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How to measure: Custom Curtain Rod

How to measure for a made-to-measure curtain rod

When measuring the length of your curtain rod, consider two factors: the width of the window and how much space the curtains will take up on either side of the window. A single-width curtain will take up approximately 30 cm when fully gathered, while a double-width curtain will take up around 40 cm.

Your window width + 60 cm (two single-width curtains) = Length of your curtain rod Your window width + 80 cm (two double-width curtains) = Length of your curtain rod

If your room has more than one window and you want a rod that spans the entire wall of windows, measure the total width from the outer edges of the window frames on the windows farthest apart and add 60/80 cm.

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