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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.
What are the different blind sizes?
Is There a Standard Size of Window Blinds? Picture windows: 1–8 feet high, 2–8 feet wide. Double-hung windows: 36–72 inches high, 24–48 inches wide. Sliders: 24–60 inches high, 36–84 inches wide.
How do I know what size blinds to buy?
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.
What are standard window sizes?
Widths can be 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet, and 8 feet. Standard heights can range from 2 feet tall to 8 feet tall, with additional heights of 18, 52, 54, and 62 inches. Rough openings are in whole numbers, while 1/2 inch is taken from each rough opening size to get the actual window size.
How much smaller should blinds be than the window for inside mount?
Inside-Mounted Vertical Blinds Window should have a minimum recessed space of 2 3/8″ for inside mount. Measure the width of the window from the top of the opening to the sill in 3 places. Use the smallest dimension for the blind width. The factory will automatically deduct up to 1/4″ – 1/2″.
Should blinds be flush with wall?
1) Mounting flush with the wall gives a cleaner look, as it hides the depth of the window sill itself and gives a smooth surface against your wall. We recommend this in most cases if you are mostly concerned with aesthetics.
What size blinds do I need for a 35 inch window?
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.
Can you put two blinds one window?
When you hang multiple blinds in the same window, each blind has its own headrail and is installed separately, so you can operate them individually. For two (2) separate blinds in one window, take the smallest width and divide it by 2. Then add 1/4″ to the width of each blind.
What is the most standard window size?
The most common window size or average window size is 24×36. All common window sizes & dimensions for fixed, standard & double-hung windows can differ on manufacture.
Should blinds be the exact width of the window?
Measuring The Size You Want Your Blinds To Be, Not the Size Of The Window Opening. When you order inside mount window coverings from Blinds.com, we always ask for the EXACT size of the window opening, edge to edge. Note: When you measure for outside mount window coverings, the process is different.
How much space do you need on each side of blinds?
Blinds.com recommends at least 1.5″ of overlap on each side of the window for blinds and shades, and 2″ of overlap on each side for solar or roller shades and vertical blinds. The extra width provides more privacy and light blockage. As always, record your measurements down to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Are blinds true to size?
When measuring for blinds you should measure the width at the top, middle and bottom and take the smallest measurement. If the blind is too wide, it will not function properly. Blinds should barely fit inside the window opening. The whole reason for using blinds is to block the light.
What is the difference between inside mount and flush mount?
Minimum inside mount depth is the amount of depth required to securely mount the shade/blind inside the window frame. The minimum flush mount depth is the required mount depth needed for the shade/blind to fit fully inside of the window frame, without protruding outward at all.
What is Zebra blinds?
Zebra Shades are a very modern alternative to a horizontal blind. Zebra Shades are Roller shades that allow you to transition between sheer and privacy. The blinds can be adjusted so that the 3″ zebra stripes line up-offering privacy, light control, and insulation.
Are blinds better inside or outside recess?
Why fit outside of the recess? The main advantages of hanging your blinds outside of the recess are that more light will enter the room when the blinds are open. You can block out more light when the blinds are closed. However, any items that you have placed on the windowsill won’t be visible when you close the blinds.
How big should my poker blinds be?
At live games, the minimum buy-in is usually between 20 and 50 big blinds, while the maximum buy-in is usually between 100 and 250 big blinds.
Should blinds be lighter or darker than walls?
The Choice Between Lighter or Darker Blinds The truth is that blinds can be either lighter or darker than your walls. However, the blinds and walls should be at least one shade lighter or darker than each other to ensure that everything blends well together, and they should also be a similar tone.
