Moghul Interiors

Measuring for Roman blinds

All measurements should be to the nearest mm. Decide where you will fit the blind mechanism (ie the baton to which the top of the blind is attached). The mechanism can sit inside the window recess, as long as the recess is deep enough to accommodate it (ie at least 35mm). Alternatively the mechanism can be located on the window frame itself or above the window frame.

Blind Width:

• Blind to fit inside window recess:

Measure the inside of the recess (distance F) in three places: top, middle and bottom, giving us the narrowest width. Confirm your measurement as recess width, and we will allow a 1 or 2cm gap between the edge of the blind and the wall, to avoid friction when pulling the blind up or down.

• Blind to fit on the window frame itself/outside recess:

Measure the full width of the window frame, or if the window is bordered by an architrave, take your measurements from either the inside or outside of the architrave (see diagram below). Whilst this is obviously a matter of personal preference, for practical and aesthetic reasons we recommend that you take your measurements from the inside of the architrave.

 

Alternatively if there is no frame or architrave, add a further 4 to 7cm either side (distances G). Ideally for aesthetic reasons, distance G should not be greater than the width of the window sill outside the recess (distance x). Please confirm this measurement as blind size.

Blind Drop:
Measure from the top of where you will place the baton i.e. full length of the recess (distance E) or the full length of the window frame. If the window is bordered by an architrave take your measurements from the inside or outside of the architrave. If there is no frame or architrave, add your desired length above the window (distance H) to distance E.