HOW TO MEASURE FOR BLINDS

It’s a simple thing to measure a window blind here we have a simple step by step guides, how to measure your standard windows, angled bay windows and boxed bay windows.

Measuring a Made to Measure Blinds can be quite an menace but Simply follow our instructions below, measure carefully & you’ll be ready to place your order in no time!

Things you need for Measuring a Blind:

• A Steel Measuring Tape,
• A Notepad with Pen.

Important Note: Firstly Decide whether you are going to fit your blind Inside or Outside of the recess.

Recess Size:

Inside Window Recess

For Inside Window Recess, blind needs to fit inside the window recess. Measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement.

We will make any necessary deductions to ensure the blind fits neatly within the recess of the window.

Exact Size:

Outside Window Recess:

For Outside Window Recess, An exact size blind is also known as ‘pin width’ or ‘finished blind width’. This is the measurement you need to make if the blind needs to hang outside the recess overlapping the window. Decide how much you wish to overlap the recess at each side, we recommend at least 7.5cm at each side as well as the top and bottom so as to minimise as much external light as possible.

Measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement. We will not make any deductions from the measurements provided.