Multiple fitting options are available for standard windows.
Choose from the options below
Measure the width of the recess in at least three places where you would like to install your blind. You will use the smallest of these figures as your width measurement when ordering your blind.
Important!
Check your depth – To allow sufficient room for your blind to operate, it’s important that there is sufficient depth clearance (75mm for our vertical blinds) between the farthest point of any obstruction and the front of the recess.
Measure the height of the recess in at least three places where you would like to install your blind. You will use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when ordering your blind. This drop figure represents the height of the whole blind, including the slats and headrail together.
When ordering your blind, select the “Recess” fitting option. We’ll then adjust the measurement to allow for the appropriate brackets.
First determine how far you want your blind to overlap your window recess on each side. Make sure to include this overlap when measuring your width.
Important!
Overlap – We suggest an overlap of at least 50mm on either side of the window recess. This means including an extra 100mm in your width measurement (in addition to the width of the recess). Top tip: check for any obstructions, such as light switches, to ensure that no objects conflict with the blind overlap.
Improved light exclusion – The greater the overlap, the more effective your blinds will be in eliminating light from outside.
First determine where you’d like your headrail to be positioned. Measure the distance between the top of the headrail and where you’d like your slats to end at the bottom. This drop figure represents the height of the whole blind, including the slats and headrail together.
Important!
Overlap (top) – We suggest an overlap of at least 50mm beyond the top of the window recess.
Overlap (bottom) – Top tip: Obstructions, such as a radiator, may limit your bottom overlap. If the window sill protrudes by over 50mm, the bottom of your blind should be placed at this point. Otherwise, the amount of bottom overlap is a matter of personal taste.
When making your order, select the “Exact” fitting option.
Measure obstructions depth
Identify any obstructions (e.g. vents or handles) and measure their farthest point from the window frame. This is the obstruction depth.
To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth to the clearance needed for your blinds (75mm for our vertical blinds). This new figure is your total depth.
Useful Suggestions
Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 75mm + 46mm = 121mm total depth.
Make a note of the total depth – It’s important that you have this figure for the later steps.
If you ordered blind samples, the templates should be included in your sample box.
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We supply measuring templates that you can use to measure for bay windows. (You can choose to receive measuring templates when ordering samples.)
If you have your measuring templates, use a pencil or pen to mark them at the total depth – i.e. the obstruction depth plus the relevant measurement on the bay measuring guide (75mm for vertical blinds).
Please note: Check your window for any obstructions such as handles or vents. You will need to add the depth of any obstruction to the depth of your blind.
1.Place your measuring cards flat on the window sill, at either side of a corner in your bay.
2.Bring the cards together, with the tops of the cards flush against the window frames, until the two total depth marks are touching.
3.Ensuring the cards remain flush to the window frames and keeping the total depth marks in contact, use a pencil to mark the window sill where the two total depth marks on your measuring templates are in contact.
4.Repeat the above steps for each corner in your window bay.
5.Mark your end measuring points (i.e. where you want your blinds to fit at either side of your bay window) according to your personal preference. Be mindful of any obstructions at either side of your window bay.
All your measuring points are now ready. You should have a measuring point at each corner, plus two end measuring points. These allow you to make a width measurement for each blind.
End Points
Measure the distance between the two measuring points for each window. This will give you the width measurement to use when ordering each blind.
Measure the height of the bay in at least three places where you would like to install your blind. You will use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when ordering your blinds.
When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.
Here’s how you can create your own measuring templates using paper and a pen or pencil:
1. Lay two sheets of paper side by side.
2. With a ruler or tape measure, mark both sheets at the total depth (calculated in Step 1).
Please note: Check your window for any obstructions such as handles or vents. You will need to add the depth of any obstruction to the depth of your blind.
1.Place your measuring cards flat on the window sill, at either side of a corner in your bay.
2.Bring the cards together, with the tops of the cards flush against the window frames, until the two total depth marks are touching.
3.Ensuring the cards remain flush to the window frames and keeping the total depth marks in contact, use a pencil to mark the window sill where the two total depth marks on your measuring templates are in contact.
4.Repeat the above steps for each corner in your window bay.
5.Mark your end measuring points (i.e. where you want your blinds to fit at either side of your bay window) according to your personal preference. Be mindful of any obstructions at either side of your window bay.
All your measuring points are now ready. You should have a measuring point at each corner, plus two end measuring points. These allow you to make a width measurement for each blind.
For each window, measure the distance between its two measuring points. This is the width measurement you will use when ordering each blind.
Measure the height of the bay in at least three places where you would like to install your blind. You will use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when ordering your blinds.
When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.
Choose from the options below
Measure the total width of the bay’s front window, including the frame. Use this figure as your width measurement when you order your front blind.
Important!
Obstruction depth – For any obstructions, such as vents or handles, measure their furthest point from the window frame. This is the obstruction depth; please make a note of this figure.
To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth (previously calculated) to the clearance needed for your blinds (75mm for our vertical blinds). This new figure is your total depth.
Useful Suggestions
Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 75mm + 46mm = 121mm total depth.
Make a note of the total depth – It’s important that you have this figure for the later steps.
Mark the total depth with a pencil on either side of your square bay window, as shown. In later steps, these marks are referred to as “total depth marks”.
Measure the distance from your total depth mark to where you want the return blind to end. This is your width measurement for ordering the return blind. Repeat for the other side of the square bay, ensuring you have a width measurement for each side blind.
Measure the height of the bay in at least three locations where you want to install your blind. Use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when ordering your blinds.
When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.
Measure the entire width of the bay’s side windows, including the frames. Use these measurements as your width references when ordering your side blinds.
Important!
Obstruction depth –
Identify any obstructions, such as vents or handles, and measure their farthest point from the window frame. This measurement is the obstruction depth. Measure and note the obstruction depth for each of your side windows; you’ll need these figures for later.
To calculate your total depth, add the obstruction depth (previously calculated) to the clearance needed for your blinds (75mm for our vertical blinds). This new figure is your total depth. Perform this calculation for each side window.
Useful Suggestions
Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation would be as follows: 75mm + 46mm = 121mm total depth.
Make a note of the total depth for each side window – It’s important that you have these figures for the later steps.
Mark the total depth on either side of your square bay window using a pencil. These marks are referred to as “total depth marks” in later steps.
Measure the distance between your two total depth marks. When ordering your front blind, use this figure as your width measurement.
Measure the recess height where you intend to install your blind, measuring at three separate points. Use the smallest of these figures as your drop measurement when making your order.
When ordering, choose the “Recess” fitting option, indicating that adjustments for brackets should be made.
