How to Measure Vertical
Measuring for vertical blinds is simple with our step-by-step guide. Our made-to-measure blinds fit perfectly in your home, making installation easy. Find all the details you need to measure accurately for your new vertical blinds here.
Inside Recess
For mounting the blind inside your window recess follow these instructions.
Measure the width of your window recess in three places, top middle and bottom. Use the smallest measurement as your width.
Measure the drop of your window recess in three places, top middle and bottom. Use the smallest measurement as your drop.
Select your product, enter your width and drop measurements, and choose the Inside Recess sizing option. Deductions: When you select Inside Recess, we will make a small deduction to the width of your blind to accommodate the brackets.
Recess Obstructions
Factor in Obstructions
If you have obstructions within your recess e.g. tiles, measure between these two points and use this as your width measurement.
Blind Size
To mount the blind outside the window recess and overlap on all sides, follow these instructions.
Determine the amount of overlap you prefer for your blinds on each side of your window recess, then measure this width.
Measure the distance from where you want the top of the blind to start to where you want the bottom to finish. This measurement is your drop.
Go to your chosen product, enter your width and drop measurements, and select "Blind Size" as your sizing option. Note: When you select the "Blind Size" option, we will not make any deductions to your measurements. The size you provide will be the span from one bracket to the other.
Important Notes
For the best fit with an outside mount, follow these instructions.
- Left and Right Overlap
Ensure your blind extends at least 5cm beyond the window recess on each side (total of 10cm). Greater overlap will block more light. - Top Overlap
Make sure your blind extends at least 7cm above the top of the window recess. - Bottom Overlap
If your window sill extends more than 5cm, position the bottom of your blind at this point. Consider any obstructions like radiators when measuring the drop.