Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
Measuring bay windows for venetian blinds.
We call this the drop and it s just a measure of how long your blinds will be.
All bay window blinds must be ordered as exact blind size type b square bay windows side blinds full depth front venetian blind measurement.
At the left middle and right side.
Place them in the corner of your bay window angle until they meet.
Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch.
How to measure for bay windows.
For a step by step written guide and for advice if your windows are a little more unusual e g.
Exact blind width to order is 42 5cm.
We ve spent the bulk of this guide focusing on the tricky world of angled bay windows but you can apply the same techniques if you have a single large square bay window.
Bay windows or recesses that are partly tiled keep scrolling down.
With bay window blinds the measurements you need to take differ for the type of blind you re looking to hang we list the different rail width measurement allowances by blind type below.
The configuration of your bay window will determine what kind of measuring challenges you encounter.
I got these as evenly as possible then drew along the edge and corner of the paper where they met.
Pick the instructions that best match your window.
Once you ve cut your two strips of paper.
A word on square and box bay windows.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
The two most popular types of bay window are traditional and separated.
Measuring bay windows for blinds or shades.
Whether you ve got an multi aspect 6 pane bay window or an awkward box bay that needs some shading we ve got you covered.
If the measurements vary from top to bottom use the smallest measurement.
In my case these were 50mm wide.
Below are instructions for measuring bay and bow bay windows plus two options for box or square bay windows.
Measuring the width for angled bay window blinds.
Do not take deductions.
A bay window usually includes at least 3 windows 2 angled side windows and 1 picture window in the middle.
Our handy guide makes measuring for your square box or angled bay window blinds simple but as always get in touch should you have any queries.