Cordless Shade Measuring Guide

Measuring for custom cordless shades is easy when you follow the right steps. Use the guide below to ensure a perfect fit for your windows. Prefer visual instructions? Scroll down to watch our step-by-step YouTube tutorial.

If you’d like a professional to handle it, you can book an in-home measuring appointment for complete peace of mind.

You’ll need:

  • A metal tape measure
  • A pen or pencil
  • A piece of paper

How To Measure For Perfect Cordless Shades Form?

Need help measuring for cordless shades? We’ve made it simple.

1. Choose Your Mount

  • Inside Mount:

    • Ensure at least 1″ of space at the top of the window trim for the headrail bracket (2″ if you want the shade fully recessed).
    • Measure the width at the top, middle, and bottom of the window—use the narrowest measurement to ensure a perfect fit.
    • Measure the height from top to bottom inside the trim.
  • Outside Mount:

    • Measure the width from the outside edges of the trim and add 2″ for the finished width.
    • Measure the height from top to bottom outside the trim and add 3″ for the finished length.

Need Help?
If this feels overwhelming, simply email us your measurements along with a photo of your window using our Cordless Shade Measurement Form, and we’ll handle the rest ensuring a flawless fit every time.

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