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How To Measure For Blinds

Recess Fitting
Measurements if you want your blind to fit inside the window recess. Measure the full width and height of the recess [the size of the hole if you like]
  • Measure in 3 places for both the width and the drop, use the smallest measurements.
  • Don’t make any deductions
  • Use a metal tape measure
If you have tiles part-way up your recess (often the case in kitchens and bathrooms)
Measure between the tiles to ensure your blind will fit.
measuring windows
measuring windows
Top-Tip for Roller Blinds: You can measure at the top of the recess for the best fit.
Exact Fitting
Measurement you need if you want your blind to fit outside the window recess, overlapping on all sides.
  • Measure the exact size of the area you would like the blind to overlap. To minimize light leakage we recommend that the blind overlaps the window recess by at least 70mm at the top and 50mm each side.
  • The overlap at the bottom of the blind is a matter of personal choice but please take into account obstacles such as radiators.
  • Use a metal tape measure
Top-Tip for All Blinds :
If you are replacing an existing blind with one of the same size, simply measure the blind (including its fittings) and specify exact fitting, we will make you one the same size.
Top-Tip for Roller Blinds :
The overall width of a roller blind, including its brackets, is approximately 35mm wider than the width of the fabric. You can choose whether to measure for the full bracket-to-bracket width, or for the width you’d like the fabric to cover.
measuring for blinds
Recess Fitting

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  • Measure in 3 places for both the width and the drop, use the smallest measurements.
  • Don’t make any deductions
  • Use a metal tape measure

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds :

For rollers, you can measure at the top of the recess for the best fit.

measuring windows
measuring windows

If you have tiles part-way up your recess (often the case in kitchens and bathrooms)

Measure between the tiles to ensure your blind will fit.

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds :

For rollers, you can measure at the top of the recess for the best fit.

Exact Fitting

Measurement you need if you want your blind to fit outside the window recess, overlapping on all sides.

  • Measure the exact size of the area you would like the blind to overlap. To minimize light leakage we recommend that the blind overlaps the window recess by at least 70mm at the top and 50mm each side.
  • The overlap at the bottom of the blind is a matter of personal choice but please take into account obstacles such as radiators.
  • Use a metal tape measure
measuring for blinds

Top-Tip for All Blinds :

If you are replacing an existing blind with one of the same size, simply measure the blind (including its fittings) and specify exact fitting, we will make you one the same size.

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds :

The overall width of a roller blind, including its brackets, is approximately 35mm wider than the width of the fabric. You can choose whether to measure for the full bracket-to-bracket width, or for the width you’d like the fabric to cover.