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Are Blinds Better Inside or Outside the Window Recess?
Mar 12 2024
The fitting of the blinds in your home can make all the difference to how they make the room feel, both visually and from a functional perspective. You have two main options regarding how your window blinds can be fitted: inside the recess and outside the recess. Some homeowners will opt for one option over the other simply due to personal preference. Still, the decision can help to make a room feel larger or smaller, and certain types of blinds are better suited to being positioned inside or outside of the recess due to how they operate. That’s why, this month at Your Blinds Direct, we’re going to explore this topic in more detail to help you decide which is best for your home.![Are blinds better inside or outside the window recess?](https://www.yourblindsdirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Are-Blinds-Better-Inside-Or-Outside-The-Window-Recess-01-1024x537.jpg)
What is a window recess?
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Blinds on the outside of a window recess
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Blinds on the inside of a window recess
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Will blinds actually fit in a recess?
Blinds easily fit inside window recesses when it’s either square or rectangular - it’s all a matter of making sure you get the measurements right. You’ll usually need three measurements for both the width and drop, ensuring you take the smallest measurement so that the blind will fit. You can get more guidance on measuring for various blind styles inside the window recess on our guides and instructions page.Final considerations
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- How much light you want to allow in - Do you need to cover the whole window? Or do you want to maximise the amount of light you let in?
- The shape of your window - If you have an unusually shaped window, it might be easier to fit a blind outside of the recess.
- How much depth there is to the recess - Windows with enough depth can accommodate both blinds and any items you want to keep on the sill.