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    How To Measure For Window Blinds

    How to measure for window blinds

    How to measure for window blinds

    We’re here to help you measure your windows and choose from 100s of readymade and Made To Measure blinds

    Roman blinds, roller blinds, or venetian blinds, however you’re planning on refreshing your window, getting the correct blind measurements is key for the best look and fit. You’ll find a helpful step by step guide that includes all you need to know about how to measure perfect fit blinds, inside or outside the window recess. If you need inspiration or have a style in mind, don’t forget to take a look at our huge range of over 300 readymade blinds and over 400 Made To Measure blinds to find your ideal match.

    Tools you will need to measure for your blind

    ·       Metal measuring tape

    ·       Pen and paper

    ·       A helping hand (optional)

    Measuring for blinds inside a recess

    Ideal for all our blinds including Made To Measure, fitting your blind inside your window recess creates a neat finish. Our range of readymade roller blinds and venetian blinds can easily be cut to size for the perfect fit, but always carefully read the instruction first to avoid any mistakes. Read our helpful step by step guide to get the know-how on measuring for blinds inside a recess.

    Measure the width inside the window recess at 3 points, the top, middle and bottom. Your windows may not be a consistent size along the width, so it’s important to do this and take the smallest measurement as your guide.

    Measure the width inside the window recess at 3 points, the top, middle and bottom. Your windows may not be a consistent size along the width, so it’s important to do this and take the smallest measurement as your guide.

    STEP 1

    For roller blinds remove 3.2cm/1.2" from the width of your window to allow room for the operating mechanism.

    For roller blinds remove 3.2cm/1.2" from the width of your window to allow room for the operating mechanism.

    STEP 2

    Measure the drop of the window from the top of the window, to your chosen finishing point. Do this in 3 equal points across the window and take the smallest size.

    Measure the drop of the window from the top of the window, to your chosen finishing point. Do this in 3 equal points across the window and take the smallest size.

    STEP 3

    *Please use this as a guide for measuring, always refer to specific instructions on your chosen blind once purchased.

    Measuring for blinds outside the recess

    Choosing to fit your blinds outside the recess is great for fuller coverage, whichever blind type you’ve chosen, but especially for Blackout blinds in kids’ rooms for a ‘night-time, anytime’ effect. This benefit also includes Made To Measure blinds, but if you have any questions, we offer a measuring service that can be booked online via Made To Measure appointments. Just like measuring for blinds inside the recess, accurately measuring to mount a blind outside a recess is important to get a perfect fit. Read our helpful step by step guide to get the know-how on measuring for blinds outside a recess.

    Measure the width inside the window recess at 3 points, the top, middle and bottom. Your windows may not be consistent along the width of the window, so it’s important to do this and take the smallest measurement as your guide.

    Measure the width inside the window recess at 3 points, the top, middle and bottom. Your windows may not be consistent along the width of the window, so it’s important to do this and take the smallest measurement as your guide.

    STEP 1

    Add at least 10cm (4") to the total width to allow a 5cm (2") overlap on either side of the window for good coverage and to block out light effectively.

    Add at least 10cm (4") to the total width to allow a 5cm (2") overlap on either side of the window for good coverage and to block out light effectively.

    STEP 2

    For roller blinds add a further 5cm/2" to the width of the window to allow room for the operating mechanism. This is to allow for room for the brackets that sit outside of the fabric and ensures optimum coverage.

    For roller blinds add a further 5cm/2" to the width of the window to allow room for the operating mechanism. This is to allow for room for the brackets that sit outside of the fabric and ensures optimum coverage.

    STEP 3

    Measure the drop of the window from the top of the window to your chosen finishing point. Do this in 3 equal points across the window and take the smallest size.

    Measure the drop of the window from the top of the window to your chosen finishing point. Do this in 3 equal points across the window and take the smallest size.

    STEP 4

    *Please use this as a guide for measuring, always refer to specific instructions on your chosen blind once purchased.

    Readymade Blinds

    We have hundreds of great readymade options to choose from across our venetian, roller, vertical and roman blinds collections, with our roller blinds starting at just £6. With colours, fabrics, and prints to suit every style, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are lots of features to choose from too, including stain and moisture resistant options for bathrooms and kitchens, and twist safe or spring-loaded cordless options for maximum child and pet safety. Our offering doesn’t stop there either with finishes ranging from thermal, Blackout, daylight, and day and night to our cut-to-size roller and venetian blinds for the perfect feel and fit.

    *Please note, always check your blind choice is cut-to-size before purchasing or cutting. Most of our blinds come in standard lengths so do not require trimming.

    *All of our blinds are fully compliant with all child safety standards.

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    Made To Measure Blinds

    With over 400 colours and prints in our fabric range to choose from, there is something for everyone, and styles including bespoke Roman, roller, venetian, vertical, and day and night blinds. All our Made To Measure blinds are made in the East Midlands in a state-of-the-art manufacturing centre, with our stores offering a free consultation service as well as a measuring and fitting service for the highest quality finish and extra peace of mind.