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Here are some quick tips and notes to remember:

  • Use a steel measuring tape
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment for width, round down to the nearest 1/8"
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment for height, round up to the nearest 1/8"
  • Always reference product specifications below for complete measuring instructions
  • Interested in measuring for your door? Watch Door Measure Video

Measuring Instructions

Roller shades are a classic design choice, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Modern roller shades offer a variety of stylish and trendy designs and patterns, so you can be sure to get the look you want, no matter your style.

  • Factory deductions and minimum depth requirements may vary based on feature options chosen when customizing your product. Always refer to the individual product's specifications for a more detailed overview of this information before placing your order.
Roller Shades Minimum depth required for secure inside mount Minimum depth required for flush inside mount Flat surface required for outside mount Total Deduction
Classic

2 1/4" Exposed Roll

2 5/8" Cassette

2 1/2" Premium Cordless

3" Exposed Roll & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Cassette

1" Exposed Roll & Cassette

2" Premium Cordless
  • Up to 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off fabric
Timeless

2 1/4" Exposed Roll

2 5/8" Cassette

2 1/2" Premium Cordless

3" Exposed Roll & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Cassette

1" Exposed Roll & Cassette

2" Premium Cordless
  • Up to 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off fabric
Traditional

2 1/4" Exposed Roll

2 5/8" Cassette

2 1/2" Premium Cordless

3" Exposed Roll & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Cassette

1" Exposed Roll & Cassette

2" Premium Cordless
  • Up to 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off fabric
Select

2 1/4" Exposed Roll

2 5/8" Cassette

2 1/2" Premium Cordless

3" Exposed Roll & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Cassette

1" Exposed Roll & Cassette

2" Premium Cordless
  • Up to 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off fabric
Refined

2 1/2" Exposed Roll & Cassette

4" Aluminum Fascia

3 3/8" Exposed Roll

4 3/8" Aluminum Fascia

4 1/4" Cassette

2 1/2" Exposed Roll

4" Aluminum Fascia

2 3/4" Cassette
  • 1/8" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 5/8" off inside mount fabric
  • 1 3/8" off outside mount fabric
Architect/Modern Architect

2 1/2" Exposed Roll & Cassette

4" Aluminum Fascia

3 3/8" Exposed Roll

4 3/8" Aluminum Fascia

4 1/4" Cassette

2 1/2" Exposed Roll

4" Aluminum Fascia

2 3/4" Cassette
  • 1/8" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 5/8" off inside mount fabric
  • 1 3/8" off outside mount fabric
Double Roller/Double Solar Roller

2 1/2" Exposed Roll

5" Aluminum Fascia

3 3/4" Exposed Roll

5 3/8" Aluminum Fascia

3" Exposed Roll

5" Aluminum Fascia
  • 1/8" off inside mount headrail
  • 1 1/2" off inside mount fabric
  • 1 3/8" outside mount fabric
Modern/Lifestyle Woven

2 1/4" Cordless Lift

2" Continuous Cord Loop, Auto-Up Lift, Premium Cordless, & Motorized

3 7/8" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Continuous Cord Loop & Motorized

1 1/2" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

2" Continuous Cord Loop & Motorized
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 5/8" off outside mount fabric
Little Adventurer/Little Dreamer

2 1/4" Cordless Lift & Motorization w/ Cassette

2" Auto-Up Lift, Premium Cordless, & Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

2" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 5/8" off outside mount fabric
William Morris

2 1/4" Cordless Lift, & Motorization w/ Cassette

2" Auto-Up Lift, Premium Cordless, & Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

2" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 5/8" off outside mount fabric
Laura Ashley

2 1/4" Cordless Lift, & Motorization w/ Cassette

2" Auto-Up Lift & Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift & Auto-Up Lift 

3 1/4" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift & Auto-Up Lift

2" Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 5/8" off outside mount fabric
LEVOLOR

1 1/2" Exposed Roll & Fabric Valance

2 1/8" Cassette Valance

2 1/2" Exposed Roll

3 1/4" Fabric Valance

3 5/8" Cassette Valance

1 1/8" Exposed Roll & Fabric Valance

3" Cassette Valance
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • 1/8" off outside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 3/4" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 1/2" off outside mount fabric
LEVOLOR x Select

2 1/4" Cordless Lift, & CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

2" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift

3 1/4" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift

2" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 1/4" off outside mount fabric
Modern Textured

2 1/4" Cordless Lift, & CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

2" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift

3 1/4" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift

2" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 1/2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 1/4" off outside mount fabric
Modern Luxury

2 1/4" Cordless Lift, & CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

2" Auto-Up Lift, Premium Cordless, & CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 7/8" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

3 1/4" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

3 1/2" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette

1 1/2" Cordless Lift, Auto-Up Lift, & Premium Cordless

2" CCL/Motorization w/ Exposed Roll

1 3/8" CCL/Motorization w/ Cassette
  • 1/4" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 2" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 5/8" off outside mount fabric
Bespoke

1 3/8" Exposed Roll

1 1/2" Cassette w/ Fabric Insert, & Fabric Wrapped Cassette

2 3/8" Exposed Roll

3 3/4" Cassette w/ Fabric Insert, & Fabric Wrapped Cassette

1 5/8" Exposed Roll

3 1/8" Cassette w/ Fabric Insert

4" Fabric Wrapped Cassette
  • 3/16" off inside mount headrail
  • Up to 1 7/16" off inside mount fabric
  • Up to 1 1/4" off outside mount fabric

Instructions for Inside Mounted Roller Shades

Depth Requirements

  • Your window needs to be deep enough for an inside mount. Go to the product’s information page and click on the "Specifications" tab to find out more about your product’s requirements.

Measuring the width

Measure the width
  • The width measurement is taken from the inside edge of the window frame at the top.
  • If you are getting a 1/16” or 1/32” increment, round down to the nearest 1/8”. (For example, if the smallest measurement is 24 9/16", round down to 24 1/2". If it's 24 3/8", no need to round down.)
  • This will be the width you order.

Measuring the height

Measure the height
  • The height measurement is taken from the window frame in three places (top left, center, and top right down to the window sill).
  • Record the largest height out of the 3 measurements up to the nearest 1/8”.
  • If you are getting a 1/16” or 1/32” increment, round up to the nearest 1/8”.  (For Example, If the largest measurement is 24 9/16", round up to 24 5/8". If it's 24 1/2", no need to round up.)
  • This will be the height you order.

We will make all the necessary deductions based on the measurements you provide during checkout. Do not make your own deductions. Don’t add to the width to make up for any deductions that we will take. For more light coverage, choose an outside mount. See the chart below for the deductions per collection (Deductions may vary +/- 1/8"):

Instructions for Outside Mounted Roller Shades

Since outside mounted window coverings cover the entire window opening and the window frame, there are some additions you will need to make to order the proper size. We will only make your product to the dimensions you specify, with no additions made.

Flat surface requirements

  • To find the product’s specific mounting requirements, read the information contained in the "Specifications" tab on whatever product you’re ordering.

Measuring the width

Measure the width
  • When measuring the window’s width, take the measurement at the top of the window frame.
  • You’ll use that measurement and add the recommended minimum of 4 inches. This will ensure the window is properly covered.
  • Now you have the perfect width and you’re ready to order.

Measuring the height

Measure the height
  • When measuring the window’s height, take it from three locations: the left, center, and the right.
  • You’ll use the largest of the three measurements and add the recommended minimum of 4 inches. This will ensure the window is properly covered.
  • Now you have the perfect height and you’re ready to order.