A simple record of each window helps you choose the right mount and gives us what we need to review your shade specifications.
Use a steel tape measure and record inches to the nearest ⅛ inch. Label the room and window. Measure each opening separately, even if windows look identical. Write width first, then height.
Record all three opening widths (top, middle, bottom), all three heights (left, center, right), mounting depth, and obstructions. A few styles use different ordering measurements, so keep the full record.
Open printable measurement worksheet ↗The shade sits within the window recess. Record the opening and the unobstructed depth. Handles, locks, cranks, and trim can affect fit.
Record raw opening measurements before making any deductions. Confirm the exact collection’s ordering rules before purchasing; factory deductions and fabric width vary by hardware.
The brackets attach above or outside the opening. Record the full desired coverage area, including your chosen overlap and room for the headrail.
Check for trim, doors, handles, and floor clearance. The fabric can be narrower than the complete shade or track; confirm overall width versus fabric width.
| Style | Record and confirm |
|---|---|
| Zebra | Headrail and bracket depth, finished width versus fabric width, chain/motor side, and edge gaps. |
| Roller / Solar | Top opening width as well as middle/bottom clearance, roll direction, bracket width, fabric width, and cassette depth. |
| Roman | Three opening widths and heights, folds/lining, mounting depth, and how much fabric stacks when raised. |
| Shangri-La | Sheer-layer clearance, headrail depth, fabric width, and clearance for tilting and raising vanes. |
| Cellular | Opening widths and heights, headrail depth, and whether Normal, Top Down, or Day and Night is selected. |
| Dream Curtains | Track width, desired drop, floor clearance, opening direction, and space occupied by the fabric when stacked. |
Exact minimum depths, deductions, and available sizes depend on the selected collection and hardware. Send your measurements for a fit review if you are unsure.
Installation is not included in the online shade price. For assistance, email us before ordering. For homes where young children live or visit, choose cordless window coverings wherever possible. Keep cords and chains out of reach and follow the supplied safety instructions. See CPSC window-covering guidance ↗.