Every now and then, we feel like we need to change something in our homes in order to make it look fresh and more stylish than before. Changing furniture can be expensive, but furniture doesn’t always have to be the thing we change. Sometimes, something as small as a pillow can do the trick, or even a rug, or the blinds on the windows. The blinds are something that can be noticed from both outside and inside the house, and can add an extra layer of coziness and elegance to any room.
The reason why roller blinds are a great addition to any room is their versatility regarding colours and materials. You can choose, depending on personal preference, to match your furniture, or go for achieving contrast in the room. Furthermore, you have to decide where you want to mount your blinds, inside or out. Here are a few steps you should take in order to successfully install roller blinds.
Roller blinds installation is quite simple, however, it’s done differently for blinds that are mounted inside and blinds that are mounted on the outside of the window frame, so the first step is to decide where you want them. After you decide where you want them placed, you can continue with the roller blinds installation process – taking measurements.
If you are installing the blinds on the inside of the window frame, get a ruler and measure the hard width and the hard drop from top to bottom, and make sure there is a minimum of 60 mm (millimeters) depth for flush mounting on the inside. However, If you want to have your blinds installed on the outside of the window frame, measure the width from architrave to architrave from side to side, and from top to the bottom of the frame. Adding a few millimeters to both sides to ensure maximum light and privacy control is always a great idea.
Secondly, stick to the golden rule of measuring twice and cutting once as this can save you a great deal of nerves and time. Furthermore, use a steel tape to improve accuracy and make sure it’s tight and straight while measuring. Avoid deduction and always measure all windows, regardless whether you think they are similar or the same in size.
Lastly, there are many online web sites that have guides on how to measure and how to install roller blinds. Do a little research and gather the necessary knowledge before you start this process as to save time, money and nerves. If you don’t feel confident enough to install the blinds yourself, there are many professionals that will come and do it for you. Their policy generally includes measuring the windows and arranging the making of custom made blinds per your requirements.
