Measuring for Inside Recess

This is the measurement you need to take if you want your roman blind to fit inside the recess of your window.

Use a metal tape measure, cloth ones can stretch and give inaccurate measurements.

If you are measuring for bay windows and you are unsure where to measure from and to, I would recommend sending me a photo so I can see the configuration of the windows - whether it’s a square bay or angled - as specific amounts have to be deducted from the corners to make sure the tracks will fit. I can send you markings on where to measure.

Inside recess roman blind measuring guide

  • Measure in 3 places for both the width and drop, take the smallest measurement and let me have these. I will do any relevant deductions.

  • Width:  Measure top, middle and bottom and take the smallest width measurement.

  • If there are any dado/picture rails or tiles on the inside wall, then you will need to measure from inside these as this will be the narrowest point.

  • Drop:   Measure left, centre and right and take the smallest drop measurement.

  • If you would like to send me a photo of your window please do so.