Should Roman blinds be inside or outside the window frame?

Author: Prof. Margarete Conn  |  Last update: Saturday, June 11, 2022

For most people/windows, the question of “should Roman blinds be inside or outside recesses” comes down to nothing more than personal choice. This is largely based on the look you want to achieve, but potentially by how serious you are about reducing light leakage around the sides of the blind too.

Do Roman shades go on the inside or the outside of the window frame?

Roman Shades may be mounted inside or outside the window frame. When ordering your window blind of choice, make sure you specific the correct option that best fits your application. You will need at least 1 inch of window frame depth to mount roman shades although at least 3 inches will be needed for a flush mount.

Is it better to put blinds inside or outside of the window?

Outside Mounted Blinds & Shades Block Out More Light and Provide Full Coverage. Since outside mounted blinds and shades cover more of the window and frame than inside mount blinds, they provide more light coverage.

Do blinds go above the window or on the frame?

Outside mount (sometimes referred to as outside brackets) means that a blind or shade is installed outside of the window frame while an inside mount is installed inside the window opening. Inside mount blinds are often flush with the window's opening and do not cover up the trim.

Do blinds go inside window frame?

Inside mount blinds and shades are installed with the brackets attached to the inside of the window frame, and depending on the bracket, they can be placed almost anywhere on the top, or the corner of the inside window frame.

Inside vs Outside Recess | Blinds Direct

Do Roman blinds look better inside or outside recess?

In summary, for Venetian, roller and vertical blinds, we would recommend they be hung from within the recess. However, Roman blinds would be better suited outside the recess, as they are able to let more light enter into the room.

What is the difference between inside and outside mount blinds?

As opposed to inside mount when the coverings are mounted inside the window frame, outside mount is mounted on the wall above the window and directly on the trim. Because of this the blinds or shades will need to be wider than your window opening.

Can you mount blinds outside window frame?

Outside mounting can be used on all window types, regardless of how deep or shallow they are. Outside mount blinds result in less light leakage because you can get blinds that are wider than the window glass, providing more coverage, which can affect the impact of window blinds on daylight-linked dimming.

How do you put blinds inside a window frame?

Inside Mount Installation:
  1. Measure in from each top corner of the window frame. ...
  2. Position the brackets above your markings, and drill pilot holes where the screws should go.
  3. Screw the brackets into place.
  4. Raise the shade into the frame. ...
  5. Rotate the headrail down until you hear it snap into place.

How should Roman shades fit in window?

We recommend letting your roman shade extend at least 1”-1.5” on each side of window to avoid light seepage. So whatever is the width of your window from frame to frame, add total of 2”-3” to that.

How close should blinds be to the window?

To minimize light leakage and ensure privacy the blind should overlap the window opening by 4" on each side for a total of 8" on entire width. 2) Measure distance from where the top of the blind will be located to the window sill. The blind should overlap the window opening on the top and the bottom by at least 3".

How should Roman blinds be hung?

Hanging a Roman blind inside of the recess may be a little more awkward as you'll have a limited area to work within and angle your tools within, while Roman blinds hung outside of the window recess are best attached to a batten to support their weight, which means one more thing to do but a potentially easier working ...

Do Roman shades cover the entire window?

In addition, Roman shades have a practical appeal. “When you have built-ins and banquettes against the wall, you can't do full-length drapery,” says Rodriguez. “Roman shades can provide windows covering, without having the concerns of wall space or lack thereof.”

How should Roman shades be hung?

Roman shades are always a vertical type of shade, meaning that they always attach from the top of the window (or on the wall above) and hang down over the window.

How deep should inside mount blinds be?

3⁄4" is the minimum depth required for inside mount blinds.

Where should blinds be placed in recess?

Inside the recess

This method of hanging blinds positions the blind right next to the window, within the recess. It should be noted that this method isn't always available as, generally, a recess depth of 7.5cm is needed to ensure there is enough room for the blind.

How do you hang blinds without drilling holes?

Hanging Shades or Blinds Without Drilling Holes
  1. Hang shades using Command Hooks. Command hooks are a super popular way to hang no-hole curtain rods (see this article and this tutorial post from the Happier Homemaker). ...
  2. Hang shades using 3M Picture-Hanging Command Strips. ...
  3. Use Magnets.

What is inside blinds?

Inside mounting occurs when the blind is installed inside the window frame. Inside mounts are the cleanest look because they fit snugly inside the window frame.

What does inside Mount mean?

Inside mount refers to blinds and shades that are installed within the confines of a window frame. That means the headrail is attached flush with the top of the window frame and the window treatment is fully contained inside the four corners of the frame itself. Pros: Inside mounts provide a sleek, built-in appearance.

Should Roman blinds touch the window sill?

The bottom of your roman Blind should just touch the window sill when fully closed. You should use the shortest drop measurement if they are different at each end of the sill to ensure you don't have one side too long and crumpling on the window sill.

Should Roman blinds rest on window sill?

Should blinds rest on the windowsill? Yes, for your blinds to work to greatest effect and to achieve the right visual finish, window blinds should rest on the windowsill.

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