How to measure for roman blinds
Follow this method to measure your windows for all our blinds – rollers, venetians, verticals and honeycombs blinds.
What you need
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Tape measure
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Pencil
Measure the width
Outside fit
Width (a)
Measure from and to the very outer edges of each side of the window frame/architrave. Then add 100mm (50mm each side). Record this measurement as your width.
Measure the drop
Drop (b)
To stack the blind off the window when raised, measure upwards 225mm from the glass at the top of your window (see diagram). This is where the top of your roman will sit when installed. From this mark, measure down to where you want the blind to finish when lowered (for windows, 50mm past the bottom of the frame is good, or to the floor for doors and sliders).
Doors that open inward
TIP:If measuring over a swinging door that opens inward, measure the blind to fit at least 300mm above the opening of the door so the when stacked the blind is out of the way allowing the door to open freely.
Depth
Depth
This measurement is simply to ensure your blind will fit within the window recess. Measure inside the frame from the front to the first obstruction, eg. glass, latch, handle or mullion. Here’s a guide for how much clearance is needed:
- Roman blinds (cord) - 50mm (longer drops may require more space when raised)
- Roman blinds (chain) - 60mm (longer drops may require more space when raised)
Measure the width and drop
Width (a)
Take three measurements horizontally across the window at the top and bottom and in the middle. Measure inside the frame, and from frame to frame, not just the panes of glass. Record the smallest of these measurements as your width.
Drop (b)
Take three measurements vertically down the left and right sides of the window and in the middle. Measure inside the frame, and from frame to frame, not just the panes of glass. Record the smallest of these measurements as your drop.
Measuring for controls
Roman blinds operate with either a cord or chain system to raise and lower.
Control side: Standing at your window, work out which side will be the most convenient to operate the blind from, left or right.
Control length: Measure from the top of the blind to where it will be convenient to operate, keeping the reach of children in mind. A general rule of thumb is to make the cord length roughly 2/3 of the drop of your blind.
