Define Your Room
Decide if the room needs softness, privacy, blackout, insulation or a tailored decorative layer.
Roman shade measuring
Measuring Guide
Measure your window for a custom Roman shade, choose swatches in real room light, then return to the shade page with fewer size doubts.
Quick answer: how to measure for Roman shades
Measure Roman shades by choosing inside mount or outside mount first, then recording width and height from the exact window area where the shade will fit. Inside mount gives a clean built-in look when the frame has enough depth. Outside mount can improve privacy, reduce edge light gaps, and make the window look taller.
- Choose inside mount for a clean built-in look when the frame has enough depth.
- Choose outside mount when you need more coverage, privacy, or light control.
- Measure width in more than one place and use the appropriate finished size for your mount type.
- Measure height from the exact top position to the desired stopping point.
- Order swatches before finalizing fabric, lining, and color.
Before you order
Take clear photos of the window, note any handles or trim, and contact Fredesigner support if the opening is unusual. For bedrooms, nurseries, and street-facing windows, confirm privacy or blackout lining before ordering.
Do not rely on the window label or a single quick measurement. Custom Roman shades depend on finished width, finished height, mount type, fabric weight, lining choice, and how the window is used every day. A small measurement mistake can affect fit, light gaps, and daily operation.
Measure width, height, and mount type before placing a custom order.
How do you measure for custom Roman shades before ordering online?
Measure the window width, height and frame depth, then choose inside mount or outside mount before checkout. Inside mount needs enough depth and a tighter fit; outside mount can add privacy coverage, reduce side gaps and make the window look taller.
- Choose the mount first.Inside mount is cleaner when depth allows; outside mount gives more coverage for privacy and light gaps.
- Record width, height and depth.Measure in inches and recheck uneven frames before choosing the final custom size.
- Pair measurements with fabric and lining.Order swatches and decide privacy or blackout lining before finalizing the shade.
Next step
Measure, sample, then customize.
Use this page to confirm mount type and exact size. If color is still uncertain, order swatches first; if sizing is ready, continue to custom Roman shades.
User guide
From idea to installed window treatment
Make Your Selection
Compare fabrics, header styles, lining, shade construction and mount direction before ordering.
Measure Your Window
Use finished dimensions, not just glass size, so the final product hangs with the right scale.
Install and Train
Review hardware, bracket placement and fabric care so curtains fall neatly after installation.
Choose the right guide
Quick decision matrix
Light FilteringSheer and linen blends for relaxed brightness.
Room DarkeningBlackout lining for bedrooms and media spaces.
Natural TextureBamboo and woven shades for layered warmth.
Easy AccuracyUse support when measuring bay windows, tall windows or layered treatments.
Measuring guide answers
Which measurements matter before ordering Fredesigner custom curtains or shades?
Measure for the Fredesigner product you plan to order, not just the glass. Curtains need finished width, finished length, fullness and hardware position. Roman and bamboo shades need width, height, frame depth and inside or outside mount decisions. Recheck the numbers before checkout because custom sizing is based on the measurements you submit.
Best first step
Choose curtain, Roman shade or bamboo shade
Finished width, length, fullness and hardware position
Curtains
Plan the finished coverage area, including rod height, side overlap, stack space, floor length and fullness.
Roman and bamboo shades
Confirm width, height, frame depth and whether inside mount or outside mount gives the cleaner fit.
Before checkout
Write down final measurements, compare swatches if color matters and ask support before ordering unusual windows.
Best first stepChoose curtain, Roman shade or bamboo shade
Curtain measurementsFinished width, length, fullness and hardware position
Shade measurementsWidth, height, depth and mount type
Should I measure curtains and Roman shades the same way?
No. Curtains use finished width, finished length, fullness and hardware placement. Roman and bamboo shades use width, height, frame depth and mount type.
When should I choose outside mount?
Outside mount can help when the frame is shallow, the window needs more coverage or you want the window to look taller.
What should I do before entering custom sizes?
Recheck the product family, measurement unit, width, height or length, mount type and any support notes before adding the item to cart.
When should I contact support about measurements?
Contact support before checkout if the window is unusually shaped, very shallow, extra wide, layered with another treatment or hard to measure.
