The Basics – things you need to know when starting:

A. For accuracy and best results always try and use a metal tape measure

B. Be ready to write the measurements down immediately by having a pen/pencil and paper to hand.

C. Label each window for clarity (e.g. kitchen, bedroom, office, board room etc)

Inner or Outer Recess?

There are 2 window blind fitting options available to you depending on your requirements.

1. Inner Recess – This is s where the blinds hang inside the window recess or frame.

2. Outer Recess – T This is s where the blinds hang outside the window recess or frame.

How to measure for an inner recess fitting:

1. Ensure the window recess you want your blind to go into is not obstructed in anyway by window handles, locks, wall tiles etc. The blind should be able to hang freely.

2. We advise measuring the width from A to B in several places (e.g. measure above, below and across line A to B) – this should allow for any variations. Write down the SHORTEST measurement in MM or CM.

3. Measure the length (also known as DROP) – again measure in several places and write down the shortest

4. We will make your blind to your exact measurement

Top Tips – things you should know when measuring for inner recess:

• For roller blinds please note that the actual fabric will be approximately 3-4cm (30mm-40mm) narrower than the recess width depending on the blind ordered. This is to allow for any control component on the side of the blind. We will always take the provided width and manufacture this as the full blind width (not fabric width)

• Check that your recess is deep enough to fit the blind into
• Make sure you take into account any obstructions on the window that would make it difficult to install or operate of the blind, such as window handles, security bars, wall tiles etc
• If you’re ordering black out fabric, we recommend you use an outer recess fitting to ensure the entire window is covered so as much light as possible can be blocked out

How to measure for an outer recess fitting:

1. Decide how far you want your blind to extend beyond the left and right of your window. We recommend this should be about 6.5cm to 7.5cm to minimise as much external light as possible. Then carefully measure the width between the two points – e.g. E to F.

2. For the drop, you again need to decide how high up you want your blind to start and where you want it to finish below the window. Again we recommend 6.5cm to 7.5cm on top and at the bottom to minimise as much external light as possible. Then carefully measure the drop between the two points – e.g. G to H.

Top Tips – things you should know when measuring for outer recess:

• For roller blinds please note this width includes the mechanism of the blind and is not the width of the cloth