Users' questions

What is the maximum width for a roman blind?

What is the maximum width for a roman blind?

300cms
Limitations With Curtain Fabrics Made-to-measure Roman blinds are available up to a maximum width of 300cms (118”). As this width requires more than one width of curtain fabric it will have neat joins, with the pattern matched where necessary, to achieve your required width.

Are Roman blinds suitable for wide windows?

Since they are made of longer horizontal fabrics, they can easily fit even the widest windows. While traditional fabric curtains are typically about 137 centimetres wide, good quality wide roman blinds can be custom made up to 300 centimetres in width.

How wide can you make Roman shades?

We therefore, recommend that the maximum size of a roman shade be 72” wide x 72” in length or a combination that equates to a similar square footage. We are not saying that roman shades cannot be made larger, rather that you must know the potential of overly heavy shades which are naturally harder to retract.

How far do Roman blinds hang down?

This is less of an issue when you have a tall window or when the room is high because your eye level is not affected directly. However, for small or low windows, a roman blind may cover too much of the glass. Roman blinds will cover 22cm-30cm or so in the pulled up position.

What is the maximum width for a roller blind?

Generally, our standardchain operated roller blinds can reach a maximum of 3450mm wide and our new Premium XL range of roller blinds can reach up to 4700mm wide, which for most people is plenty wide enough.

Can you cut a Roman blind to size?

Roman shades can be cut to fit your window. One option is to buy Roman shades that are slightly wider than your window and trim the shade to fit your window.

Do Roman blinds go all the way up?

One of the benefits of Roman blinds is that they make a feature of fabric. Bear in mind that when they’re pulled up (usually with a cord), Roman blinds stack, so, unlike rollers, they won’t go right to the top of the window.

Does it matter if Roman blinds are too long?

A roman shade will add a touch of style and elegance to any room. Approaching the problem of roman shades that are too long is not difficult. If you have roman shades that you love but they don’t fit the length of your window, you can easily make an adjustment and provide some cost effective budget decorating.

How high do roman shades go up?

On a modern Roman shade, you end up with about 3 1/2 inches of stacking once the shade is inside the canister. On a traditional Roman shade, the longer the window, the longer the stacking. It can range anywhere from about 6 inches to 16 inches. Another advantage of the modern Roman shade is the thickness of the fabric.

What are standard blind sizes?

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 is the maximum width for wooden blinds?

around 242cm
What width can Wooden Blinds be made to? Normally the maximum width of a wooden blind can be made to fit is around 242cm as any more and the weight of the blind will be too heavy to fully open or close the blind or actually fit safely to your window frame.

How do you shorten the width of a roman blind?

How to trim a roman blind kit

  1. Remove the end cap (opposite to the sidewinder) on either the left or right hand side.
  2. Once removed, mark the header rail with a pencil at the finished width you would like your blind to be.
  3. You may notice that there are cords in the way.

What kind of Roman blind do I Need?

A range of corded and rotary chain and new Motorised Roman blind systems. Fully compliant with BS EN 13120,BS EN 16433 and BS EN 16434 Child safety regulations. For light , medium and heavy-weight Roman blinds.

How big is a Roman blind cord drop?

Roman Blind Systems Cord Drops and Brackets. Length of headrail in cm. 60cm. 90cm. 120cm. 150cm. 180cm. 210cm. 240cm.

How big is a 170 cm Venetian blinds?

Venetian blinds of sizes 1) 170cm x 207 cm – quantity x4 2) 185cm x 207 cm – quantity x1 3) 245cm x 207 cm – quantity x1 4) 150cm x 150cm – quantity x2 5) 30cm x 150cm – quantity x4 6) 90 cm x 150 cm – quantity x2 7) 180 cm x 150cm – quantity x1 Any one for $25 each or total for $250 Rugs in excellent condition.

How do you adjust Roman blinds for Windows?

Simply pull the cord to adjust the blinds to the height that you require for your windows to allow your roman blinds to create chic pleats in your chosen fabric. If you’ve not yet found the perfect roman blinds to fit your windows, we provide a made to measure service at selected stores.