Before ordering your blinds, make sure your measurements are accurate. Use a steel measuring tape where possible and record all measurements in millimetres (mm).

Step 1: Choose Your Mounting Type

First decide whether you want your blind installed as an Inside Mount or an Outside Mount.

Inside Mount
The blind is installed inside the window recess for a clean, fitted appearance.

Outside Mount
The blind is installed over the window opening. This provides greater coverage and can help reduce light entering around the sides of the blind.

Once you have chosen your mounting type, you can begin measuring.

Step 2: Measure the Width

Outside Mount

1. Measure horizontally across the window from left to right.
2. Measure the width at the:TopMiddleBottom
3. Record the widest measurement.
4. Add approximately 120 mm to the total width for additional coverage.
5. This gives you your final blind width.

Example

If your window measures:

1000 mm wide

Add:

120 mm overlap

Your final blind width would be:

1120 mm

The additional overlap helps provide better window coverage and allows sufficient space for mounting.

Inside Mount

1. Measure horizontally inside the window recess.
2. Measure at the:TopMiddleBottom
3. Record the narrowest measurement.
4. Use this measurement when ordering your blind.

Using the narrowest measurement helps ensure the blind fits correctly inside the window recess.

Step 3: Measure the Height

Outside Mount

1. Measure vertically from the top of the window to the bottom.
2. Take three measurements at the:LeftCentreRight
3. Record the tallest measurement.
4. Add approximately 120 mm to the total height.
5. This additional space allows for the mounting brackets and provides better window coverage.

Inside Mount

1. Measure vertically inside the window recess from top to bottom.
2. Measure at the:LeftCentreRight
3. Record the tallest measurement.
4. Use this measurement as your blind height.

Step 4: Double-Check Your Measurements

Before placing your order:

1. Check your width measurement again.
2. Check your height measurement again.
3. Confirm whether you selected Inside Mount or Outside Mount.
4. Make sure all measurements are recorded in millimetres.
5. Check that you have entered the correct measurements when building your blind online.
6. Select your fabric, colour and other available options.
7. Review your order before proceeding to checkout.

Once everything is correct, you can order your custom-made blinds.

Quick Measurement Guide

Mount TypeWidthHeightInside MountMeasure top, middle and bottom. Use the narrowest measurement.Measure left, centre and right. Use the tallest measurement.Outside MountMeasure top, middle and bottom. Use the widest measurement and add 120 mm.Measure left, centre and right. Use the tallest measurement and add 120 mm.

Tip: Measure each window individually, even if the windows appear to be the same size. Small differences can affect the final fit of your blinds.

Before ordering your curtains, make sure your measurements are accurate. Use a steel measuring tape where possible and record all measurements in millimetres (mm).

WHAT YOU NEED

• A metal measuring tape
• A pen and paper

STEP 1: MEASURE THE WIDTH

1. Measure the full length of your track or rod.
2. No track yet? Measure across the window and add extra on both sides, usually 150-300 mm total so the curtains can stack neatly when open.

STEP 2: MEASURE THE DROP

1. Place the end of your tape on the top of the track.
2. Measure straight down to the floor.
3. Do this on the left, middle and right, floors are often slightly uneven. Use the longest measurement.

Decide how you want them to hang:

• Just off the floor = subtract 10-20 mm
• Lightly touching the floor = use the exact measurements
• Slightly pudding = add a little extra

THAT'S IT!

You now have your width and drop. Bring them to us at Shadeworx and we will help you choose the perfect curtains.

Quick tips

• Always measure twice.
• Metal tape = accurate results
• When in doubt, measure a tiny bit longer rather than shorter.