How to measure your window for Venetian blinds

Don’t panic; take a deep breath. We’re here to tell you that measuring your Venetian blinds is a straightforward and simple process. The hardest part will be trying to find a pencil around the house.

Get your ‘tools’ together – all you need is a tape measure, pencil and a piece of paper – and let’s get to measuring. For a step-by-step guide with tips and tricks that will make the process easy, watch the video below. Or, continue further down for simple directions.

How to measure for 'inside' mount

For a great result, ensure you have a minimum window depth of 60mm. This means the blind will fit neatly inside the recess. If the depth is less than 60mm the blind will protrude outside the recess.

1. To start, draw a square or rectangle on a piece of paper – this is your window frame. If you are measuring multiple windows, give them a label, such as 'living room window 1' so you don't get confused later on.
2. Grab your tape measure and place it within the inside window recess. Measure across the inside of the frame, from one end to the other. Do this at the top and bottom of the frame as not all windows are perfectly square. Write down the width of your window frame. If your window is not perfectly square, use the 'shortest width' measurement as a guide for when you purchase your Zone Interiors blind. This will ensure the blind fits nicely from top to bottom.
3. Measure the length (vertical drop) from the top of the inside recess to the base of the window sill. Write down the length of your window frame.
4. Double-check both measurements.

How to measure for 'outside' mount

Note: The instructions given here are for windows with architraves (timber or metal frame). If you don't have an architrave but would like an outside mount, add a minimum of 100mm to the width and length of your measurements.

If you are installing your venetian blind to a gyprock or plaster wall, make sure you locate the stud in the wall and ensure you secure your blind to the stud. It gives your blind the support it needs to hold the weight of the blind.

1. To start, draw a square or rectangle on a piece of paper – this is your window frame. If you are measuring multiple windows, give them a label, such as 'living room window 1' so you don't get confused later on.
2. If you have an architrave, grab your tape measure and place it on the outer edge of the architrave. Measure along the width of the window to the opposite edge. Write down the width of your window frame.
3. Measure the length (vertical drop) from the top of the architrave to where you would like the blind to end. This may be the end of the architrave, or you may wish for the blind to end at a different point – the floor for example.
4. Double-check both measurements.

Now that you've measured your windows, you're ready to pick out the perfect venetian blinds for your home. For tips on installing your Venetian blinds visit this article. 

If you find that your windows don’t match our standard sizes, don’t fret. At Zone Interiors, we offer a cut-to-size service for all of the standard-sized blinds (with the exception of our Dawn Venetians Blinds and our Seattle Cordsafe Venetians). Visit your nearest stockist for details.