How To Measure For Window Blinds

What you will need:

1. Tape measure (metal ones are best)
2. Pen and paper

Exact or Recess?

Exact - blinds to hang outside the window recess.

Recess - blinds to fit inside the window recess.

Handy Hints

Take all your measurements in centimetres (cm) to the nearest 0.1cm. If you have your measurements in inches, simply divide by 2.54 to get the measurement in centimetres.

When measuring, always look out for things like window handles or tiles and take their position into account if necessary. This is so you can be sure of the perfect fit.

Our range of blinds can be fitted into the face of your window frame or wall, or into the top of the lintel. This gives you complete control over the positioning of your blind.

Recess measurement

If you want your blind to hang inside the window recess, please follow these instructions:

1. Measure the drop by taking the measurement from the top of the recess to the window sill in 3 places. Note down the shortest measurement - this is the one we'll use.
2. Measure the width of the recess from wall to wall in 3 places. Note down the shortest measurement.

Exact measurement

If you want your blind to hang outside the window recess, please follow these instructions:

1. Measure the exact drop from the top of where you want your blind to be to the bottom. Note down the measurement.
2. Measure the exact width of where you'd like your blind to be. Note down the measurement.