When picking a slat size for your blinds, you want to match the proportions of your window. Pick smaller slats for medium or small windows such a ½ to 1” wide slats. It is important that the blinds not overwhelm the space. Larger slats like 2 or 2 1/2” slats are better for larger windows.
If you've ever wondered what the standard size of window blinds is, the standard window length ranges from 36 to 72 inches, and the standard width ranges from 24 to 60 inches.
Your aesthetics are important as well when choosing the size of your horizontal blind slats. Wider slats make your windows feel larger, making them look more aesthetically pleasing. Thinner slats make your windows feel more compact. As a rule of thumb, the larger your windows are, the wider slats you should get.
We recommend going at least 2" wider than the opening on either side, so 4" total. For the height, go about 3 inches above the window trim (to allow for the mounting brackets) and measure from that point down to the window sill.
Measure both the width of the window and the height of the window. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. Extending the blinds outside the window will also provide the space needed for the mounts and help the window appear larger than it actually is.
Yes, if you choose the right type of blinds and hang them in a way designed to achieve the appearance of more space and less clutter.
More privacy: by turning the blinds up, you limit the amount of visibility space directed towards the room. People won't be able to see inside when passing by. Better light control: limiting visibility also means limiting lighting.
Blinds Too Big? Trim Them To Fit. Many blinds are constructed without internal mechanisms or ladder cords in the outer few inches of the blind. This allows window coverings that are too large for the window to be trimmed to fit new measurements.
Manufacturers will typically deduct approximately 1/2" from the specified measurement for proper clearance. If you have ordered blinds that are too narrow sometimes you can still mount them by installing them as a ceiling mount to the top of the window sill. Installation will be similar to an outside mount.
Depending on the product, the fabric width will be up to 1-3/8 inches narrower than the tip-to-tip measurement provided. For optimum light control, the blinds should overlap the window opening by at least 2 inches on each side for a total of 4 inches added to the entire width.
Allusion blinds are the fastest-growing window shading trend for 2023 because they provide seclusion, light control, and gentle, delicate beauty. More convenient than typical vertical blinds for patio doors and windows, these blinds aren't connected by chains, meaning you can walk through them with ease.
Opt for light colors when choosing your blinds or shades.
Light colors, on the other hand, are perfect for making the most of your room's square footage. In fact, for the best results, consider choosing shades with white or off-white fabric to maximize this effect.
Pick smaller slats for medium or small windows such a ½ to 1” wide slats. It is important that the blinds not overwhelm the space. Larger slats like 2 or 2 1/2” slats are better for larger windows. The next consideration will be the amount of light you want in your room when the blinds are closed.
There are three standard or very common sizes in terms of the depth of wooden blind slats available from most retailers, which are 25mm, 35mm, and 50mm respectively.
The finished width of the blind – 'actual blind size' - refers to the total width between the pins at each end of the roller cylinder, including the brackets.
A: The actual width of the 35" blinds are 34.5" (half inch narrower) to comfortably fit inside a 35" opening. So if your frame is exactly 34.5 inches, I would go with the 35" blinds. But first check that the width is the same through the whole length of the frame.
Add an overlap of 3” on each side of the window (6” total) to allow for more privacy and light blockage. Please note: Factory Deductions: Inside mounted products have a light gap between 1/8” and 1/4” on either side of the window – this gap is required in order for the product to operate properly.
Width is typically the most important figure. Generally, inside-mounted blinds should be about 1/4- to 3/8-inch smaller than your narrowest width measurement. Length is a bit different. If you don't want your blinds to rest on your window sill, make sure they're ¼-inch smaller than the length of the window frame.
Work Out Your Blind Size
You then need to add a little for overlap: We recommend adding 10cm to the width to allow adequate overhang to block out light. We recommend adding 15-20cm to the height to allow most of the blind to be pulled up above the window to maximise the light.
With faux wooden blinds, the maximum we can go to is 260cm wide. We can't make them any wider due to the weight and stress on the mechanisms and brackets. A 260cm wide blind does weigh a fair bit (we don't have the exact calculation to hand) but it's more than a regular person can comfortably lift.
The short answer is: it depends! We recommend sticking to a common element in terms of color, fabric, or style. For example, if you want some blinds and some shutters, you could use the same color wood. For homes with varying styles in each room, you may want to focus on cohesion on a room-by-room basis instead.
'From a best practice point of view, we recommend opening blinds at night on west and north-west facing windows to help with nighttime cooling and closing the blinds during the day on east and south-east facing windows to help create a cool refuge from the sun. '
Venetian Blind, wood blinds, and faux wood blinds allow to regulate the light and so the privacy. During the day the slack can be opened to let the light in, conserving some sort of privacy. During the night, when you turn your light on, you can close the slack and leave lights and the rest of the world out.
First of all, a burglar will usually only break into places that have sure treasures. So closing your blinds or curtains will prevent this exact information from being known, which cuts the chance of your place being burglarized in ha half.
If you choose blinds that are darker than the walls around them, this usually gives the blinds more visual impact; they can literally appear to take up more space, and draw the eye and cause it to linger longer.