how to measure blinds

How to Measure Window Blinds: UK Expert Guide 2026

You're probably standing at the window with a tape measure in hand, looking at a recess that seems square enough, and wondering why ordering blinds feels like a job that can go wrong so easily. That instinct is correct. Measuring blinds isn't difficult, but it is unforgiving. In UK homes, especially those with older timber frames, newer UPVC windows, bay fronts, trims, sills, handles, and vents, a small measuring mistake can...

Master Fitting Roller Blinds Bay Window

You're probably looking at your bay window right now thinking two things at once. It's one of the best features in the room, and it's an awkward nightmare to dress properly. That's normal. Bay windows punish lazy measuring. A blind that would be straightforward on a flat wall suddenly has to deal with angles, handles, shallow recesses, uneven plaster, and frames that aren't quite as square as they look from the...