Made to Measure Home Office Roller Blinds
Are Roller Blinds suitable for a home office?
Yes, roller blinds are a great option for a home office because they are relatively small in size, simple to use and adjust, and pre-packaged with all the fixings you need for hanging. Choose blackout lining if the lighting in the space is particularly intense to reduce glare on your computer screen. A laminated or processed blind might also work if you are north-facing because it still provides you with the privacy you need for work. Read More...
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Made to Measure Roller Blinds
Are Roller Blinds suitable for a home office?
Yes, roller blinds are a great option for a home office because they are relatively small in size, simple to use and adjust, and pre-packaged with all the fixings you need for hanging. Choose blackout lining if the lighting in the space is particularly intense to reduce glare on your computer screen. A laminated or processed blind might also work if you are north-facing because it still provides you with the privacy you need for work.
The continuous beaded chain, or ivory cord option of roller blinds in a home office, makes adjusting effortless, of course, keeps them out of children's reach. Roller blinds are the best option if you frequently give presentations online and need to easily modify the lighting.
We provide reverse rolled, where the fabric falls forward, as well as standard rolled, where the fabric falls backwards and sits closer to the window. Standard rolled is preferable if you have items on your sill that you don't want to knock off. As it is positioned closer to the window frame, it will also aid in blocking out a bit more light.
What fabrics should I choose for my home office Roller Blind?
The type of fabric that works well for roller blinds depends on the room itself. Think about the colours already present in the space and decide if you want to carry those colours through to your blind. If, for instance, the space is quite small, opt for a neutral palette to prevent it from dominating the room. Alternately, choose a larger print for larger windows that preserve a cosy ambience; this is especially useful if the home office also serves as another multi-functional room, such as a dressing room or spare bedroom.
Please ask for fabric samples and see the colours in your rooms. If you order a half metre returnable sample you can drape them over your existing shades, or just in situ to where the shade will go, and see how it looks.
You can order your Made to Measure Blinds, Curtains, Cushions and more, straight from our website. The online video guide will help you measure your windows for blinds. For a written guide on how to measure, please click here where you can print or download a copy for yourself.
How to measure up for your Roller Blind:
Inside a window recess
Width: Measure the width of the recess from the left to the right (see E on the diagram)
Length: Measure from the top of the recess to the bottom (see E on the diagram)
YOU ONLY NEED TO PROVIDE US WITH THE FULL RECESS MEASUREMENT - the maker will allow for the rolling mechanism when making the blinds (There will be a gap of about 1.5cm between the fabric and the recess wall which will allow some light through, even with a blackout lining)
Outside a window recess
Width: Measure the outside of the window recess (see F on diagram) and add at least 5cms on each side to minimise any light leaking through.
Length: Measure from the required position above the window (we recommend adding at least 5cm), to the length you require (see F on the diagram)
This also applies to blinds that will be fitted to the outside of a door recess, we only need the width and length that you would like the finished blind to be.
Please note that if your roller blind is outside the recess, we have to allow for the mechanism at either side of the roller blind, which is usually 1.5cm each side. For example, if you want the fabric width of your blind to measure 100cm, you need to specify this upon placing your order as 'finished fabric width', otherwise our makers will assume it is the recess width, and cut the fabric down to 97cm with the remaining 3cm for the mechanism, i.e. 100cm full fabric width + 3cm for mechanism, making the final recess width 103cm.
Your Roller blinds will be delivered complete with hanging instructions and fittings.
