Guides
How to measure, inside vs outside mount, faux wood vs wood, roller vs zebra, light filtering vs blackout, and how to install — written by the people who make the products.
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How to measure for blinds and shadesA steel tape, three measurements per dimension, and the nearest eighth of an inch — that is all it takes.
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Inside mount vs outside mountThe mount decides how you measure, how the product looks, and how much light leaks around it.
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Faux wood blinds vs wood blindsFaux wood for kitchens, baths and durability; real wood for warmth and weight — and what we actually make.
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Roller shades vs zebra shadesSame clean line at the window; the difference is whether you want an adjustable view or true room darkening.
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Blackout vs light filtering vs screen shadesPick by what the room is for — sleep, soft daylight, or a view — then check how it behaves at night with the lights on.
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How to install our blinds and shadesA level, a drill and about fifteen minutes per window.
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Not sure how to measure?
Our guide shows exactly where to hold the tape for an inside or outside mount. Or describe your window and a real person will walk you through it.
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