Blinds Glossary

What are Made-to-measure Blinds?

Made-to-measure blinds are blinds that are specifically made to fit your windows. They are usually available in all styles and many colours, effects and materials. When you choose this option, you are not tied to finding a colour you like in a blind, only to find it is not available in the size you want.

Made-to-measure blinds are a particularly good option is you are not a natural ‘DIY’ person as it us usually possible to arrange to have them delivered and fitted all in one go. Some companies will make your blind based on your own window measurements. In this case it is essential that you measure your windows accurately as most companies will not be able to exchange a made-to-measure blind if it does not fit your window due to your inaccuracy. If you are buying your blind this way, then it is advisable to ask if the company you are purchasing from have any guidelines available regarding how to measure your window.

Some companies dealing with made-to-measure blinds will insist that one of their trained employees will come and measure your window. The advantage of this is that you know that the measurement will be accurate and that your blind will fit your window perfectly. There is usually an option to have the blind fitted at the time of delivery. Buying a ready-to-measure blind often means that you have an even greater choice of fabrics, colours and designs available to choose from. This means that they are suitable for any room in the home or office.

Choosing to purchase a ready-to-measure blind means that should you choose to fit the blind yourself, it should not be a difficult task, as you will not have to cut it to fit. Also, if you have very long windows, you can be sure of finding the blind you actually want rather than finding one that fits.