The easy way to measure for roller blinds.
Welcome to our simple guide to measuring your windows for your new roller blinds. You're going to love just how quick and easy it is to measure up, so let's go!
Before you get going
Designing your dream blinds
The fun starts with designing how your blinds will fit, so channel your inner stylist and get creative! This is about finding your dream look and getting custom blinds that fit and function perfectly.
Blinds that sit outside the frame are called face fit
- usually attached to the part of the window frame facing you
- ideal fit for bedrooms
- our customers often pick blockout fabrics
- best fit to get around chunky obstructions in the window recess
- back rolling blinds are recommended where possible
- add motorisation for effortless luxury, you can choose either wired or battery motors for your blinds
- You can choose a pelmet for a luxurious look if you have a minimum reveal depth of 90mm.
Pelmets are available in four neutral powder-coated colours or can match your blind fabric. - choose the 100 mm pelmet for a slimline look and the 120 mm pelmet for large windows
- match your chain, bracket and base rail colour to your blind fabric, or choose a contrasting colour to tie in with other features in your home
OK it's time to start measuring,
let's take it step by step.
Measuring up is easy; we just need to know three things: your width and your drop measurements, and which side you'd like your chain on. Here's how to do it:
1 Measure your width
Measure the exact outside width of your window frame across the top and write it down. This measurement will be your bracket-to-bracket width. Keep in mind that the fabric width is about 30mm narrower than the bracket measurement.
2 Measure your drop
Measure the height of your window frame from the top of the frame down to where you’d like the blind to finish, and write it down. This may be at the bottom of the frame, just above the floor, or to match up with other blinds in your room.
3 Choose your chain side
Make a note of which side you'd like your chain to be on. Think about which side is easiest to reach, obstruction free and where the chain will be least visible.
4 Order your custom blinds online
You're all set to order your blinds!
If you want to add an FRS pelmet to your order, just choose your size (100 mm or 120mm)
Keep in mind that roller blind with FRS pelmet will reduce you fabric width by approx 40mm narrower than the outer pelmet side cover-to-pelmet side bracket measurement.
Our hints and tips
Want to know our top tips for measuring up like a pro?
- Always write down ‘width’ and ‘drop’ next to your measurements so you don’t reverse them by accident.
- Only give us the exact measurements we ask for. Our team custom-makes your blinds to fit your windows.
- We make standard deductions for recess blinds, so you don’t have to. The roller blind width will be 4mm narrower to allow installation. Face Fit roller blinds are made as exact size, with no deductions.
- Measure every window. The beauty of each house is that each window may have slight variations in size, and we want all of your blinds to fit perfectly.
- We know every home is unique, and we’re just a phone call away if you need to chat 1300 918 390
- For extra help deciding on your perfect fit, submit a photo of your window(s) to our team via the contact from here
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