Select Your Window Type
Standard Window
Choose your fit
Multiple fitting options are available for standard windows.
Choose from the options below
Inside Recess
To determine the width for your blind, measure the recess at three points. Use the smallest measurement when placing your order.
Important!
Check your depth – To allow sufficient room for your blind to operate, it’s important that there is a minimum of 60mm depth clearance (if you are top-fixing the brackets) or 75mm depth clearance (if you are face-fixing the brackets) between the farthest point of any obstruction and the front of the recess.
Check for any width obstructions – Any obstructions in your recess (tiles, etc.) may reduce its effective width. Find the effective width by measuring between these points. If your top recess measurement is at least 25mm greater than this figure, then use the effective width figure when ordering your blind. Otherwise, use the top recess measurement as your width measurement as explained above. (For example: if the bottom of your recess measures 976mm and the top measures 1000mm, you would enter your top width measurement as the fabric width would clear the obstruction.)
Motor Side – We recommend choosing the motor side closest to an electrical plug socket, so that when the motor needs recharging it is easier to access. We will install and program your motor to be used on either the Left or Right hand side when selected.
Please note: The fabric width will be 35mm less than the provided recess measurement. This allows the blind to operate freely when installed.
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 your blind, select the “Recess” fitting option. We’ll then adjust the measurement to allow for the appropriate brackets.
Exact Size
How far on each side do you want your blind to overlap your window recess? Be sure to include this overlap when making your width measurement.
Important!
Overlap – For optimal results, we recommend a 50mm overlap on each side of the window recess. This entails adding an extra 100mm to your width measurement (on top of the recess width). Keep an eye out for potential obstructions, like light switches, to ensure the blind’s overlap doesn’t conflict with any objects.
Improved light exclusion – Your blinds will eliminate light from outside more effectively if the overlap is greater.
First determine where you’d like your headrail and bottom bar to be positioned. Measure the distance between these two heights, from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the bottom bar, and use this as your drop measurement when ordering your blind.
Important!
Overlap (top) – We suggest an overlap of at least 75mm 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.
Select the “Fabric Width” fitting option when ordering your blind. Please note that the overall blind width at the top (including the brackets) will be 35mm greater than the fabric width.
Option 3: Split Window
Mark with a pencil the point where you’d like to split your blinds.
Handy Suggestions
Choosing your split point – The centre of the window is often the natural split point. However, a different split point may be chosen to accommodate a mullion or window/door frame.
Important note – To make room for the brackets, there will be a small gap between each blind. Remember, this will then mean you will have at least 35mm – 40mm between the fabric sections.
Motor Side – We recommend choosing the motor side closest to an electrical plug socket, so that when the motor needs recharging it is easier to access. We will install and program your motor to be used on either the Left or Right hand side when selected.
If installing within the window recess, measure the distance between your split point and the edge of the recess. Use this figure as your width measurement when ordering your blind.
Important!
Outside your recess – If you’re installing your roller blinds in front of your recess, rather than inside it, measure between the split point and the place you’d like your blind to finish.
Check your depth – To allow sufficient room for your blind to operate, it’s important that there is a minimum of 60mm depth clearance (if you are top-fixing the brackets) or 75mm depth clearance (if you are face-fixing the brackets) between the farthest point of any obstruction and the front of the recess.
Check for any width obstructions – Any obstructions in your recess (tiles, etc.) may reduce its effective width. Find the effective width by measuring between these points. If your top recess measurement is at least 25mm greater than this figure, then use the effective width figure when ordering your blind. Otherwise, use the top recess measurement as your width measurement as explained above. (For example: if the bottom of your recess measures 976mm and the top measures 1000mm, you would enter your top width measurement as the fabric width would clear the obstruction.)
Mind the gap – To make room for the brackets within your window recess, your split blinds will have a small gap at the top (around 5mm), determined by the distance between the central brackets. This will create a gap of at least 35mm between the adjacent fabric sections.
Measure the height of your recess at multiple points, and use the smallest measurement as the drop when ordering your blinds.
Outside your recess – For outside recess installation, measure from where you want the headrail to start to where you want the blind to finish.
Check for any drop obstructions – We recommend a 70mm overlap beyond the top of the window recess. (Check for any drop obstructions.)
Overlap (bottom) – For the bottom overlap, consider obstructions like radiators. If the window sill protrudes by over 50mm, place the bottom bar at that point; otherwise, the bottom overlap is based on personal preference.
Selecting the “Recess” fitting option just tells us we need to allow room for you to fit your brackets. So, even if you’re fitting outside of the recess, if you’ve measured from point to point, please still input the fitting option as ‘Recess’. Please note: The overall size of the blind will be 35mm wider than the provided fabric width measurement.
Angled Bay Window
Obstruction Depth
For any obstructions, such as vents or handles, measure their furthest 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 (60mm clearance if you are top-fixing the brackets, or 75mm clearance if you are face-fixing the brackets). This new figure is your total depth.
Useful Suggestions
Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation for a top-fixed roller blind would be as follows: 60mm + 46mm = 106mm total depth.
Make a note of the total depth – It’s important that you have this figure for the later steps.
Do you have guide templates?
If you ordered blind samples, the templates should be included in your sample box.
Choose from the options below
Recommended
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 (60mm clearance for roller blinds if you are top-fixing the brackets, or 75mm clearance if you are face-fixing the brackets).
Note: Check for obstructions like handles, and add their depth to the blind depth.
1.Lay the measuring cards flat on the window sill on either side of a bay corner.
2.Bring the cards together, aligning the tops with the window frames, until the total depth marks touch.
3.Keeping the cards flush to the window frames, use a pencil to mark where the total depth marks touch the window sill.
4.Repeat for each bay corner.
5.Mark end points based on your preference, being mindful of any obstructions.
Now, you have measuring points at each corner and two end points. Measure the distance between the two points for each window. This is the width measurement for ordering 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.
For each window, measure the drop in three places. Use the smallest of these measurements as your drop figure when ordering your blind.
Select the “Recess” fitting option when you order each blind for your bay window. This lets us know to adjust the measurement to make room for the appropriate brackets. Please note: The fabric width of each blind will be 35mm less than the provided recess measurement. This allows the blind to operate freely when installed.
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 be aware: Inspect your window for obstructions like handles or vents. Include the depth of any obstruction to your blind’s depth.
1.Position measuring cards flat on the window sill at each side of a bay corner.
2.Align the cards, tops flush against the window frames, until the total depth marks touch.
3.Keep the cards flush and total depth marks in contact, marking the sill where they meet.
4.Repeat for each bay corner.
5.Mark your end points, being aware of any obstructions. These determine where your blinds will fit on each side.
Now, you have measuring points at each corner and two end points. Measure the distance between the two points for each window. This is the width measurement for ordering each blind.
Measure the distance between the two measuring points for each window. This will give you the width measurement to use when ordering each blind.
For each window, measure the drop in three places. Use the smallest of these measurements as your drop figure when ordering your blind.
Select the “Recess” fitting option when you order each blind for your bay window. This lets us know to adjust the measurement to make room for the appropriate brackets. Please note: The fabric width of each blind will be 35mm less than the provided recess measurement. This allows the blind to operate freely when installed.
Square Bay Window
Choose from the options below
Front Primary
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 (60mm clearance if you are top-fixing the brackets, or 75mm clearance if you are face-fixing the brackets). This new figure is your total depth.
Useful Suggestions
Example – For a window handle protruding 46mm from the window frame, the calculation for a top-fixed roller blind would be as follows: 60mm + 46mm = 106mm 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.
Select the “Recess” fitting option when you order each blind for your bay window. This lets us know to adjust the measurement to make room for the appropriate brackets. Please note: The fabric width will be 35mm less than the provided recess measurement. This allows the blind to operate freely when installed.
Side Primary
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 represents 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 (60mm clearance if you are top-fixing the brackets, or 75mm clearance if you are face-fixing the brackets). 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 for a top-fixed roller blind would be as follows: 60mm + 46mm = 106mm 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.
Select the “Recess” fitting option when you order each blind for your bay window. This lets us know to adjust the measurement to make room for the appropriate brackets. Please note: The fabric width will be 35mm less than the provided recess measurement. This allows the blind to operate freely when installed.