Linen Rod Pocket Curtain / Blue

Size Guide

Every size we list is in centimetres, width first, then length or drop. A few minutes with a tape measure is the surest way to choose. If your size falls between two of ours, write to us at support@arkaimhome.com and we will help you choose.

Bedding

UK mattress sizes

Our sheet sets name the mattress they fit. As a guide, UK mattresses usually measure:

Linen Bedding Sheet Sets (4 pieces)

A flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, sized by mattress: Single 90 x 190cm, Double 135 x 190cm and King 150 x 200cm. The Single set comes with one pillowcase.

Linen Flat Sheets with 2 Pillowcases

Flat sheets come in 120 x 200, 155 x 200, 180 x 220, 200 x 230, 230 x 260, 260 x 280 and 260 x 300cm. For a neat tuck on both sides, choose a sheet at least as wide as your mattress plus twice its depth plus about 30cm. For a mattress around 25cm deep, that means:

Duvet covers

Choose a cover by the size of your duvet, not your bed. Lay the duvet flat and measure it first. UK duvets usually measure Single 135 x 200cm, Double 200 x 200cm, King 225 x 220cm and Super King 260 x 220cm.

Our Linen Duvet Covers come in 150 x 200, 150 x 220, 180 x 220, 200 x 200 and 200 x 230cm. The 200 x 200cm cover fits a standard UK double duvet; the other sizes follow European duvet sizes, so match them to your duvet's measurements.

Our Ruffled Linen Bedding Sets (a duvet cover and two pillowcases) are sized for UK duvets: 135 x 200cm Single, 200 x 200cm Double, 240 x 220cm King and 260 x 220cm Super King.

Pillowcases

51 x 76cm fits a UK standard pillow, which usually measures around 50 x 75cm. 50 x 70cm suits pillows made to European sizes. Square sizes from 40 x 40cm to 66 x 66cm suit square pillows and cushions, and 30 x 50cm suits a smaller rectangular cushion.

Curtains

Sizes are given as width (W) x drop (H).

• Width: measure the full length of your pole or track. For soft, generous folds, choose curtains whose combined width is one and a half to two times that measurement. For a flatter, more tailored fall, choose closer to the pole width.
• Drop: measure from the top of the pole down to where you want the curtain to end. For a curtain that just clears the floor, take off about 1cm; for one that pools gently, add a few centimetres.

Our Linen Rod Pocket Curtains come in widths of 138cm and 200cm, with drops from 180cm to 305cm. Our Oma Linen Curtains come in widths of 135cm and 230cm, with drops from 163cm to 275cm, in a tab top or tie top style.

Rugs

The right rug ties a room together; one that is too small can make it feel unsettled. Before you choose, mark the size on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day.

• Living room: choose a rug large enough for at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs to rest on it. 160 x 230cm or 200 x 290cm suits most seating areas.
• Bedroom: lay the rug under the lower two thirds of the bed so it reaches out on either side. 160 x 230cm suits a double bed and 200 x 290cm a king or super king.
• Dining table: allow the rug to reach about 60cm beyond the table on every side, so chairs stay on it when pulled out. Our round rugs come in diameters from 90cm to 210cm.
• Hallways, bedsides and small spaces: 60 x 90cm, 60 x 120cm, 60 x 160cm, 80 x 150cm and 90 x 150cm.

Cushions

Our cushion covers come in 30 x 50, 30 x 60, 45 x 45, 50 x 50, 53 x 53 and 60 x 60cm, and are sold as covers only. Fill each cover with a pad of the same size, or one a little larger for a fuller, softer shape.

Pendant lights

Pendant sizes are given as diameter (Ø) x height, so Ø40x30cm is a shade 40cm across and 30cm tall. Our pendants range from 25cm to 80cm across.

• Over a dining table: choose a shade about half to two thirds the width of the table. A 90cm wide table suits a pendant of 45 to 60cm. For a long table, hang two or three smaller pendants in a row, about 60 to 75cm apart, rather than one large one.
• Over a kitchen island: two or three pendants of 30 to 40cm, spaced evenly along its length, usually sit better than one.
• In the centre of a room: add the length and width of the room in metres and multiply by eight. A room of 3 x 4m suits a shade of around 55cm. Where the ceiling is low, a flatter shape takes up less height.

How high to hang it

• Over a table or island: leave 75 to 90cm between the top of the table and the bottom of the shade, so the light falls on the table without blocking the view across it.
• Where people walk beneath: leave at least 210cm between the floor and the bottom of the shade.
• Beside a bed: hang the shade about 50 to 60cm above the bedside table.

Measure your ceiling height before choosing a tall shape such as a bell or teardrop. We recommend that a qualified electrician fits your pendant and sets the final hanging height.

Tablecloths

Tablecloth sizes are given as width x length. Measure your tabletop, then add twice the drop you would like: the length of cloth that falls over each edge.

• Everyday: a drop of 20 to 30cm on each side looks neat and stays clear of laps.
• Dinners and occasions: a drop of 30 to 40cm feels more generous.
• Round tables: a square cloth works well. Take the diameter of the table and add twice the drop; a 90cm round table suits a 135 x 135cm cloth.

For example, a table of 90 x 180cm, which seats six, takes a 135 x 260cm cloth, with about 22cm falling over the sides and 40cm over the ends. A square table of 85 x 85cm takes a 135 x 135cm cloth with a 25cm drop.

Our Handmade Cotton Tablecloths come in sizes from 90 x 90cm to 135 x 300cm, and our Handmade Linen Tablecloths from 90 x 90cm to 180 x 200cm.

Still unsure?

Send us your measurements at support@arkaimhome.com and we will suggest the size that suits your space.