I’m Mandy Moore,  and I set up Curtains Plus (Blinds) in Faringdon nearly 40 years ago, although  I’d actually been involved in interior design and  soft furnishings for even longer.  

But I HAVE now decided - finally -  to pack away my tape measure and scissors and allow the curtains to close on this wonderful chapter of my life.

Increasingly, I was finding that the new clients  setting up home for the first time were the children of my first clients...

I’d like to extend my warmest thanks to all those clients who have placed their trust in me.

It has been an absolute pleasure bringing beauty and comfort to your homes. Thank you for your loyalty over the years!

Always measure with a metal tape measure or rule. Cloth or plastic tapes can stretch.

Blinds

Inside fixings

If the blind is to fit inside a window recess, please provide the exact recess drop (G) and width (H) measurements. (Blinds are made 0.5" (1.3cm) smaller to accommodate movement during operation)

Outside fixings

Please provide track width (I) and not the window width. The track should extend 4" (10cm) each side of the window and be fixed 4" (10cm) above. The drop length (J) should be from the top of the track to the bottom of the blind when lowered.

Curtains

As a guide, tracks should be fixed at 4" (10cm) above the lintel, and poles at 6" (15cm)

Width

Measure the track or pole (A)  - not the window. The track or pole should usually extend beyond each side of your window to enable the curtains to be pulled well back during the day. If a curtain overlap track is used, add (B) Plus (C) for the total track width.

Length

There are 4 basic lengths to choose from :

• Sill length (D)
• Below Sill (E)
• Floor length (F)
• Puddle Length

Curtains should finish:

• D: 0.5" (1.3cm) above the sill
• E: 6" (15cm) below the sill
• F: 0.75" (2cm) from the floor

Measure from the point where you wish the top of the curtain to be, down to the required finished length. Puddle Length is a fashionable option that allows the fabric to "puddle" on the floor and look really opulent, but it’s  not recommended where there are children!

Valances or soft pelmets

The track length (K) measurement is required, plus any returns (L). Particular accuracy is required for hand pleated styles, which are tailored to fit.

Bedspreads

All measurements for bedspreads should be made with the bedding on.

Fitted Bedspreads

Width (P) and length (Q) and height (R) are required. The pillow gusset length will be 19" (48cm) and the gusset height 5" (13cm) - sufficient for one pillow - unless otherwise stated.

Throwovers

A floor to floor width (S) and length to floor (T) measurement (including pillow) are required. We will add 12" (30cm) as a pillow tuck.