INSIDE THE RECESS

Measure FINISHED BLIND LENGTH:

• Measure the drop from the top of the recess to the window sill in 3 places (each side and the middle). Take the shortest measurement as your finished blind length.

Measure FINISHED BLIND WIDTH:

• Measure the width of the window recess in 3 places and use the shortest width as your measurement. This will give you the finished blind width.

Decide DEPTH OF BLIND WHEN PULLED UP:

• Decide what would be the ideal depth for your blind when it is pulled up. (Top Section Size)
• Approx 15cm is a popular top section size for normal sized windows.

OUTSIDE THE RECESS

Measure FINISHED BLIND LENGTH:

• Decide where the batten/headrail that will support the blind will be fixed above the window recess. Mark the position of the top of the batten/headrail and measure down to the sill (or where you want your blind to finish). This will give you the finished blind length.

PRO TIPS

1. We normally fix approx 10cm to 15cm above the recess.
2. Make sure the blind will cover the top of the window when pulled up.
3. Ideally we measure down to 2cm below the sill if the blind can clear it. If the sill is pertruding and the blind can't clear it, measure down to the sill.

Measure FINISHED BLIND WIDTH:

There are 3 options for the finished width of the blind outside the recess.

• If the window has an architrave surround measure the width of the architrave at its widest point and add 1cm.
• If there is a window sill measure the width of the window sill and add 1cm.
• If there is no architrave meaure the width of the opening at its widest point. Add 12cm to give the finished blind a 6cm overlap each side.

Choose one of these 3 options and measure to get your finished blind width.

Decide DEPTH OF BLIND WHEN PULLED UP:

• Decide what would be the ideal depth for your blind when it is pulled up. (Top Section Size)

PATTERNED FABRIC PRO TIPS

1. Consider the best pattern placement when the blind is up when deciding the your Top Section Size
2. If you are making a blind OUTSIDE the recess you may be able to adjust the length and width of your blind so it finishes in the best place on the pattern