40" and if we add 3" on each side of the window. Then the size for the shade is 56" x 46". Note, the amount of inches you add on each side is a personal preference. Thus, you can add more or less than 3" on the sides.
If the window has a frame, then the size of the shade really depends on where you want the shade to be on the frame. The shade can even go on the outside of the frame, if desired.
Width
Length
All measurements must be in inches
1
2
3
4
All measurements must be in inches
We will come to your home and measure your windows before a yard of fabric is cut. The fee is modest and there are good reasons to invest in this service. Here’s what to expect:
1. We measure with your window treatments in mind, noting all the architectural features that have to be accommodated like doors, moldings, bookcases, radiators and so forth.
2. We will evaluate existing hardware and whether they’re worth keeping.
3. We will plan for installation of new hardware and whether additional hardware is required for the window treatments.
4. We will take exact measurements and be responsible for the products made to these specifications.
5. We will check where valances or cornices will be positioned and make sure that any window treatments beneath will fit and function properly.
6. We dress draperies and shades so that they will break correctly when opening and closing as well as help window treatments hang beautifully.
D'Casa's professional measuring and installation service is an insurance policy that your window treatments will fit perfectly and look beautiful.
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Fabric
and
Color
Room
Quantity
1
Bamboo/Natural Shade Order Form
2
3
Shade Style
Lining/
Blackout/
NA
Pull Cord
Right/
Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
* Pair is when the drapery opens in the middle.Panel is when the drapery opens one way.
** Draperies can also be done with blackout(for complete light blockage) or interlining(for a fuller look and feel which is ideal for draperies made of thin fabrics). Additonal charge applies. Call for information.
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Pattern/ Color
Room
Quantity
1
Aluminum Mini-Blind Order Form (1" & 2")
2
3
Tilt Position *
(wand)
Right or Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
Pull Position **
(cord)
Right or Left
* Standard wand position is left ** Standard cord position is right
1" or 2"
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Pattern/ Color
Room
Quantity
1
Fuax Wood Blind Order Form
2
3
Tilt Position *
(wand)
Right or Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
Pull Position **
(cord)
Right or Left
* Standard wand position is left ** Standard cord position is right
2" or 2.5"
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Pattern/ Color
Room
Quantity
1
Wood Blind Order Form
2
3
Tilt Position *
(wand)
Right or Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
Pull Position **
(cord)
Right or Left
* Standard wand position is left ** Standard cord position is right
1"
2"
2.5"
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Pattern/ Color
Room
Quantity
1
Shutter Blind Order Form
2
3
Tilt Position *
(wand)
Right or Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
Pull Position **
(cord)
Right or Left
* Standard wand position is left ** Standard cord position is right
Buckram ***
(Yes/No)
*** Buckram is the stiff paper in the head of the draperies. On non-decorative rods all draperies should have buckram. On decorative rods draperies can have buckram, but it is best not to have buckram to give that not so stiff appearance which looks best on decorative rods. However, very thin fabrics like sheers must have buckram.
Finish
Width
Finish
Length
Fabric
and
Color
Room
Quantity
1
Fabric Shade Order Form
2
3
Shade Style
Lining/
Blackout/
Interlining
Pull Cord
Right/
Left
Mount
Inside/
Outside
Comments
Order forms below are what to keep in mind when placing an order. Please call to place an order.
Due to the custom nature, all sales are final.
