How windows are measured for blinds, shades and shutters, the difference between inside and outside mounts and the clearances that decide which one works.
Measuring decides whether a custom treatment fits. A small error shows as a gap, a rub or a crooked edge. Homeowners in Nashville often ask whether to measure themselves, and whether an inside or outside mount is better for their windows.
An inside mount sits within the window frame for a clean look, and it needs enough depth and a reasonably square opening. An outside mount sits on the wall or trim, covers more of the window and can make it look larger. We measure width, height and depth at several points and check for obstructions such as cranks and handles.
Measured at several points.
Left, center and right.
Needed for inside mounts.
Frames are rarely square.
Cranks and handles.
Clean look or bigger look.
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Window Treatment Design StudioPick the room, window style, treatment, color, mount, valance and motor options, set the window size and watch your window update, then send the design to us.Try it 
Window Size and Mount PickerPick the room and what you want from your windows, enter the window size and see an inside or outside mount suggestion, the clearances to check and the treatments that usually fit.Try it 
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Inside mounts look clean, and outside mounts can make windows look larger. We show both.
We note it and choose a mount and size that handle it.
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