We've created some easy to follow measuring guides in both video and written format to ensure measuring your windows is really simple to do.
Recess Size - Inside Window Recess
This is the measurement you need to make if the blind needs to fit inside the window recess. Measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement.
We will make any necessary deductions to ensure the blind fits neatly within the recess of the window.
For roller blinds we only require you to measure the top width of your recess and provide this when placing your order.
Exact Size - Outside Window Recess
An exact size blind is also known as ‘pin width’ or ‘finished blind width’. This is the measurement you need to make if the blind needs to hang outside the recess overlapping the window. Decide how much you wish to overlap the recess at each side, we recommend at least 7.5cm at each side as well as the top and bottom so as to minimise as much external light as possible.
Measure the width and the drop in three different positions ensuring you provide us with the smallest measurement. We will not make any deductions from the measurements provided.
Roller blinds
Please note that the actual fabric will be approximately 3-4cm narrower than the recess width depending on the blind ordered.
Blackout blinds
Our fabric experts recommend when ordering a blackout blind, you fit this outside the window recess using the ‘exact’ blind measurement thus ensuring as much external light as possible is blocked out.
Vertical blinds
The headrail is included in the drop of the blind therefore the louvres will be shorter than the drop.
For information on how to measure for blinds click here.
For information on how to measure for curtains click here.
For information on how to measure for curtain poles click here.
For information on how to measure for vertical louvres click here.
For information on how to measure for Perfect Fit blinds click here.
For information on how to measure for Perfect Fit Shutters click here.
For information on how to measure for Roof blinds click here.
If you have already taken a look at our measuring guides and still require more information then feel free to get in touch with our internal team via Live Chat through our website