How to Measure

Measure carefully using a steel tape measure to assure accuracy. Click here for How to Measure printable PDF version.

Roman Shades

Inside Mount

• The Roman Shade will hang within the window frame Providing a clean, built in look.
• Minimum window depth required:
• Normal 1 ½”. (Header Size 1 ¼”) Up Ended 1” (Header Size ¾”).
• Measure: Width – in 3 places ( top, middle & bottom) & use the narrowest dimension.
• Length – in 3 places (left, center & right) & use the longest dimension.

Outside Mount

• The Roman Shade will hang outside the window frame or molding.
• To be used when there is not enough window depth for an inside mount.
• Mount to surrounding wall, ceiling or window frame/molding
• No minimum window depth required.
• Measure: The width & length of window area you want to cover.
• If space allows, we recommend adding 1”- 1 ½” of width and height to each side of window (2”- 3” total) to reduce light penetration from edges of shade

Drapery Panels

ALL PANELS ARE SOLD AS SINGLE PANELS NOT IN PAIRS.
They come in pre-set widths and are made to length to the 1/2”

Width:

• Measure the width of the window area you’d like to cover.
• Take time to plan your installation and get the measurements correct.
• We recommend adding an additional 4”- 6” to each side from the edge of the window glass.
• This allows the drapery panels, when pulled to their sides, to clear the window
  allowing more natural light in.
• Consider the decorative hardware you’ll be using to hang the panels from.
• Finally add another of 6” - 8” (3”- 4” for each finial on both ends of the pole) to the total space of window/wall area you’ll need.

EXAMPLE OF  HOW TO ORDER

• If your window is 75" width, you have the option to select one or two panels.
  • 1) 2 panels of 50" width
  • 2) 1 panel of 100" width
• This depends on how many pleats you want.
• The Getblinds product "Parisian Pleats" is an exception and does not include in this type of measuring, the size of the pleat in this case is the actual width.

Length:

• Finished panel length is measured from the top of drapery panel to the bottom. It includes the rod pocket (either 11/2” or 3”, but does not include the header), grommets, pleats or tabs (either on back or top of panel).
• The finished panel length you provide to the 1/2” will be the exact measurement the drapery panel will be made to.
• Consider the additional height you will gain when hanging the panels from decorative poles.
• It is recommended to mount the pole approximately 4” above the window frame.
• If the panel is being mounted directly onto a pole through the rod pocket, grommets or tabs, no additional length is added.
• When using clip rings to attach Rod Pocket or Parisian Pleats to a pole, note that clip rings will add approximately 2”- 4” of length. Therefore, subtract that extra length from the final length of the panel to be ordered.
• 1 ¼” Metal rings add 2 ¾” of length
• 1 ¼” and 1 3/8” small Wood rings add 2 ½” of length
• 1 7/8” and 2” large Wood rings add 3 ¼” of length

EXAMPLE:

• Window height = 84” L
• Mount Hardware 4” above window = 88” L using 1 ¼”” bamboo hardware uses Small Wood Rings to attach to panel = − 2 ½” = 85 ½” L panel
• 85 ½” L panel – ½” floor clearance = 85” L
• This must be factored into your length measurements.

Sheer Undertreatment Lengths:

• It is recommended that when sheers are being used as an under treatment, they be ordered with NO HEADER and shorter in length than the Drapery Panels they will be mounted under. Mount sheer drapery hardware 1” lower than the decorative hardware used for the outer panels and measure down to floor, but
  about 1/2” shorter than the drapery panel length chosen. This way the sheer’s top edge and bottom hem clear the tops and bottoms of the outer drapery panels.

Drapery Panel Length Advice:

• You can specify any length desired to the 1/2"
• Floor Length panels should be 1/2” above the floor for easy operation.
• Puddle Length panels should have another 6” - 10” of length to pool the fabric on the floor. This length is not recommend for high traffic areas or drapery that needs to be opened and closed often.

Pole Mounted Valances

• Pole Mounted Valances are sold as pre-set sizes in single units.
• Each style has a unique shape & size.
• We suggest to order 1 valance for every X “ of window width depending on the style.
• As with the Drapery Panels, consideration must be given to the hardware the valances will be hung from. The window/wall width you’ll need to cover and the extra length that clip rings will add to the valance.

Board Mounted Valances And Upholstered Cornice Boards

These styles have Pre-set drop lengths. No lengths are to be specified. They’re made to the 1/2” width.

For Upholstered Cornice Boards:

• Add a total of 2” to the trim to trim/window edge to window edge measurement to
  compensate for the width of the wood sideboards + the fiberfill batting.

EXAMPLE:

• For a tight to window frame fit:
• If window width is 100” wide add 2”. 102” wide outside will be 100” inside the cornice box.

For Board Mounted Valances:

• NO extra inches needed
• The top wood board used equals the exact width specified. NO wood side boards are used in these styles, fabric hangs off the edge of the top board.
• Then consider adding an additional 1" - 6” to each side for either Board Mounted Valances or Upholstered Cornice Boards over OUTSIDE mounted UNDERTREATMENTS like drapery panels (including the drapery hardware width) or blinds/shades. Take that measurement as your total width and then follow the instructions above.

REMINDER:

• 2" return (depth) sizes are available:
• 4” for mounting over blinds and shades
• 7” for mounting over drapery treatments.

Decorative Hardware Poles For Mounting Drapery Panels & Valances

• Measure the window/wall area you want to cover with drapery panels/pole mounted valances.
  We recommend mounting hardware 4” above and 4”-6” beyond each side of the window frame, if space allows.

REMINDER:

• Clip rings will add 2” - 4” of length to your panels.