Window Treatments and Blinds
Measuring Guide

Read this information guide to learn how to measure correctly for blinds for windows.

Blinds are a practical and simple choice for windows - smart, and actually very easy to fit.

Whichever style you go for, make sure you get the preparation right, to avoid slipping up and making a silly, expensive mistake.

Read these easy-to-follow instructions for measuring-up for blinds for windows...

Don't worry - it's actually all very easy when you know how...

Measuring-up Blinds for Windows

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• When you measure your window, for new blinds, to get the most accurate measurement - take 3 measurements at different points along the window.

  Choose the shortest measurement, to get the best fit.

• When you are deciding on your window treatments and blinds, firstly, pick whether you want it to hang inside or outside your window recess.

Blinds Fitting Inside the Window Recess

• If you want your blinds to hang inside the window recess, your recess should have a depth of at least 10cm (4 inches).
• For a blind fitting inside the recess, the blind fixing should fit the recess exactly.
• The actual fabric of the blind should be around 4cm (1 & 1/2 inches) less than this size - a 2cm movement space on either side.
• A bought blind can be easily trimmed to fit your window precisely.

Blinds Fitting Outside the Window Recess

• For blinds fitting outside the window recess, the top of the blind should be 4.5cm (1 & 3/4 inches) above the top of the window.
• The width of the blind should be 4.5cm wider (1 & 3/4 inches) than the recess, at each side - 9cm in total (3 & 1/2 inches).
• For most blinds for windows the length/drop is adjustable, but for styles of blinds where you need a specific length - such as Roman Blinds - aim for 4.5cm below the sill. (1 & 3/4 inches)

When you have measured your windows correctly, you know exactly what you are looking for, now go ahead and choose the style of blind that will suit your room best - there's loads to choose from - and a blind that will suit every home, whether modern or traditional in style.

Read which window treatments and blinds are suitable for different styles of windows - window treatment tips for every type of window

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