So you've decided to purchase some new blinds to spruce up your home? Great! There are many types of blinds available to add a fresh look to your house without breaking the bank! Purchasing blinds is a cost-effective way to simply redo the look of a room. You may already be browsing stores or the internet to choose the perfect set of blinds. Before you get excited when finding the right color and style, first you need to gather some very important information: the SIZE of your window area!
Measuring your windows for blinds is simple, but you need to know a few things before digging out your measuring tape and doing a simple up/down side/side measurement. For example, some plantation shutters are attached to the wall outside of your window area. Some blinds are anchored to the wall above the window, some inside your window. It's a good idea to do an all-inclusive measuring and have that information ready when you're shopping. Once you find the perfect blinds, you can give the store associate or custom installer your measurements and you're on your way to getting the look that is perfect for your home!
For shades or blinds that are mounted to the inside of your window, simply take three different measurements of the width inside the window the "cut-out area": horizontally along the top, middle and bottom portion of the window. You want to make sure your window is even in shape. If you do discover a difference in the sizes, use the smallest measurement to ensure the blinds aren't too large for any smaller area of the window frame. Next, measure your window vertically, again making three different measurements of the far left top to bottom, middle top to bottom, and far right top to bottom of the window frame. Now, select the largest measurement so the blind or shade is long enough to cover the entire window.
Now head out to your favorite blinds store or supplier! And don't for get to consider your local blind representative. Many have mobile showrooms that can come to your home or business to let you check out all the options, styles and sizes that will fit your windows.
Measuring your windows for blinds is simple, but you need to know a few things before digging out your measuring tape and doing a simple up/down side/side measurement. For example, some plantation shutters are attached to the wall outside of your window area. Some blinds are anchored to the wall above the window, some inside your window. It's a good idea to do an all-inclusive measuring and have that information ready when you're shopping. Once you find the perfect blinds, you can give the store associate or custom installer your measurements and you're on your way to getting the look that is perfect for your home!
For shades or blinds that are mounted to the inside of your window, simply take three different measurements of the width inside the window the "cut-out area": horizontally along the top, middle and bottom portion of the window. You want to make sure your window is even in shape. If you do discover a difference in the sizes, use the smallest measurement to ensure the blinds aren't too large for any smaller area of the window frame. Next, measure your window vertically, again making three different measurements of the far left top to bottom, middle top to bottom, and far right top to bottom of the window frame. Now, select the largest measurement so the blind or shade is long enough to cover the entire window.
Now head out to your favorite blinds store or supplier! And don't for get to consider your local blind representative. Many have mobile showrooms that can come to your home or business to let you check out all the options, styles and sizes that will fit your windows.
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