{"id":24937,"date":"2024-08-19T01:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=24937"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:17:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T23:17:26","slug":"how-to-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/exhibitions\/how-to-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure for Custom Blinds &#038; Shades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to be a DIY expert to measure your windows. It\u2019s easier than you think. All you\u2019ll need is a steel tape measure and some know-how. You\u2019ll be done in the time it takes to make a pot of coffee. Over 99% of our customers measure and install their own window treatments and you can, too! At Blindsgalore, we know how to make DIY EZ.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> Why Accurate Measurements are Important<\/h2>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d-li3ogVcIQ?si=5dgZg3hQtWhYE4Yw\" title=\"Why Accurate Measurements are Important from Blindsgalore's YouTube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Quick Measuring Tips for Accuracy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Use a steel measuring tape.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Measure to the nearest 1\/8&#8243;.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Measure all windows, even if they look the same.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Do not make any deductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring.jpg\" alt=\"Where you'll need to measure for your inside mount or outside mount window coverings\" title=\"Where you'll need to measure for your inside mount or outside mount window coverings\" width=\"600\" height=\"627\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24959 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-450x470.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-225x235.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-92x96.jpg 92w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Measuring-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first step towards taking accurate measurements is determining which type of mount you would prefer for your window. Almost all blinds and shades give you an option for either an inside or an outside mount.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Measure for an Inside Mount<\/h2>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMlSO5FtL6Y?si=VH72VISdo5QnZoJX\" title=\"How to Measure for an Inside Mount from Blindsgalore's YouTube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Measuring Guide for an Inside Mount<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\"> Step 1: Measure the width of your window frame in 3 places: Top, middle and bottom. <b>Round down<\/b> to the nearest 1\/8&#8243; inch. Record the <b>shortest<\/b> measurement.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\"> Step 2: Measure the height of your window in 3 places: Left, middle and right. <b>Round up<\/b> to the nearest 1\/8&#8243; inch. Record the <b>longest<\/b> measurement.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\"> Step 3: Measure the depth of your window frame, from casing to edge. Make note of any obstructions, such as cranks or double-hung windows. The shortest length in this space will be your recommended depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Note: Depth requirements vary by window treatment, so refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Detail Specifications<\/a> on your product.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of an Inside Mount<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Mounted within the window frame<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Provides a clean, uncluttered look<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Requires a depth measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Measure for an Outside Mount<\/h2>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f5hgLaIQQWw?si=s5nZ4l_uXqjmdxmF\" title=\"How to Measure for an Outside Mount from Blindsgalore's YouTube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Measuring Guide for an Outside Mount<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\"> Step 1: Measure the <b>width<\/b> of the area you want to cover to the nearest 1\/8&#8243;. We recommend adding 3 inches (1\u00bd&#8221; on each side) to help eliminate light gaps and ensure privacy. Record this measurement. No deductions will be taken.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\"> Step 2: Measure the <b>height<\/b> of the area you want to cover, including extra overlap. We recommend adding at least 2&#8243; inches of space above the window trim to leave room for the mounting brackets. Record this measurement. No deductions will be taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits of an Outside Mount<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Mounted above or around the window<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Can make your window appear larger<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:16px;\">\u2022 Requires at least 2&#8243; of flat space to mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg\" alt=\"blog spacing for perfectly measured content\" width=\"600\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20477 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-300x14.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-585x27.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-450x20.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-225x10.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace2-150x7.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nAfter you\u2019ve taken all your measurements and customized all the details online, all you have left to do is sit back and wait for delivery. That wasn\u2019t so bad, was it? You could even argue that the tape measure did most of the work. Don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t tell anyone. The right measurements ensure that not only will your custom window treatments look perfect, they\u2019ll fit perfect too. As usual, don\u2019t be afraid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/help-center\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reach out to our Design Experts<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage.jpg\" alt=\"Blindsgalore CEO Alissa Walters measures her own windows\" title=\"Blindsgalore CEO Alissa Walters measures her own windows\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24950 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-450x290.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-225x145.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-149x96.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MeasureImage-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/measuring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in-depth instructions on how to measure for every different type of window treatment on our site.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to be a DIY expert to measure your windows. It\u2019s easier than you think. All you\u2019ll need is a steel tape measure and some know-how. You\u2019ll be done in the time it takes to make a pot of coffee. Over 99% of our customers measure and install their own window treatments and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":24949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[839,2380,844,1,841,1288,1260],"tags":[3481,3480,3489,3491,3164,96,1374,193,233,1524,1687,1111,3482,3485,3486,3487,3488,3484,886,3492,1450,463,1583,969,100,3490,1401,2546,3483,242,2733,213],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-24937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blinds-basics","category-diy-craft","category-dos-and-donts-of-window-treatments","category-exhibitions","category-how-to-measure-and-install","category-most-asked-questions","category-windowpedia","tag-accuracy","tag-accurate","tag-accurate-measurements","tag-advantages","tag-benefits","tag-blinds-2","tag-covering","tag-custom","tag-diy","tag-expert","tag-guide","tag-how-to","tag-how-to-measure","tag-how-to-measure-for-blinds","tag-how-to-measure-for-shades","tag-how-to-measure-inside-mount","tag-how-to-measure-outside-mount","tag-how-to-measure-your-windows","tag-inside-mount","tag-instructions","tag-measure","tag-measuring","tag-new","tag-outside-mount","tag-shades-2","tag-step","tag-step-by-step","tag-understand","tag-what-to-measure","tag-why","tag-window-cover","tag-window-treatment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Measure for Custom Blinds &amp; Shades - Blindsgalore Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to measure your windows for new custom blinds and shades. 99% of customers can do it and you can, too! 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