If not you can measure the window itself but make sure to add six 6 inches three on each side for the curtain rod.
How to measure a bedroom window for curtains.
If you want to create a sense of height in the room.
Measuring the width the track or pole should be hung about 15cm or 6 inches above the window and be 15 20 cm 6 8 inches wider on each side.
Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame.
When measuring to the floor you can also add a few inches to your measurement to allow the bottom of the curtains to drape on the floor.
Sketch in where you think you d like your hardware and curtains.
Measure to the lowest place that you would like the fabric to hang either the floor or the bottom of the window.
The third perk is that this can make the window appear larger than it actually is.
Measuring curtains for this style is easy.
Options include measuring from the drapery rod to the window sill to a little below the sill or all the way to the floor.
There are several ways to measure the length of the window as well depending on how low you want the curtains to extend.
To measure the height of your window place the end of the tape measure along the top edge of the molding of the window and measure to the window sill.
Mark the spot where you would like to hang the drapery rod.
With these raw measurements use a pencil and paper make a drawing of your window.
Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width.