The track or pole should be 15 20cm above your window and 15 20cm either side.
Curtain pole diameter sizes.
Getting the right measurements for your curtains is easy just follow our step by step guide.
Measure the length of the pole between the finials decorative ends.
Our 28mm metal bay window curtain pole kits offer two size options.
Our county 19mm bay window curtain poles or rods are available in one size only of up to 420cms and are supplied in two halves with a 90cm add on returns kit available.
We would recommend you use the following guide line which would result in a full look with the right amount of gather.
A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
When a pole width falls in between the standard size widths 46 66 or 90 it depends on how full the curtains need to be.
Up to 420cms for a 3 sided bay window and up to 390cms for a 5 sided bay window.
For example a common 1 5 8 inch grommet glides over a 1 3 8 inch diameter rod.
Have a steel tape measure ready and something to write all of your measurements down as you go along.
It s large enough to allow for.