Common Blind Width

When selecting window blinds consider three measurements.

Common blind width.

Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application. Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing. You re likely to see 24 and 36 inch widths paired with the smaller heights or with accent windows.

The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block. We offer 1 inch 2 inch and 2 1 2 inch slats in most blinds. Measure the overall area to be covered. Measure the width from the outermost points of the window.

Record the narrowest width and longest height. Standard sizes for window blinds standard sizes. If you don t have a sill just measure up to the point where you want the blinds to end. The 48 and 60 inch blinds will show up more often in short wide windows or in full wall windows.

Window length width and depth. Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement. 24 inches 36 inches 48 inches and 60 inches. Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side.

There are also four standard blind widths.