Measuring for Roman Blinds: Yes, it can be an Easy DIY Project

Blinds often come as an afterthought when it’s to do with a home makeover. People opting for some of the minimalist styles leave them out in general, but when you live in a home that gets plenty of sunshine throughout the day, as I do, blinds are more than a necessity, and you have to make them part of your home, whether you like it or not.

While I wasn’t much of a blinds fan myself, I certainly became one after giving the options of roman blinds a look, and instantly fell in love with the variety of colours, materials, and styles I came across. What’s also great was the fact I got to save some dollars on measuring for roman blinds myself, as it turned out to be an easy DIY project.

Why is proper measuring so important? Because it all starts with it, given that you want to get the perfect fit for your windows. Though some companies may give you the chance for a replacement, remember most of the blinds are custom-made so it’s best to get the right size. Now, since it’s the age of technology, everything becomes simpler.

What I mean by this is even measuring for roman blinds can be done in no time as in my case, thanks to finding the instructional sheets which guided me every step of the measuring process. This is why I recommend DIY measuring to everyone who wants to spare the budget; you don’t have to be a handyman to be able to measure right.

Considering the design of roman blinds can be a great feature for windows, and add to the value of a home, having a role in the addition of curb appeal, they are perfect for outside mounting. Paired with some curtains, or sunscreen blinds from the inside, you get the perfect privacy even at daytime.

The first thing I did, along with having in mind to measure from left to right across the windows, as well as immediately noting down the exact measurements in a measure worksheet, was understanding the technical specs such as the minimum and maximum width (250-3000mm), and drop (300-3000mm), with the importance to measure every window in millimetres starting from the top of the frame.

Using more of the technological advancement, I got the help of a laser measurer for utmost accuracy, all without the need for another person like with the good old tape measurer – yes, with the laser you can do all of the measuring on your own!

The final touch was giving the rail a thought, whether go for the head or bottom, and opted for the aesthetically pleasing bottom. After ordering online, it didn’t take long for my blinds to arrive, and I prepared beforehand to carry on with the installation too, with a bit (or more) help from my husband.