Measuring for your blinds

Measuring for Roman blinds

blinds may be fitted either inside or outside the window recess. If a blind is being fitted inside a recess, please quote 'recess size' on the order form and we will make an adjustment for a perfect fit at the time of manufacture. 

If a blind is being fitted outside a recess, please quote 'blind size' on the order form and the blind will then be manufactured to the size quoted. If more than one blind is being fitted on the window please quote the size of each individual blind rather than the overall recess size.

When deciding whether to fit the blind inside or outside the recess consider the following points.

It will be necessary to fit the blind outside the recess if -

• The recess is less than 7.5cm (3") deep.
• The window opens inwards.
• Window is not straight (width or height varies by more than 2cm (3/4").

Measuring for a recess fitting

When measuring the window recess 

• Always use a metal tape measure and measure in centimetres.
• Measure the width and the drop in at least three positions, taking account of any protrusions such as tiles and dado rails.
• Make a note of the smallest width and drop measurement.
• Please quote width and drop sizes in centimetres stating 'recess size' on the order form.

Measuring outside a window recess

Allow the blind to extend approximately 10cm either side and 10cm above and below the window.

When measuring outside a window recess -

• Always use a metal tape measure and measure in centimetres.
• If the blind is being fitted outside the recess allow the blind to extend approximately 10cm either side and 10cm above and below the window.