What is Length and drop?

Door (7 ft / 213 cm), window (5 ft / 152 cm), floor-length custom.

Short answer

Measure from the rod, not from the window frame, and add 2–3 cm of clearance from the floor.

Length and drop when buying a curtains & blinds

Door (7 ft / 213 cm), window (5 ft / 152 cm), floor-length custom.

Why it matters: Curtains that stop above the sill look unfinished and leak light at the bottom.

Look for: Measure from the rod, not from the window frame, and add 2–3 cm of clearance from the floor.

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