When it comes to achieving the perfect balance of light control and privacy in your home, roller shades are a stylish and effective solution. At Made in the Shade Bellevue, we understand the importance of precision in window treatments, ensuring they not only fit your windows perfectly but also enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re in Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Medina, or Preston, we’ll bring the showroom to you, including professional measuring and installation to make the process as seamless as possible. Learn how to measure for roller shades with this simple guide, and request a free in-home consultation today!
Step 1: Choose Your Mount
Before you take any measurements, decide whether you want an inside mount or an outside mount. An inside mount fits the shade within the window frame, contributing to a clean, built-in look, while an outside mount is installed on the wall or molding around the window. This is ideal if you want to cover any imperfect window edges or more light blocking.
Step 2: Measure the Width
- Inside Mount: Measure the width inside the window frame in three places (top, middle, bottom). Record the narrowest measurement to ensure the shade can operate smoothly and fit within the frame without scraping the sides.
- Outside Mount: Measure the desired width where the shade will hang. This typically extends beyond the window by 2 to 3 inches on each side to minimize light leakage. For a more accurate product description, consider the light filtering capabilities and various operating mechanisms available for the shade, ensuring it meets your specific needs and preferences.
Step 3: Measure the Height
- Inside Mount: Measure the height inside the window frame from top to sill in three places. Use the longest measurement for roller shades to ensure full coverage.
- Outside Mount: Measure from where the top of the shade will be to where you want it to end. A common practice is to allow the shade to extend about 3 inches above and below the window frame.
Step 4: Double-Check Your Measurements
Accuracy is key when ordering roller shades, so double-check your measurements. If you’re not confident in your measuring skills, remember that Made in the Shade Bellevue offers free professional measuring to ensure perfect fits for your mounted roller shades.
Conclusion
Properly measured roller shades can transform the look and feel of your rooms, providing both functional benefits and enhancing interior aesthetics. Whether you’re looking for roller shades for windows, blackout roller shades, or stylish roller window shades, our experts at Made in the Shade Bellevue are here to help. We specialize in providing high-quality window treatments like roller shades that not only meet your needs but also add a touch of elegance to your home.
Don’t forget, we’ll bring the showroom to you! To ensure the best results for your window treatments, request a free in-home consultation with us today. Let us help you choose the right roller shades that reflect your style and needs.
