Curtains : Must

to all those who are going for ready made curtains, this is my experience and what the guy at the curtain shop taught me.

1) measure all your window sizes
Length of window = XXX cm, XXX inches
Height of window = XXX cm, XXX inches

2) indicate clearly on a piece of paper or you can type out a format for you to key in the datas of the location of your window
eg. for illustration:

MBR
Length of window = XXX cm, XXX inches
Height of window = XXX cm, XXX inches

Living Rm
Length of window = XXX cm, XXX inches
Height of window = XXX cm, XXX inches

Study Rm
Length of window = XXX cm, XXX inches
Height of window = XXX cm, XXX inches

3) Requirement =
a) color of curtain considerations eg. need darker color curtain so that it can provide shade in the day time as lighter color (especially cream or white) will make the whole rm brighter, bigger and glaring also.

b) Location of window which will affect the type and color of curtain you need
eg. if study rm is next to corridor, get a darker shade so that ppl will not be able to peep into your hse
especially if you are not hm. scare wait got robbers break in.

eg. bedrooms. you need more privacy so can choose a thicker and darker shade.

c) height of curtain required depending on your liking.

when you tell the curtain salesman half height or full height, they will know what it is.

full height is those that can touch the floor of your rm
half height is those that cover up to just below bottom of your window

eg. living rm may need full height so that is looks more prettier and able to tied it up more properly and especially if you have a vy long length window.

study rm, may only need half height.

if you have full drop glass type of window (those type where its fully window glass from the top of the ceiling to the bottom of the floor, you have to opt for full height curtains.

d) unit / flat / rm features

not all flats are the same design. some have curve type of balcony window where you need to customise curtain racks.

if standard design flat, can use aluminium racks (cheaper for normal type) or wooden rods (slightly more expensive than aluminium racks)

4) aluminium racks or rods?

it depend on your choice.

if your rm is of round shape (which is a killer as the price is more expensive), you have to specially tell the salesguy. he will be able to recommend you the best option.

aluminium rack = using hooks to secure the curtain and hook onto the loop provided

rods = can use hook or button type of curtains. you can use the metal hook to hook onto the loops of the rod if you hv hook type curtain.

for button type curtain, just button the strap over the rods will do.

if you have a long window, standard length of rods may not be enough, can buy a longer rod and saw it shorter to fit the window. both the ends can be attach later so don't hv to be afraid of sawing the ends.

if you have a L-shape window, and if you are using wooden rods, there is something call a joint whereby both end of the wooden rods can be connected via the joint. its quite cheap, ranging from $6 onwards for 1 joint. you can go curtain shop and ask if they have but many of them don't have this joint.

5) photos / floor plan

if you have any of the above which will help to describe your window / rm features, length & height more clearly, it is recommended to bring them to the shop. as the saying goes, a picture is worth more than a thousand words.

once you have gotten all the above informations, you can go and hunt for your curtain.