How to Measure Your Windows Accurately for Perfectly Fitting Treatments
Choosing the right window treatments can enhance your home’s aesthetics, provide privacy, and improve energy efficiency. However, before you dive into selecting fabrics or styles, accurate measurements are crucial for achieving a perfect fit. This guide will take you through the steps needed to measure your windows correctly, ensuring that your new treatments look stunning and function effectively.
Gather Your Tools
To start measuring your windows accurately, you’ll need a few essential tools: a steel measuring tape (which is more reliable than a cloth tape), a notepad or digital device to record your measurements, and possibly a step stool if measuring high windows. Having these tools handy will streamline the process and help ensure precision.
Decide on Treatment Style
Before taking measurements, it’s important to decide on the style of window treatment you want (e.g., curtains, blinds, shades). Different styles may require different measurement techniques; for example, if you’re hanging curtains from above the window frame versus inside it. Knowing this will inform how you measure.
Measure Width First
To measure the width of your window accurately: first determine whether you want to mount inside or outside of the frame. For inside mounts, measure from one side of the interior frame to the other at three points – top, middle, and bottom – and use the widest measurement as your width. For outside mounts, add extra inches on each side for better coverage; typically 3-6 inches is recommended.
Measure Height Next
Measuring height is just as critical as width. Again determine if you’re mounting inside or outside; for inside mounts measure from the top of the window frame down to where you want your treatment to end—this could be at sill level or extending below if desired. For outside mounts extend up above and below according to preference; generally around 4-6 inches above and extending down past the sill works well.
Double Check Your Measurements
Finally, once you’ve recorded all measurements for both width and height—double-check them. It’s easy to make mistakes during this process due to misreading numbers or accidentally moving while measuring. Taking time now ensures that when you order treatments they fit perfectly without any costly alterations required later.
Accurate measurements are key in choosing window treatments that not only look good but also function well in your space. Following these steps will guarantee that whatever style you choose fits beautifully within your home environment while meeting practical needs too. Happy decorating.
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