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How to measure for your new shutters

Measuring for your new shutters is a simple, albeit extremely important, process. Accuracy is most important in ensuring your shutters fit perfectly. Our team of professionals share some of their insights so you have a better understanding of key elements in the new windows process.

For installation inside the window frame:

Step 1

Width: Measure the inside of the window frame in 3 places from left to right – at the top, in the middle and down the bottom, as shown. Record the smallest measurement. Height: Measure the inside of the window frame in 3 different places from top to bottom – on the right side, in the middle and on the left side, as shown. Record the smallest measurement

Step 2

Depth required: To ensure there is enough room for the shutters to operate freely. Keep things like shutter handles in mind – do you want handles sticking out further than the level of the wall?

Step 3

Diagonal: Measure from bottom left corner to the top right corner, then from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. If the measurements vary too much, your window is out of square. This may sound bad, we’ll make sure you don’t notice a thing.

For installation inside the window frame:

Width: Measure the exact width and height of the area you would like the shutters to cover. We recommend the shutters overlap the window by at least 50mm on each edge. If you have an architrave we recommend measuring from outside of architrave to outside of architrave.

Tip 1 If your window has an architrave, we measure from outside of architrave to outside of architrave for accurate results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between curtains and blinds?

Indeed there is: curtains are fabric panels that are most often sold in pairs. You’ll find curtains in a wide range of widths, lengths, fabrics, colors, and patterns, making them a versatile and popular choice for every room of the home, even bathrooms and kitchens. While blinds lift up and down with a cord or lifting mechanism like shades do, they differ in that blinds are not a solid length of fabric.

Are curtains on all of my windows necessary?

Curtain choice is based on your overall design decor. If you are looking to create a more suitable home environment, then purchasing curtains for all of your ground floor windows is ideal.

What kind of material are curtains made from?

Typical decorator fabrics that are suitable for curtains include linens; silks and faux silks; cotton and cotton-blend chintz, which have a shiny coating; warp sateens, which are smooth and heavy; drapery antique satins with characteristic slabs; and brocades, with raised, tapestry-inspired motifs.

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Georgia Hillis

2023-11-13

The EWF team were amazing and super easy to deal with. From the lovely guy who came out to quote us (within two hours after the visit) to the installers they were all very professional. The quote for sliding fly screens on our windows and a sliding fly screen door came in under what I was expecting which was so amazing and the product is better than expected! High quality and a variety of colours that matched our steel blue window frames. Besides a few delays in getting them installed I was really happy with the level of professionalism and service that the team provided. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Adrienne Toth

2023-11-07

I am very happy with the service and product provided by the Empire Window Furnishings. Jamie has installed shutters throughout my home and they look fabulous. Thank you.

D S

2023-09-26

Highly recommend! Absolutely loved the professionalism of their teams…from the admin who would call to confirm dates/times, the team actually showing up on time and keeping me informed, their expertise in advice and delivery.Amazing customer service with quick response times. I never felt pressured to buy more or do more.My husband was very hesitant to get curtains, the advisor who came was patient, helped us with the visualisation and deciding what would look best. The person who did the measurements also installed it which was nice as we talked about some weird tweaks due to the old building were in. There was a follow up call to ensure I was happy.Definitely recommend them And would come work with them in the future.Big thanks to the entire team

Delowara Kabir

2023-08-24

This is amazing service, Abbas and Nathan, they are very reliable, friendly, gentle , responsible and very respectful person. I am very very grateful to Empire window Furnishings service for it’s excellent jobs.

Janice Day

2023-08-04

Happy with our blinds from Empire Window Furnishings. Our installer Sam was professional and friendly with great attention to detail. Great service and pricing.

Ivor Edwards

2023-08-04

Our daughter in Sydney had Great Service from your company in her first home. She said Nathan was amazing with advice while measuring it all up. Then Jamie fitted all the blinds etc. Both were Very good at there work, so a Big Thankyou keep up the great work.

An easy guide to measuring

Measuring for your new window furnishings is simple and easy. Our simple step-by-step guides will take you through everything you need to know about accurate window measurements.