Today if you want rather than trawling from one curtain shop to the next instead purchase your made to measure blinds online instead. As you will soon discover there are plenty of companies online who can offer you a wide range of blinds that are made to measure at really great prices.

As you will soon discover there are plenty of reasons for you to consider buying blinds which have been made to measure online and below we look at what some of them are.

1. Although you will need to fit the blinds yourself it is a very simple task and you will be assured that the blinds you order will fit your windows perfectly. 2. Many retail stores offer a good range of made to measure blinds but by going online you will have hundreds of different colors and styles to select from rather than 10 or 20. 3. Made to measure blinds are often shipped free to those who order theirs online and you will get far better discounts if you decide to buy yours online.

When it comes to ordering made to measure blinds online you need to make sure that you have got the right measurements for the windows where they are fitted to first. Below we give a brief explanation of what is required so that you can measure the windows in your home before you order your blinds online.

First of you need to get the necessary pieces of equipment together to measure your windows for the blinds. All you need is a good quality steel measuring tape; this will ensure that the measurements you take are accurate. Plus you will need a pencil and some paper to then write down the measurements. If you can ask a family member or friend to help you when doing the measuring.

The next thing you need to decide is whether you want the blinds to be mounted inside the window casing or outside of it. If you are going to go for yours being fitted inside then you need to make sure that it is wide enough for the hardware that goes with the blinds to fit into. This is even more crucial if you intend to have yours flush rather than sticking out slighting in the window casing.

Normally people will opt for the outside mounted blinds because the molding around theirs is not that attractive. Therefore if you intend to go for the outside mounted ones you need to decide just how much larger than the window opening you want your blinds to be. At the same time as you measure for an outside mounted blind you need to be aware of any obstructions.

It is best to have at least two inches of space at the top, bottom and sides of the windows for blinds which are to be mounted on the outside of the casement. Plus add on some further inches to give a good overlap of the window, but which will avoid any obstructions if there are any. The blind that you fit should offer you privacy, but still provide sufficient light into the room.

Only once you have the right measurements can you then start searching for and ordering the made to measure blinds you want for your home. Remember don?t rush taking the measurements as the cost of purchasing such blinds is considerably more than you would pay for standard sized ones.