Width Information

Recess Width 

For measuring your blind width we always recommend measuring three times across; top, middle and bottom to ensure the best fit for your blinds. This is especially needed for when your blinds are required to fit within a window recess as some windows can vary.

Order the smallest of all of these measurements - We will make a small deduction to ensure that the blind fits perfectly within the recess allowing for fixtures and fittings.

Exact and Bracket to Bracket Width

If your blind does not sit within a window recess, or you already have a blind in situ, you can simply measure the 'exact' size you would like the blind to be produced out without reductions.  This is the full width including brackets. 

However for roller blinds this means we may ask for the 'bracket to bracket' size instead, this is because the fabric always comes smaller to ensure components fit snugly at the top.  Cloth width will always be 30mm smaller than the bracket to bracket width on a roller.


For more information on the tolerances we deduct for each product, or for tip and tricks for measuring each blind type, please visit our measuring and fitting guides.  Instructional videos can be found on those pages to assist.

Drop Information

Recess Drop

Exact Size

If your blind does not sit within a recess or you are replacing a blind in situ you may want to ensure we do not deduct anything from the drop.  If this is the case, please provide the exact size from the top of the blind to the very bottom.  

For vertical blind slats only however, please ensure that you only measure the fabric 'drops' excluding the headrail, from the top of the fabric to the bottom.  For a vertical blind you can measure from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the fabric slats.  Unsure - Please feel free to call our expert customer services team or refer to the detailed measuring guides.