Measuring for Wooden Blinds Angled Bay Window Recess
We recommend watching our how to measure video guide first.
Calculate Total Depth
Obstruction Checks
Measure obstructions depth
Measure the distance from the frame of your window to the outside of any obstruction,
such as handles or vents.
Calculate Total Depth
Our wooden blinds have a headrail depth of 7.5cm. Add this depth to the depth of any window
obstructions, such as handles. This will give you your total depth.
Helpful Hints
Calculation example
If your window handle protrudes 4cm from your window frame, your calculation would be
7.5cm + 4cm. So total depth of 11.5cm.
Take note of your total depth
You will need your total depth measurement
to accurately measure the width of your angled bay window blinds in the steps to follow.
| Blind Type | Depth |
|---|---|
| 50mm Wooden | 75mm |
| 35mm Wooden | 65mm |
| 25mm Wooden | 55mm |
| Roller - Top Fix | 50mm |
| Roller - Face Fix | 75mm |
| Vertical | 75mm |
| Day & Night | 75mm |
| Roman | 50mm |
| 25mm Aluminium | 30mm |
| 35mm Aluminium | 50mm |
| 50mm Aluminium | 65mm |
Do you have the guide templates?
HINT: If you ordered samples, you will find the template in your sample box.
I've got the guides
Great, this will make measuring for your bay window blinds
much easier!
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I will make my own
Follow these easy steps to create your own measuring
templates.
Yes, I've got the guides
Find the total depth
Find the relevant measurement on your bay measuring guide. Remember to take into account
your total depth if you have any obstructions.
Helpful Hints
Understanding our guides
In our example, we will locate the wooden blind mark on the measuring card, and add
4cm to that. That means we will be using 11.5cm as our total depth.
Find your measuring points
Lay your measuring cards flat on your window sill and move them together until your two
total depth marks touch.
Helpful Hints
Mark your measuring point
Using a pencil, mark on your window sill
where your cards meet the window frame.
Press against the frame
Make sure you press your measuring card
against the frame where you see the arrow.
Mark all measurement points
Grab your pencil again and mark on the window sill the point where the lines meet.
Repeat this step on each intersection of your bay window.
Helpful Hints
Your End Points
Where your blinds end at either side of your bay window is a matter of personal
preference, or will be determined by any obstructions. Measure from the mark on your
window frame to where you would like the side bind to finish.
One Measurement per Blind
If your bay window has five window
panes, you will make five width measurements and will order five individual blinds.
Measure the width
Now you have your measuring points, it's time to measure the distance between them and get the width of the
blinds you need to order.
Measure the drop
Measure the height of your bay window in three places. Use the smallest measurement as your drop.
Final step
Enter your width and drop measurements for each blind. Order each blind as Recess size. Repeat this process
for each blind you need to cover your angled bay window.
Enter your
Width
cm
Enter your
Drop
cm
Sizing
Deductions
We will make a small deduction to the width of your blind when
you select the ‘Recess’ sizing option to accommodate the brackets.
I will make my own template
Mark your total depth
Grab two pieces of paper and place them edge to edge. Then with the help of a ruler mark both with your
total depth mark from the previous step.
Find your measuring points
Lay your measuring cards flat on your window sill and move them together until your two
total depth marks touch. Mark this point.
Helpful Hints
Mark your measuring point
Using a pencil, mark on your window sill
where your cards meet the window frame.
Press against the frame
Make sure you press your measuring card
against the frame where you see the arrow.
Mark all measurement points
Grab your pencil again and mark on the window sill the point where the lines meet.
Repeat this step on each intersection of your bay window.
Helpful Hints
Your End Points
Where your blinds end at either side of your bay window is a matter of personal
preference, or will be determined by any obstructions. Measure from the mark on your
window frame to where you would like the side bind to finish.
One Measurement per Blind
If your bay window has five window
panes, you will make five width measurements and will order five individual blinds.
Measure the width
Now you have your measuring points, it's time to measure the distance between them and get the width of the
blinds you need to order.
Measure the drop
Measure the height of your bay window in three places. Use the smallest measurement as your drop.
Final step
Enter your width and drop measurements for each blind. Order each blind as Recess size. Repeat this process
for each blind you need to cover your angled bay window.
Enter your
Width
cm
Enter your
Drop
cm
Sizing
Deductions
We will make a small deduction to the width of your blind when
you select the ‘Recess’ sizing option to accommodate the brackets.