Measuring Guide For Roman Blinds
Measuring Guide For Roman Blinds
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All our blinds are made to order so it's important you send us correct measurements. Here's our quick guide to getting it right
Decide Where The Blind Will Hang
Decide Where The Blind Will HangYour blind can either hang inside the window recess or outside. If you're thinking of fitting inside the recess, check there is nothing to prevent the blind from hanging naturally, such as a handle, phone socket or fittings. If a recess is shallow - with a depth of less than 6cm - or your windows open inwards. it's usually best to fit the blinds outside the recess.
Get Your Tools Together
Get Your Tools TogetherYou'll need a measure and for this task, a metal tape is best. You'll also need a pencil and paper. Depending on the height of your windows, you may need a stepladder to reach the top of the recess. You'll see why that's important in the next step.
Take Your Measurements
Take Your MeasurementsAlthough window recesses are supposed to be square and straight, you'd be surprised how many aren't especially on older houses. This means that the height and width may be different depending on where you measure.
The solution is to measure both width and height in three different places. First measure the width across the top of the recess, then the middle and then at the bottom. Write down all your measurements. Then measure the height, first at one edge, then in the centre, then at the other edge. Write down all three measurements.
It's good practice to take each measurement twice. Anybody can misread a measure, even professionals - which is why they always measure twice.
Work Out Your Blind Size
Work Out Your Blind SizeFor blinds outside the recess, you can average out each set of measurements. 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.
- And if your window sill does not protrude and your blind can hang below it, we'd recommend adding another 5cm to the height to allow overhang at the bottom to block out light too.
For blinds to be fitted in the recess, you should use the minimum measurement for the width, otherwise you risk your blind being too wide for the recess. For the blind to rise and fall smoothly, we recommend you subtract 1cm from the width measurement. If you also use the minimum measure for height, your blind should hang naturally within the recess.
Please take care with your measurements. We want your blinds to be perfect, but the measurement is literally in your hands.
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Delivery and Returns
Delivery and Returns
Delivery
All items to UK addresses are sent via ParcelForce for next day delivery. Please include a mobile number so that the carrier can contact you if needed on the day.
Items that are in stock will be sent out quickly but most of our items are made to order with a lead time of 14 days before posting. Due to still encountering some delays with supplies, there may be an odd occasion when this has to be extended due to delays beyond our control.
If you are in a hurry for items and want to check availability, please get in touch to check before ordering.
If you have not received your parcel please notify us immediately (within 7 days of lead time). Please note parcels can not be tracked after 30 days of being posted so we can not be held responsible for parcels lost if you have not informed us in time.
Returns
All our items have a 100% Satisfaction guarantee. We want you to be delighted by your purchase from Country Abodes.
Personalised Items, Dog Beds, Lampshades and Throws
As these items are always made to order, they are non-returnable unless faulty.
Other Personalised and Bespoke Items
Personalised and bespoke items are not eligible for a return and refund unless due to a fault or defect.
All Other items
We accept items that are returned within 14 days of purchase. The return postage is the responsibility of the customer, we ask that you please keep hold of the receipt with the tracking number until you receive the refund.
Faulty Items/Damaged in delivery
In the unlikely event that your item is faulty/damaged we will offer a full refund including return postage cots. Please contact us at countryabodes@gmail.com in the first instance so we can put things right.
If your parcel is damaged we ask that you please email us straight away at countryabodes@gmail.com with photographic evidence so that we can process a claim to the delivery company.
Our returns policy is in addition to your statutory rights and does not affect them.
Availability and Lead Times
Availability and Lead Times
Please note we hand make most of our soft furnishings to order, and often to bespoke requirements. We pride ourselves on bringing you the very best quality items. Therefore please allow for up to a 14 day lead time during busy periods. Due to still encountering some delays with supplies, there may be an odd occasion when this has to be extended due to delays beyond our control. Please do contact us if you need an item urgently and we will always do our best to accommodate where possible.
If you really need something in a hurry - like an urgent gift - our Ready To Go items can delivered much more quickly.
Origin
Origin
All Country Abodes soft furnishing products are handmade in Britain, except for our Egyptian Cotton Bedding, which is made to our specification in Italy.
A few of our materials - threads, pompoms, towelling - may be sourced from outside the UK, but all our products - except for the bedding - are manufactured in Britain.
Fully Bespoke items made to your requirements
Fully Bespoke items made to your requirements
We can make all of our items in many fabrics and finishes. If you would like other options which cannot be currently seen on the website, please contact us via our Fully Bespoke service and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
