Adding wooden window blinds to your home can really make a difference in the overall feel. Window blinds add an element of sophistication, privacy, and comfort. The blinds also protect your home’s furniture from the sun. Prolonged sun exposure can fade your furniture out and destroy the fabric over time. Before you can use window blinds, whether it be for some home renovations or for a new house, you must first be able to measure so that you have enough space to install them. Below is a guide for made to measure wooden blinds.

The first thing you need to remember when measuring for window blinds is to be precise. You always must use a steel tape measure and never a cloth tape measure. Remember to measure all sizes to the nearest eighth of an inch to avoid errors that can snowball. Do not be alarmed if the windows are not perfectly square because in most cases this is normal. Make sure to clearly state which measurement is the height and which measurement is the width on your notes. It is very common to mix these measurements up so keep a journal. Always measure the height and then the width.

There are two different types of mounting types, and inside mount and an outside mount. It is recommended that you go with an inside mount because it looks neater. When measuring an inside mount it is important to take the exact widow size opening and not to take a deduction. Manufacturers deduct 3/8” to ½” so there is no need to take a further deduction. Measure width and height in three different places. After you have taken this measurement, then write down the narrowest width and the longest height.

In order to make sure that the outside mount is measured properly and to ensure there is the least amount of light gapes you will have to add 4 or 5 inches to each side of the blinds for vertical blinds, or 1 to 1 ½” for horizontal blinds. You also have to leave room for the mounting brackets which are 1 to 3 inches tall in most cases. You do not want to have any deductions so it is important to write down the exact width and exact height.
A wooden blind can make all the difference in your home. Whether you get something standard or something more fancy (like wooden venetian blinds), your home will look spectacular. Now that you have this information, it is time to start measuring your windows today.

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Wooden Vertical Blinds

For rooms which need a lot of natural light such as your dining room or lounge, vertical blinds are a good choice because they can easily be pulled to the side allowing full view through the window whilst at the same time allowing complete privacy during the night.

Horizontal Blinds (Wooden Venetian Blinds)

Horizontal wooden blinds have a similar design to that you would find from a wooden venetian blind except they are made from wood. Again, these are great for rooms that need to be well lit because they can be opened fully as well as shut to keep privacy.

Slider Panel Blinds

If you need your wooden blinds to provide a more complete protection from incoming sunlight then you might want to consider buying a slider panel blind. These are usually made from a dark wood and do a great job of blocking all the sunlight. This is why they are especially useful for more specific purposes such as a media room or dark room.

There are also several other things that you need to think about when you’re buying yourself new wooden blinds. For example, if you’re going to have your blind in a place that is naturally damp such as your bathroom, then you will need to make sure that they are treated blinds to prevent mold building up on them.
You also need to think about the style of the furniture in your room. Make sure that the wood matches the rest of the furniture so that they don’t stand out and blend in with the rest of the interior decor.

The type of blind you buy will largely depend on which room in the house you are buying it for. For that reason it is rarely a good idea to try and get a full set of blinds for every room in the house because each room will need to have a different style of blind and wood type. Don’t just go for a cheap wooden blind because of the price either, but take your time and pick one that will really match the style of your house.