{"id":9452,"date":"2023-08-31T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T20:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9452"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:43:38","slug":"how-to-measure-for-curtains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure for Curtains in 5 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_c2b48a-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_c2b48a-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_c2b48a-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_c2b48a-23 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_c2b48a-23 > 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.kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_1624d9-51 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_acf2f8-4a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_3c31cb-34 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_3c31cb-34 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-petal-pearl-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bright-open-room-hero-2023-palm-beach-950x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A bright room has Tailored Pleat Drapery of Petal in Pearl hung perfectly showing the best of how to measure for curtains\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13935 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-petal-pearl-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bright-open-room-hero-2023-palm-beach-950x630px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-petal-pearl-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bright-open-room-hero-2023-palm-beach-950x630px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-petal-pearl-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bright-open-room-hero-2023-palm-beach-950x630px-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:5px;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_f03e4e-e4 kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/5_how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_23da1a-f9\">|<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_da8f42-66\">May 8, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78a3ce-51\">How to Measure for Curtains in 5 Steps<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring curtains is a simple five-step process that includes gathering your tools, choosing your mount type, measuring your window, calculating curtain width, and determining curtain length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, several factors can affect your final curtain measurements, including your preferred curtain length, how high above the window you plan to mount your rod, and how far beyond the window you want your curtains to extend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\">Drapery<\/a> is an impactful window treatment option that adds visual texture and dimension to any room. Learning how to measure for curtains ensures you order the correct curtain panel length and width. Follow the steps below to learn how to measure for drapes, plus get best practices for height, width and length to ensure your curtains look their best when hung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-general-rule-for-choosing-curtain-sizes\">The General Rule for Choosing Curtain Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general guide, curtain panels should be 1.5 to 2 times the width of your window for a full, tailored look. For length, the most common options are sill length (to the windowsill), floor length (just clearing the floor), and puddle length (3 to 6 inches of extra fabric on the floor). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-measuring-curtains-and-drapery\">Steps to Measuring Curtains and Drapery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The five steps below walk you through each measurement in detail so you can order with confidence and understand which curtain size works for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_cbcb95-bc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_1b82e9-15 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5d071d-36\">Step 1: Gather Your Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_ea20a1-23 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_6aa959-9a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_cbe999-78 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_cbe999-78 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-wood-floors-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A step ladder sits in front of a bay window in preparation for the first step of how to measure for curtains: gathering tools\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-wood-floors-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-wood-floors-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-step-ladder-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-wood-floors-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in learning how to measure curtains is gathering the tools you\u2019ll need for the job. These are very common, and you likely have many, if not all, already at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Metal measuring tape<\/strong> \u2013 Metal gives you the most accurate measurement as metal isn\u2019t vulnerable to stretching over time like plastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stepladder <\/strong>\u2013 Be sure your ladder is tall enough for you to easily reach where you\u2019ll be hanging your curtain rod.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pencil <\/strong>\u2013 A pencil is safe to use on your wall to mark where your curtain height and width will be as well as where curtain rod brackets will need to be placed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level <\/strong>\u2013 A level is essential for ensuring your pencil markings for your curtain rod\u2019s placement are all in-plane and even \u2014 and you\u2019ll also use it again to make sure you install your curtain rod evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_b36769-38 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_68366a-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_68366a-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-decide-how-you-will-mount-your-curtain-rod\">Step 2: Decide How You Will Mount Your Curtain Rod<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step for how to measure for curtains correctly is to decide how and where you\u2019ll mount your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\">curtain rod or track system<\/a>. How to measure for curtain rods or a track will vary depending on whether you mount your curtains inside the window frame (called an inside-mount) or outside the window frame (called an outside mount). To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\">inside mount vs outside mount blinds<\/a>, check out our blog for more guidelines. Additionally, for an outside-mount application, which is the more common choice for hanging drapery, your drapery hardware can either be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about each application to help you further decide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_4e929b-37 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_7cf0d8-9f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_d9b2f0-23 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_d9b2f0-23 img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-breeze-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2020-nantucket-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Breeze in Sky is mounted inside the window box with Wrought Iron hardware in Black\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-breeze-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2020-nantucket-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-breeze-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2020-nantucket-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_444d90-7f\">Inside Mount<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_78b17f-79\">Inside-mounted curtain rods are those that sit inside the window frame. Inside-mounted drapery can be held by a tension rod (not sold by The Shade Store) or a curtain rod with brackets. Using a curtain rod means the brackets will likely need to be mounted into the sides of the window frame, or in the top or \u201cceiling\u201d of the window frame.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_a1cfc0-7e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_a95b22-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_a95b22-ad img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Luxe Linen in Oyster is hung outside the window frame on a Madison Track system in Black\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_1bb0e5-44\">Outside Mount<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_37d460-1e\">Outside-mount curtain rods are those that are installed outside of the window frame. These can either be installed onto the wall above your window (pictured) or onto the ceiling. The choice is mostly a matter of preference, but in the case of crown molding at your ceiling, it\u2019s typically best to install into the wall rather than the ceiling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_bf87ef-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_fc671a-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you choose an outside mount application, you have two more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/drapery-hardware\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/drapery-hardware\">drapery hardware<\/a> choices to make before learning how to measure for curtains: Whether to mount your curtain rod or track system on the wall or ceiling. This choice is mostly based on preference, but there are a couple factors that may influence your decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_47d874-b4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_81d192-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_81d192-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_81d192-90 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_e95efd-34 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_e95efd-34 img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-novogratz-feather-palm-embroidery-vintage-lace-how-to-measure-for-curtains-wall-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Feather Palm Embroidery in Lace delivers a delicate look to a room with an arched window\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-novogratz-feather-palm-embroidery-vintage-lace-how-to-measure-for-curtains-wall-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-novogratz-feather-palm-embroidery-vintage-lace-how-to-measure-for-curtains-wall-content-2022-los-angeles-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a868f2-9b\">Wall Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_695fa5-7a\">A wall mount is a good choice if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains-with-crown-molding\/\">crown molding<\/a> at your ceiling, or you have cathedral ceilings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_5ff905-cc inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_b50fd3-ab .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_b50fd3-ab img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-10-white-ripple-fold-drapery-com-jazz-opal-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-ceiling-mount-content-2020-tribeca-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"Ripple Fold Drapery in an off-white color hangs from a ceiling-mounted track system which affects how to measure for curtains\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-10-white-ripple-fold-drapery-com-jazz-opal-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-ceiling-mount-content-2020-tribeca-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-10-white-ripple-fold-drapery-com-jazz-opal-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-ceiling-mount-content-2020-tribeca-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_06a836-ae\">Ceiling Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_aab541-22\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_aab541-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_aab541-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_aab541-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_aab541-22\">A ceiling mount is best for shorter ceilings, as it creates the illusion of greater height for your wall and window.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_afdd57-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_645132-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_645132-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_645132-a4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_5f3ffe-da\">Step 3: Measure Your Window\u2019s Height AND Width<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_cd87f6-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_7e9048-c4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_9b986a-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_9b986a-fa size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-professional-measuring-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-frame-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional measures the top of a window frame showing how to measure for curtains for a bay window\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-professional-measuring-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-frame-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-professional-measuring-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-frame-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-professional-measuring-how-to-measure-for-curtains-bay-window-frame-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide on your mounting choices, the next step in how to measure for curtains is to measure your window\u2019s dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to measure your window will vary depending on whether you plan for an inside- or outside-mount application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_6b23a0-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_eb9840-45 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_d6c68f-66:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_d6c68f-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_d6c68f-66\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px.png\" alt=\"An illustration with a window and arrows demonstrates how to measure for curtains in an inside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px.png 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-inside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_368c1d-82 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e8eec0-37\">Inside Mount Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_7b26b5-31\">Measure the height and width of the window from the inside of the trim pieces from left to right and top to bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_a11244-ee alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_672c6c-69 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_f47a28-20\">Outside Mount Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_e99392-e8\">Measure the height and width of the window from the outside of the trim pieces from left to right and top to bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_e2a7e0-be inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_7a81a9-12:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_7a81a9-12 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_7a81a9-12\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px.png\" alt=\"An illustration with a window and arrows demonstrates how to measure for curtains in an outside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px.png 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-measure-for-curtains-outside-mount-content-2022-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_327bb3-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_e816dc-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_e816dc-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Once you have the dimensions of your window, you\u2019re ready to learn how to measure for drapes in terms of width and length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_d4b282-c8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_501347-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_501347-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_501347-00 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_24a544-c3\">Step 4: How to Measure for Curtain Width<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_d1f52c-bc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_0cc4d2-10 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_4196d8-20:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_4196d8-20 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_4196d8-20 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration of drapery over a window with arrows and measurements shows how to measure for curtains width\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-for-width-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_f7b876-0f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Learning how to measure curtain width requires two calculations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The width of your <strong>curtain rod<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total width of your <strong>curtain panels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rod will be a straightforward, clear measurement of the area you want your curtains to cover, curtain panel length will require some math to ensure the curtains look lush and full whether drawn open or closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_879c3b-44 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_345479-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_345479-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_345479-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>To learn how to measure curtains in terms of width, first start with your curtain rod:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-measure-curtain-rod-width\">How To Measure Curtain Rod Width<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The measurement for curtain rod width will depend on your mount choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For inside mount applications<\/strong>, measure the width of the window from the inside edges of the trim. This curtain rod measurement will be equal to the width of your window calculated in Step 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For outside mount applications<\/strong>, the curtain rod width will be the width you want to cover with your curtains, which will typically <strong>expand past the window frame by about 6 to 12 inches<\/strong>. Going beyond the window frame helps ensure you\u2019ll be able to pull your curtains fully off the window to let in the most natural light. Additionally, bringing your curtains out wider creates the illusions of a larger, more expansive window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-measure-curtain-panel-width\">How To Measure Curtain Panel Width<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To correctly measure curtain panel width, you need to first understand curtain stack and fullness, both of which play a role in learning how to measure for drapes in terms of width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stack<\/strong> refers to the amount of space the drapery takes up when fully drawn open to expose the window.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fullness<\/strong> of your curtains refers to how lush and full they look when drawn close to cover the window.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For both inside and outside-mount applications, you want to account for a nice sense of fullness without creating too big a stack. To do this, multiply the width your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-lining\/\">drapery<\/a> will cover (or the width your hardware will span) by 1.5 or 2. This will give you a full look for most drapery materials, but some thinner materials like sheers may need about 2.5x or 3x the width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-wide-should-curtains-be-for-the-best-look\">How wide should curtains be for the best look?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtains should be 1.5 to 2 times the width of the area they cover for a full, well-proportioned look. For example, if your window or curtain rod spans 60 inches, your total curtain panel width should be between 90 and 120 inches. Sheer or lightweight fabrics may benefit from 2.5 to 3 times the width to achieve the same sense of fullness as heavier materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_5807d5-2a alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_3b5e40-db inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_9fd5df-30\">Important<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_449f1d-5c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9452_b5bd3e-bd, .kt-adv-heading-link9452_b5bd3e-bd .kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9452_b5bd3e-bd{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9452_b5bd3e-bd:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_b5bd3e-bd\">If you\u2019re measuring for decorative stationary drapery panels that don\u2019t need to close over the window, you can likely opt for a smaller width. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/theshadestore.s3.amazonaws.com\/cms\/files\/Measuring-for-Drapes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ THE GUIDE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_8f1daf-1f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_94488b-28{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_94488b-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_94488b-28 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_0f7b7a-e4\">Skip the Math: Order from The Shade Store<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_a843e6-b7\">When you order custom drapery from The Shade Store, <strong>you only need to provide the width of the area you would like to cover<\/strong>, <strong>or the width of your drapery rod<\/strong>. We account for the fullness and stack in our handcrafted process based on the material you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9452_0705ad-ff{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9452_0705ad-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9452_0705ad-ff{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9452_0705ad-ff\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9452_251cd8-b7 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">shop drapery<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_a91964-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_a91964-cd inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_b7f165-f5:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_b7f165-f5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_b7f165-f5 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-vanda-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-blue-bedroom-content-2023-palm-beach-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom with light blue and cream colors features tailored pleat drapery made of Vanda in Sky hung high and wide\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-vanda-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-blue-bedroom-content-2023-palm-beach-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-victoria-hagan-vanda-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-blue-bedroom-content-2023-palm-beach-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_29ac05-48 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_d6a149-fd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Measure for Curtain Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you figure out the width measurements, you\u2019re ready to learn how to measure for drapes in terms of length. The length of your curtains is the distance they span from the rod to your floor. How to measure for curtains in terms of length will depend on how high you\u2019re installing the rod and how far you want your curtains to extend toward the floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to measure curtains in terms of length, first learn what the best practices are for how high to mount your curtain rod. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_cb494e-c5{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cb494e-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_cb494e-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cb494e-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_cb494e-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_f4c767-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_f4c767-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_f4c767-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_f4c767-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_f4c767-16 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_dbc9da-c9:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_dbc9da-c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_dbc9da-c9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-length-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration of drapery over a window with arrows and measurements shows how to measure for curtains length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-length-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-Illustration-measuring-length-how-to-measure-for-curtains-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_58e8b7-f7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_20c6ed-7e\">How High Should You Hang Your Curtain Rod?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, a good rule of thumb is to <strong>hang your curtains a little more than halfway or about two-thirds of the way up between the top of your window and the ceiling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\">Hanging your curtains<\/a> higher than the window frame gives the illusion of a taller window and can help make your overall room feel taller and larger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_9435eb-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_2049c3-e5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>While hanging your rod a little more than halfway up is the ideal best practice for most standard windows with 8- or 10-foot ceilings, there are some exceptions that require adjustments:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cathedral ceilings:<\/strong> Hang your curtains about 8 to 10 inches above the window frame to help the windows feel taller, without going excessively high.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shorter ceilings:<\/strong> Hang your curtains right at the ceiling or, better yet, ceiling-mount them.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crown molding at the ceiling:<\/strong> Hang the curtains right below the crown molding.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide how high to hang your curtain rod, you can decide how far you want your curtains to extend to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-curtain-lengths-where-will-your-curtains-fall\">Standard Curtain Lengths: Where Will Your Curtains Fall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several options for curtain length, and the choice is mostly dependent on your preference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_3feba9-94 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_48dc8d-4e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_6f0a2c-86\">Sill Length Curtains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These curtains hang just above or at the windowsill. Ideal for more casual settings like kitchens, bathrooms or basements, this length delivers a simple charming aesthetic. However, due to the shorter curtain length, this style can make short windows and short ceilings look even shorter.<br><br><strong>Measuring: <\/strong>Measure from the top of your curtain rod to the windowsill or an inch below depending on preference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_9cc8da-ad inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9452_d5fa29-e7:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9452_d5fa29-e7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_d5fa29-e7 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-holland-and-sherry-emerson-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-sill-length-drapery-content-2022-bridgehampton-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom has drapery hung just above the window hanging to the sill showing how to measure for curtains at sill length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-holland-and-sherry-emerson-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-sill-length-drapery-content-2022-bridgehampton-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-holland-and-sherry-emerson-sky-how-to-measure-for-curtains-sill-length-drapery-content-2022-bridgehampton-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_d0969f-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_f12db1-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-floor-length-curtain-options\">Floor-Length Curtain Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to have your curtains come all the way to the floor, you have a few more options to choose from. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/should-curtains-touch-the-floor\/\">Floor-length curtains<\/a> help to accentuate the height of your ceilings and will also create the illusion that shorter ceilings and windows are taller.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_d5c52c-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_d943c5-49 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_291e0a-78 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_291e0a-78 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-float-length-drapery-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"A bright room with light wood flooring and a white fur chair has white drapery floating just above the floor\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-float-length-drapery-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-ripple-fold-drapery-luxe-linen-optic-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-float-length-drapery-content-2022-east-hampton-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_af967b-cd\">Float Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Float-length curtains hover just above the floor with a crisp, tailored look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring:<\/strong> Measure from rod to floor and subtract \u00bd or \u00bc of an inch<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_13d0c1-55 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_ee68b9-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_ee68b9-ac size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-measure-for-curtains-break-length-drapery-content-2020-georgia-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Pinch Pleat Drapery panels made of Paloma in Sandstone gently kiss the warm wood floors which helps hide uneven floors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-measure-for-curtains-break-length-drapery-content-2020-georgia-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-pinch-pleat-drapery-nate-berkus-paloma-sandstone-how-to-measure-for-curtains-break-length-drapery-content-2020-georgia-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_c486e9-e8\">Break Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtains with a break kiss the floor, which is ideal for hiding uneven floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring<\/strong>: Add 1 to 2 inches to your curtain\u2019s float length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_818eaa-08 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9452_61c3f7-fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9452_61c3f7-fe size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"Luscious Posh Velvet drapery in Heather and Lannister Sheer Draper in Off White puddle on warm wood floors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-posh-velvet-heather-lannister-sheer-off-white-how-to-measure-for-curtains-puddle-content-2019-barcelona-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_629441-01\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_629441-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_629441-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9452_629441-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9452_629441-01\">Puddle Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Puddled curtains create lush piles of fabric for a luxurious look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measuring:<\/strong> Add 3 to 6 inches to your curtain\u2019s float length<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_38c804-8d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_e4ef94-0d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve decided on the height of your curtain rod and how far you want your curtains to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/should-curtains-touch-the-floor\/\">extend toward the floor<\/a>, you\u2019re ready to learn how to measure for curtains in terms of length. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-how-to-measure-drapes-and-curtains-length\">The Bottom Line: How to Measure Drapes and Curtains Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last measurement is also the most satisfying as it\u2019s a culmination of all your decisions and finalizes how your curtains will look and feel in the room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To measure for curtain length, start at the top of your curtain rod and measure down to where you want the end of your curtains to hang. <\/strong>For break and puddle-length curtains, be sure to add the right number of extra inches needed to get the desired effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9452_1fd50b-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9452_1865e3-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9452_1865e3-48\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-have-time-to-measure-leave-it-to-professionals\">Don\u2019t Have Time to Measure? Leave it to Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While learning how to measure for curtains is doable on your own, it does take patience, time and effort. If you\u2019d rather save the effort while ensuring your curtains will fit perfectly, we offer free measurement services for Drapery, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\">shades<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\">blinds<\/a>, from The Shade Store. Schedule a home visit or a virtual consultation where our experts will lead you through the process step-by-step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > 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