Whether you want to install your window blind, patio awning or plantation shutter yourself, or you want us to do it for you, you'll need to take some measurements. How accurately you will need to measure will depend on who's doing the installation.

If You Want Us To Measure and Install

You will need to measure the area you wish to cover. It's not critical that you measure accurately (since that's what you want us to do!), but you need to measure within a couple of centimetres so that you get priced for the correct size.

Click here for a handy general guide to measuring, which you should read when you want us to do the installation for you.

Inside the Recess

Blinds & Shutters Measure tight inside the recess.

These are the sizes you should use for pricing purposes.

Outside the Recess

Blinds & Shutters Measure the width of the window, ensuring that you add approx 5cm (2") each side of the recess as an overlap.
Measure the drop of the window, ensuring that you add approx 5cm (2") to top of the recess. If you want your blind to cover past the window sill (if there is one), then you need to add 5cm (2") here also.

These are the sizes you should use for pricing purposes.

Bay Windows

Blinds & Shutters Usually blinds & shutters are fitted into the recess of a bay window. We therefore advise you to measure the sizes tight into the angles of the window. When measuring the side parts of the bay go as far out as possible.
For the drop, measure the tight top to bottom measurement.

These are the sizes you should use for pricing purposes.
For help measuring Bay Windows, please click here for a General Measuring Guide.

Outside Blinds

Awnings Measuring for awnings is quite simple. Measure the width of the area you would like to cover. Always try to go as wide as possible to ensure maximum shade.
Measure the distance from the wall to approximately how far you would like to awning to project.

These are the sizes you should use for pricing purposes.

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DIY

If you want to have a crack at it yourself, then you will need to measure accurately, since the website will be using your sizes for your order. Follow the guide below to see where you can find information on how to measure the product you have chosen.

You will also find other useful documents in this section of the website, such as brochures and product overviews (if available).