Plan with confidence

Curtain Resource Centre

One clear path from an empty window to finished curtains. Start with measurement, then choose the fabric, heading, lining and opening style in that order.

Metal tape measure, squared measurement sheet, pencil, spirit level, curtain hardware, fabric and lining samples arranged on an oak worktable

Use real samples and one written record: plan hardware → measure → choose fabric and lining → choose heading → review.

01Plan hardwarePole, track and stack space
02MeasureComplete width and drop
03Build the curtainFabric, heading and lining
04Review and orderKeep a final record

Six terms in plain English

Hardware
The pole, track, rings, hooks and brackets that hold and move the curtain.

Heading
The construction at the top of the curtain, such as eyelet, pinch pleat or wave.

Coverage width
The complete pole or track span the closed curtain must cover.

Drop
The vertical finished length from the correct hanging point to the hem.

Fullness
Extra fabric width used to create folds; it does not make the opening wider.

Stack-back
The wall space occupied by the curtain when it is fully open.

Measure and plan

Choose the right construction

Order, install and care