Curtains and drapes protect against the prying eyes of neighbors. Depending on your needs, they are suitable for darkening or as heat protection. These decorative elements make rooms more homely. Every house has different windows. These vary in height and width. You can adapt custom-made curtains individually to the respective conditions.
What are the advantages of custom-made curtains?
Custom-made curtains give your rooms a homely, cozy atmosphere. In addition to their decorative character, they offer other notable features.
Curtains:
- dampen sound,
- save energy,
- regulate light incidence,
- reduce noise,
- shield from prying eyes,
- darken the room depending on the fabric type and color.
Ready-made curtains are well-suited for apartments and houses that have windows with standard dimensions. Selection is more difficult with very large or small variants. Providers manufacture custom-made curtains according to your specifications. When ordering, you specify the height and width. The time-consuming shortening and re-hemming of ready-made drapes is eliminated.
What to look out for when measuring curtains
To optimally adapt the curtains to the height and width of your window, measure it. To do this, first determine the length. For opaque curtains and drapes, there are various suspension options. Classically, these reach to the windowsill. To ensure the fabric does not stand up, subtract two centimeters. For floor-length variants, calculate a distance of two to three centimeters from the floor. This allows you to pull the drapes back and forth comfortably. Models that rest on the floor are 15 to 25 centimeters longer. Attachment is done on a curtain rod or a rail. Use the top edge of the mounting as a starting point. Measure with a folding rule or a tape measure to the desired length.
To determine the width, determine the size of the window niche from wall to wall. Add a fabric allowance of 20 centimeters to both sides. This allows the curtain to cover the window optimally. There is no oblique light incidence. At the same time, this form of suspension looks more professional. With a window width of 140 centimeters + 20 cm left + 20 cm right, the result is a total width of 180 centimeters. You specify the calculated decoration width when ordering.
On the safe side with the curtain configurator
To put together custom-made curtains, a practical online configurator is suitable. With it, you can plan your window decoration comfortably online. You can find the practical tools at large curtain providers and fabric retailers. In the stoff4you online shop, you will find numerous fabrics in different colors and qualities. In addition to opaque and transparent curtains for hanging on rails or rods, you can choose from:
- sliding and panel curtains,
- café curtains,
- valances and
- decorative drapes.
By using the tool, ordering new window decoration is child's play. First, select the desired curtain type. The configurator shows you a selection of suitable fabrics in different processing qualities. Available are:
- colorful fabrics,
- voile,
- acoustic fabric,
- blackout fabrics,
- molton,
- linen,
- chiffon and
- jacquard.
If you are satisfied with the fabric selection, enter the dimensions for height and width in the next step. stoff4you offers valuable tips on measuring the respective curtain type. After entering, define the curtain processing in the upper area. You distinguish between:
- eyelets,
- loops,
- tapes,
- velcro tape and
- tunnel.
Depending on the variant, there are different dimensions, suitable for your mounting option. An important aspect is the drape. You choose from different types of pleats and frequencies. Finally, decide on the width of the hem. The configurator calculates the final price from your entries. You see all data for comparison. If everything is to your satisfaction, add the products to the shopping cart and complete the purchase.
