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Measuring for Venetian Blinds

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Select Your Window Type

Standard Window

Choose your fit

Multiple fitting options are available for standard windows.

Choose from the options below

Option 1: Inside Recess
Follow the steps below to install your blind within your window recess. Recommended
Option 2: Exact Size
Follow the steps below if you know your exact width and drop requirements.
Option 3: Split Window
Span a single window recess using multiple blinds. An excellent choice for windows that are larger or have a clear split.

Inside Recess

Step 1 – Width Measurement

Step 1 – Width Measurement

Measure the width of the window recess in at least three places where you would like to install your blind. (Take these measurements at the depth you would like to install your blinds.) You will use the smallest of the measurements as your width measurement when ordering your blind.

Important!

Check your depth – To allow sufficient room for your blind to operate, it’s important that there is a minimum of 30mm depth clearance between the farthest point of any obstruction and the front of the recess.

Check for any width obstructions – Any obstructions in your recess (tiles, etc.) may reduce its effective width. Find the effective width by measuring between these points. Use this figure as your width measurement when ordering your blind.

Step 2 – Drop Measurements

Step 2 – Drop Measurements

Measure the recess height where you intend to install your blind, measuring at three separate points. Use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when making your order.

Step 3 – Recess Fitting Option

Step 3 – Recess Fitting Option

When ordering your blind, select the “Recess” fitting option. We’ll then adjust the measurement to allow for the appropriate brackets.

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Exact Size

Step 1 – Width Measurement

Step 1 – Width Measurement

How far on each side do you want your blind to overlap your window recess? Be sure to include this overlap when making your width measurement.

Important!

Overlap – We suggest an overlap of at least 50mm on either side of the window recess. This means including an extra 100mm in your width measurement (in addition to the width of the recess). Top tip: check for any obstructions, such as light switches, to ensure that no objects conflict with the blind overlap.

Improved light exclusion – The greater the overlap, the more effective your blinds will be in eliminating light from outside.

Step 2 – Drop Measurements

Step 2 – Drop Measurements

First determine where you’d like your headrail and bottom bar to be positioned. Measure the distance between these two heights, from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the bottom bar, and use this as your drop measurement when ordering your blind.

Important!

Overlap (top) – We suggest an overlap of at least 50mm beyond the top of the window recess.

Overlap (bottom) – Top tip: Obstructions, such as a radiator, may limit your bottom overlap. If the window sill protrudes by over 50mm, your bottom bar should be placed at this point. Otherwise, the amount of bottom overlap is a matter of personal taste.

Step 3 – Exact Fitting Option

Step 3 – Exact Fitting Option

When making your order, select the “Exact” fitting option.

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Option 3: Split Window

Step 1 – Split Point

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Step 1 – Split Point

Mark with a pencil the point where you’d like to split your blinds.

Handy Suggestions

Your split point – Though the centre of the window is often the natural split point, a different place may be chosen to accommodate a mullion or window/door frame.

Important note – Your two blinds will have a small gap to make room for the brackets.

Step 2 – Width Measurements

Step 2 – Width Measurements

Measure the distance between your split point and the edge of the recess. Use this figure as your width measurement when ordering your blind.

Important!

Outside your recess – If your blind is to be installed outside the recess, make sure to measure between the split point and the place on your wall that you’d like your blind to finish.

Check for any width obstructions – Potential obstructions within your recess, such as tiles, could impact the effective width. Determine this effective width by measuring between these points, and use this figure as your width measurement when placing your blind order. Here’s a tip: If the smallest width measurement is at the bottom of your recess due to an obstruction (like tiles), consider ordering an uncut pelmet. This way, you can trim it to size, ensuring it fills the entire width of your window recess at the top.

Mind the gap – Your split blinds will have a small gap (around 5mm) to make room for the brackets. This is determined by the distance between the central brackets.

Step 3 – Drop Measurements

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Step 3 – Drop Measurements

Measure the height of your recess at multiple points, and use the smallest measurement as the drop when ordering your blinds.

Outside your recess – If you’re installing your blind in front of your recess, rather than inside it, measure from where you would like the top of the headrail to start to where you would like the blind to finish.

Overlap (top) – We suggest an overlap of at least 50mm beyond the top of the window recess.

Overlap (bottom) – Top tip: Obstructions, such as a radiator, may limit your bottom overlap. If the window sill protrudes by over 50mm, your bottom bar should be placed at this point. Otherwise, the amount of bottom overlap is a matter of personal taste.

Step 4 – Fitting Option

Step 4 – Fitting Option

If your blinds will lie within the recess, select the “Recess” fitting option; if your blinds will sit outside the recess, select the “Exact” fitting option. This lets us know to adjust the measurement to make room for the appropriate brackets.

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Angled Bay Window

Step 1 – Calculate Depth

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Step 1 – Calculate Depth

Obstruction Depth

For any obstructions, such as vents or handles, measure their furthest point from the window frame. This is the obstruction depth.

Total Depth Calculation

Total Depth Calculation

To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth to the clearance needed for your blinds (30mm for our metal Venetian blinds). This new figure is your total depth.

Useful Suggestions

Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 30mm + 46mm = 76mm total depth.

Make a note of the total depth – It’s important that you have this figure for the later steps.

Do you have guide templates?

If you ordered blind samples, the templates should be included in your sample box.

Choose from the options below

Option 1: I've got the guides
This will make it simpler to measure for your bay window blinds.
Recommended
Option 2: I will make my own
Create your own measuring templates by following these simple steps.

Step 2 – Measuring Templates

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Step 2 – Measuring Templates

We offer measuring templates for bay windows (opt for these when ordering samples).

Using your measuring templates, mark them at the total depth (obstruction depth plus the relevant measurement on the bay measuring guide — e.g. 70mm for 50mm wooden slats)./p>

Step 3 – Mark Your Measuring Points

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Step 3 – Mark Your Measuring Points

Note: Check for obstructions like handles, and add their depth to the blind depth.

1.Lay the measuring cards flat on the window sill on either side of a bay corner.

2.Bring the cards together, aligning the tops with the window frames, until the total depth marks touch.

3.Keeping the cards flush to the window frames, use a pencil to mark where the total depth marks touch the window sill.

4.Repeat for each bay corner.

5.Mark end points based on your preference, being mindful of any obstructions.

Step 4 – Width Measurements

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Step 4 – Width Measurements

Now, you have measuring points at each corner and two end points. Measure the distance between the two points for each window. This is the width measurement for ordering each blind.

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End Points

Measure the distance between the two measuring points for each window. This will give you the width measurement to use when ordering each blind.

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

For each window, measure the drop in three places. Use the smallest of these measurements as your drop figure when ordering your blind.

Step 6 (Final Step) – Recess

Step 6 (Final Step) – Recess

When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.

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Step 2 – Measuring Templates

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Step 2 – Measuring Templates

Here’s how you can create your own measuring templates using paper and a pen or pencil:

1. Lay two sheets of paper side by side.

2. With a ruler or tape measure, mark both sheets at the total depth (calculated in Step 1).

Step 3 – Mark Your Measuring Points

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Step 3 – Mark Your Measuring Points

Please be aware: Inspect your window for obstructions like handles or vents. Include the depth of any obstruction to your blind’s depth.

1.Position measuring cards flat on the window sill at each side of a bay corner.

2.Align the cards, tops flush against the window frames, until the total depth marks touch.

3.Keep the cards flush and total depth marks in contact, marking the sill where they meet.

4.Repeat for each bay corner.

5.Mark your end points, being aware of any obstructions. These determine where your blinds will fit on each side.

Step 4 – Width Measurements

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Step 4 – Width Measurements

Now, you have measuring points at each corner and two end points. Measure the distance between the two points for each window. This is the width measurement for ordering each blind.

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Measure the distance between the two measuring points for each window. This will give you the width measurement to use when ordering each blind.

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

For each window, measure the drop in three places. Use the smallest of these measurements as your drop figure when ordering your blind.

Step 6 (Final Step) – Recess

Step 6 (Final Step) – Recess

When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.

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Square Bay Window

Choose from the options below

Option 1: Front Primary
The front blind spans the entire width of the bay, with the two side return blinds sitting behind.
Option 2: Side Primary
The front blind is positioned between the two side blinds, each of which span the full depth of the bay.

Front Primary

Step 1 – Width Measurement

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Step 1 – Width Measurement

Measure the total width of the bay’s front window, including the frame. Use this figure as your width measurement when you order your front blind.

Important!

Obstruction depth – For any obstructions, such as vents or handles, measure their furthest point from the window frame. This is the obstruction depth; please make a note of this figure.

Step 2 – Depth Calculation

Step 2 – Depth Calculation

To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth (previously calculated) to the clearance needed for your blinds (30mm for our metal Venetian blinds). This new figure is your total depth.

Useful Suggestions

Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 30mm + 46mm = 76mm total depth.

Make a note of the total depth – It’s important that you have this figure for the later steps.

Step 3 – Mark the Total Depth

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Step 3 – Mark the Total Depth

Mark the total depth  with a pencil on either side of your square bay window, as shown. In later steps, these marks are referred to as “total depth marks”.

Step 4 – Side Window Measurements

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Step 4 – Side Window Measurements

Measure the distance from your total depth mark to where you want the return blind to end. This is your width measurement for ordering the return blind. Repeat for the other side of the square bay, ensuring you have a width measurement for each side blind.

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Measure the height of the bay in at least three locations where you want to install your blind. Use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when ordering your blinds.

Step 6 – Recess Fitting Option

Step 6 – Recess Fitting Option

When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.

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Side Primary

Step 1 – Width Measurement for the Sides

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Step 1 – Width Measurement for the Sides

Measure the entire width of the bay’s side windows, including the frames. Use these measurements as your width references when ordering your side blinds.

Important!

Obstruction depth –
Identify any obstructions, such as vents or handles, and measure their farthest point from the window frame. This measurement represents the obstruction depth. Measure and note the obstruction depth for each of your side windows; you’ll need these figures for later.

Step 2 – Depth Calculation for the Sides

Step 2 – Depth Calculation for the Sides

To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth (previously calculated) to the clearance needed for your blinds (30mm for our metal Venetian blinds). This new figure is your total depth. Perform this calculation for each side window.

Useful Suggestions

Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 30mm + 46mm = 76mm total depth.

Make a note of the total depth for each side window – It’s important that you have these figures for the later steps.

Step 3 – Mark the Total Depth

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Step 3 – Mark the Total Depth

Mark the total depth on either side of your square bay window using a pencil. These marks are referred to as “total depth marks” in later steps.

Step 4 – Width Measurement for the Front

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Step 4 – Width Measurement for the Front

Measure the distance between your two total depth marks. When ordering your front blind, use this figure as your width measurement.

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Step 5 – Drop Measurements

Measure the recess height where you intend to install your blind, measuring at three separate points. Use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when making your order.

Step 6 – Recess Sizing

Step 6 – Recess Sizing

When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.

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