How to Measure Roman Blinds

How to measure Roman Shades

INSIDE MOUNT
Mounted within the window frame. Creates a built-in look Requires a minimum of 1 1/2" depth
OUTSIDE MOUNT
Mounted above the window frame.
Creates a larger window appearance
Requires a minimum of 1 1/2” flat surface above the window

WIDTH: Because most windows are not perfect rectangles Measure the inside width at 3 locations - top, middle and bottom

Take the smallest number of the three. Then, round the number to nearest 1/8"

This is your ordering width

We’ll make necessary deductions approx.1/2 inches for shades to fit well and function properly.

This small gap will subsequently let some light in the sides. But that’s the right way for inside mount roman shades.

LENGTH: Because most windows are not perfect rectangles Measure the length at 3 locations- left side, middle and right side

Take the largest number of the three Then, round the number to nearest 1/8"

This is your ordering length

WIDTH
Measure the width of the area you would like to cover or Measure width of window - frame to frame

Add 4” (2” on each side) to proper cover the window Then, round the number to nearest 1/8"

This is yours ordering width

LENGTH
Measure the length you would like to cover or Measure the length of window

Frame to frame If space allows add 4” above the window frame for hardware (minimum 2” require)

Add 2” below the window to proper cover the window Then, round the number to nearest 1/8’’

This is yours ordering length

You’ll receive ready to install roman shades

There’s fluffy velcro stitched on the top of shades

Fix that velcro to the velcro on the track

Pull the draw cord from the track and fix to the rings behind the roman shades - top to bottom

Shades are ready. Use beads draw string to move the shades up and down