With Blinds4You, measuring for your beautiful new blind is easy. Just follow this step-by-step guide, taking care to double check as you go and look out for some handy tips to help you save time too. Below is a handy guide for measuring for Wooden and Faux Wooden blinds in a Square Angled/Box Bay winow.
Measuring Guide for Wooden Venetian blinds in a Square Angled/Box Bay window
This guide works for:
Wooden blinds
Faux Wooden blinds
Before you start measuring, decide how you are going to fit your blinds. There are three options available as shown below.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Blind type and rail depth allowance
- 25mm Slat Wooden Blind = 55mm rail depth
- 35mm Slat Wooden Blind - 65mm rail depth
- 50mm Slat Wooden Blind = 70mm rail depth
- 63mm Slat Wooden Blind - 80mm rail depth
Measuring the width
Option 1
This is the typical solution for a Square Angled Bay Window. The front blind runs almost corner to corner, the side blinds are then fitted up to the front blind. Measure the front blind as you would with a standard inside recess blind taking three measurements and choosing the smallest of the three. Order this blind as Recess fitting.
Measure the side blinds’ width deducting the bracket size (see page 1) to allow for the front blind and the fitting brackets. Measure both individually as windows may be slightly different. Order these blinds as Exact fitting option.
Handy Tip: If any obstacles such as window handles might impact the front blind, make sure you deduct the clearance distance from your side blinds too.
Option 2
This option is the professional’s choice but requires the window frames in the corner to be big enough to prevent gaps. Measure the window frame from corner to glass. If either side measures less than headrail depth you need to choose option 1 or 3 instead. Otherwise, you might not cover the glass with your blind.
Measure the width of side blinds from recess edge into the corner then deduct the bracket allowance of the headrail depth (see page 1). Measure from corner to corner and deduct two bracket allowances (see table page 1) for the front blind. Order all three blinds as Exact fitting.
Option 3
If your side windows are too small you might need to choose this option. Measure the side windows from recess edge into the corner and order each side blind as Recess fitting. The front blind should be measured from corner to corner and deduct two bracket allowances (see page 1). Order this blind as Recess fitting also.
Handy Tip: If any obstacles such as window handles might impact the side blinds, make sure you deduct the clearance distance from your front blind too.
Handy Tip: Follow the same principle as for Standard windows and measure in three places top, middle and bottom – taking the smallest measurement. It is important to measure the side bays individually even if they look the same.
Measuring the drop
The drop can be measured as normal – again in three places. Be aware of how you are fitting the blinds so you know where the top is to measure down from.
Note that the headrail is included in the drop measurements. You will need 50mm flat space to mount brackets securely.
Once you have noted your measurements, enter the sizes into www.Blinds4You.co.uk/xxxxxxxxx. We will make your new blind to your sizes and send them out to you ready to fit.