The right size of the curtains is calculated based on the window, in terms of width, for the length it is enough to keep just 1 cm from the ground.
How to measure curtains
To take the correct curtain sizejust consider the width of the window and add 10-15 cm for part, keeping in mind that if you want a tent con where morbid you have to multiply the result by 2 and then divide it by the width of the ready-made sheet that you would like to buy, or divide it by 140 which is the average width of curtain fabric sold by the linear metre.
At home the curtains They are an important furnishing accessory, not only for their high decorative potential, because they give style and refine the interiors, but also because they make them extremely functional, guaranteeing their privacy and allowing for modulate sunlight according to the requirements.
Furthermore, they can also serve as an insulating element, from the cold and heat outside, making the house more eco-sustainable and reducing heating and cooling consumption a little. In this case we are talking about thermal curtains which, thanks to their technical coating, reduce heat dispersion and temperature variations.
In the event that you rely on an upholsterer or a shop specializing in curtains, they will advise you directly, through a site inspection it’s a survey measuresthe right size of the tent and the related support system, also taking care of the assembly.
If instead we prefer do-it-yourself solutions more practical or economical, the first thing to understand will be how to take the measurements for the curtains in order to purchase both the fabric sheets and the adequate support.
How to put up curtains
Generally, whoever chooses do-it-yourself solutions prefers to install curtains with the stick support the eventually the binaryperhaps combined with ready-made curtains.
The ready-made tents they are curtains pret-a-porterready to be assembled and already have the bottom hem and side edges. Most of them are curtains with eyelets or hidden loops, to be mounted on a rod, while the curtains made with gathered tape are more suitable for track systems.
The pole support remains the most practical because it allows us to dismantle (and reassemble) the tent in easy and fast wayfor washing for example, but also if you want to occasionally modernise the rooms of the house with a few simple accessories, curtain included.
How to put up curtains – measurement diagram by Space Ideas interior design
As for tent measures, there are some guidelines general reference for mounting the rod in relation to the window to be covered and I have represented them in the drawing above.
The stick must be spaced away from the top edge of the window. at least 10 cm to allow for easy opening and must not protrude laterally more than 25 cm.
How to put curtains with rod above the box
However, there is often a window above the window. roller shutter box and then putting up the tent may seem like a big problem, but it is enough to do two side holes to the box and then press fit the brackets to support the stick.
There are various hooking systems on the market created specifically to resolve the issue from an aesthetic point of view and facilitate the assembly of the curtain rods with cassette.
Leroy Merlin cassette curtain rod
For example, this one in the image above, available for purchase from Leroy Merlin It is a single closed support of 25 mm Ib+ in 6 cm opaque transparent metal.
Video YouTube – how to put curtains with rod above the box
In the video of Ridorailthe manufacturing company, it is well explained what the attachment system is and which parts to purchase. It is sufficient to only practice two side holes to the roller shutter box to insert the bolts and then press fit the brackets to support the rod.
In any case, the awning should be positioned on the cassette as high as possible, so as to cover it or at least minimize its presence.
Dimensions of a curtain in width
Unless the window is particularly small and narrow, the sheets that make up the awning should always be due and in the case of a rather large window or glass wall, several sheets will have to be sewn together laterally to create two large ones if necessary.
But how many curtain panels do you need to cover a window?
Long floor curtains – Gala collection fabric by Tolino
For the correct calculation just consider the width of the window and add 10-15 cm on each side, keeping in mind that if you want a curtain with soft waves you have to multiply the result by 2 and then divide it by the width of the ready-made sheet that we would like to purchase, or divide it by 140 which is the average width of the curtain fabric sold by the linear metre.
Long curtain with waves – Gala collection curtain by Tolino
Some companies producing fabrics by the metre also supply curtains upon request. tailor-made according to customer needs.
Among these there is Tolino Spaa company Made in Italy that combines tradition, craftsmanship and attention to detail with creativity and innovation. Its fabric collections, synonymous with quality and style, are always in step with new trends.
Correct length of curtains
The ideal length includes floor-length curtains, that is, curtains that reach the floor or almost, because for reasons of practicality and cleanliness the right height of curtains from the floor must be of Just 1 cmjust enough to prevent them from getting dirtier than usual, but still leaving the curtain with that harmonious regularity in its undulation that it would lose if it were to rest on the ground.
Long curtains made by Carillo Home
It is important that curtains are always washed before mounting the stand of support and before being shortened. This is because most fabrics are subject to a certain percentage of shrinkage especially during the first washes; by assembling the structure before washing you could end up with a tent that is too short.
The sizes of the packaged curtains vary between 130-150 cm in width and 280-300 cm in height and are sold in single sheets.
In the image above, the tent is packaged model Giglio Of Carillo Home with 100% cotton fabric valance in blue.
Curtain hem: how to regulate it
Even when it comes to shorten curtains There may be several doubts about how to hem the curtains: the hem of floor-length curtains generally has to be high 20 cmwhile that of a short curtain, that of a window is high 10 cm.
In the hem the excess fabric can be bent over several times on itself both to stretch the sheets well and to be preserved in case it may need to be stretched again: over time, in fact, with the various washes some fabrics tend to shorten more than others and in this way it will be possible to remedy this.
Be careful though, because in the case of a transparent curtain Folding the fabric over itself several times does not always work from an aesthetic point of view because it removes the effect of transparency, visually shortens the curtain and creates a transparent/covering contrast so that the hem necessarily becomes a highly visible element.
How to put up double curtains
Il assembly criterion for double curtains it is the same as for single rod curtains, but in this case, in the support, the support brackets will have two distinct and spaced recesses to each support a rod.
Double curtains are basically two types of curtains in one and both can be pulled independently depending on your needs and the changing light levels.
Double rod system in satin metal by Leroy Merlin
The first curtain closest to the window is usually a transparent fabricveiled and light, to be chosen in a neutral shade or in a solid color. The second one, on the other hand, must be a thicker and more covering curtain.
It is advisable to choose it based on its decorative value, in a more important and elaborate fabric, with a more accentuated chromatic note compared to the underlying curtain to create a pleasant contrast and to frame the window.
Amazon Polished Brass Double Stick System
In the images of this paragraph two different models of double curtain rod systems: the first is the Bran – Inspire model by Leroy Merlin in satin metal, the second is available on Amazon It is made of polished brass.
Tips for choosing curtains
In the case of a French window there are no doubts in the choice, but not everyone knows that you should also choose a long curtain for cover a windowbecause the long curtain makes the window look slimmer, giving elegance and importance to the whole wall.
The only ones exceptions they can be done for the kitchen and the bathroom or for rooms such as bedrooms, if perhaps under the windows there are furnishings that for reasons of space cannot be arranged in a different way.
Short curtain window and long curtain – scheme of Interior Design Space Ideas
Furthermore, if it is true that the stick must be mounted on not less than 10 cm from the window to allow for easy opening, this does not mean that it must be placed exactly 10 cm away.
Depending on the criticality of the wall and the room, it is advisable to consider mounting the curtain support bracket as high as possible.
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