Measuring a window: width, drop and the rod nobody measures
How to measure for curtains that still gather when closed, why the rod matters more than the glass, and which drop suits which room.
3,741 words · 10 sections
Guides
HOMEIDEAS guides
Three long guides on what people ask us before they buy: measuring a window properly, what blackout really does to a room, and how to wash a curtain without ruining the drape.
What 100% blackout really does to a room
What blackout fabric blocks, what still gets past it, and what the sleep research actually says about light in a bedroom.
3,669 words · 10 sections
Washing curtains without ruining the drape
How to wash panels at home, why damp hanging beats ironing, and what damp air does to fabric in a bathroom.
3,629 words · 10 sections