Adding new shades to your home is a welcome addition to any room. They provide plenty of privacy and can let in as much or as little light as you want. Fitting your new shades to your windows may seem like a bit of a challenge, but with a little patience and care, you can get accurate measurements that will ensure your new shades fit perfectly. These tips can help you measure for new shades without any hassle or inconvenience.

Get Your Tools Ready

As you get ready to measure your window size, it is a good idea to have all the tools you need ready to complete the job. You will need a tape measure, ladder, and a pencil and paper. Having these tools ready will eliminate inaccurate measurements and prevent you from guessing on the total dimensions of your windows.

Consider Your Mount Type

To start the measurement process, consider what type of mount you will be using for your new shades. You have the option of an inside mount or an outside mount. Both have a sleek appearance to them and will work well with a variety of window types.

Measuring For An Inside Mount

When you have decided on the mount for your new shades, it is time to start measuring the window. For an inside mount, you will want to measure both the width and length of your selected window in three spots – top, middle, and bottom for the width and left, middle, and right for the length. Your window may not be perfectly square, so some deviations in measurements may occur.

Round to the nearest 1/8 inch as you measure and select the narrowest measurement of the three for your width and the longest measurement for your length. This will be the size of your inside mount shades for your project in Lighthouse Point, FL.

Measuring For An Outside Mount

For outside mounts, you will want to measure the length of the window extending three inches above the frame and three inches below the sill. For the width of the window, you can measure to the frame of the window or add two to three inches on each side. You will also want to round to the nearest 1/8 inch as these measurements will provide your length and width for your new shades

Once you have accurately measured your windows for your inside or outside mount, you are ready to purchase your new shades in Lighthouse Point, FL for installation in your home. For an extensive collection of shade options, contact Open House Interiors. We have a wide array of shades and can help you find a style that will work perfectly in your home. We are located at 4312 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL and we’re here to help you with your project from start to finish. Call us at 954-533-7445 or visit our website at www.openhouseinteriors.com.