Measure with confidence

A good fit starts here.

Simple steps for custom shades and drapery. Choose your product, record your measurements and check the details before you order.

Measure for shades Measure for drapery

01 / Start with your style

What are you measuring for?

Start with the general method below, then use the measuring notes and size limits on your chosen product page.

Roller & solarA clean, continuous fabric Zebra shadesAlternating fabric and sheer bands Cellular shadesSoft, structured cells Roman shadesFabric that folds as it rises Sheer & mini blindsCheck the selected model DraperyFinished size for each panel

02 / Shades & blinds

Choose where your shade will sit.

Inside mount fits within the window recess. Outside mount covers an area beyond the opening. Available mount options depend on the product; some no-drill models offer inside mount only.

Inside mount

Record the window opening.

Measure the inside width at the top, middle and bottom.
Measure the inside height at the left, center and right.
Record the usable depth and note handles, locks, trim or other obstructions.
Use your selected model’s instructions to choose the order width and height from these readings.

Do not deduct from the opening yourself. The product-specific manufacturing adjustment is handled for the selected model. Check its required depth before ordering.

Outside mount

Record the area you want covered.

Mark where the shade will begin and end beyond the opening.
Measure the total desired width of coverage.
Measure from the planned top of the shade to the desired bottom edge.
Check mounting space, trim, handles and the overlap recommended for the exact model.

Enter the finished overall coverage size. Do not enter the opening size and expect extra overlap to be added automatically. Confirm the model supports outside mount.

Worked example / Linen Fabric Roller Shades only

Keep the readings. Then choose the order size.

For the Linen Fabric Roller Shades inside-mount guide: widths of 36″, 35⅞″ and 36″ give an order width of 35⅞″ (35.875). Heights of 59¾″, 60″ and 59⅞″ give an order height of 60″. Enter the opening size without a deduction.

This example uses that model’s smallest-width / largest-height method. Other products can have different instructions. Keep all six readings and ask our team if your model’s guidance is unclear.

View Linen Fabric Roller Shades

03 / Check the details

Your product sets the final rules.

Use this as a planning guide. Available sizes and fractional increments are validated on the product page. Ask our team to confirm model-specific mounting depth and clearances before ordering.

What to check before entering measurements
Product	Check before you order	Find your model
Roller & solar	Opening vs. coverage size, roll direction and bracket clearance. Fabric can be narrower than the complete shade; edge gaps affect privacy.	Shop roller & solar
Zebra	Required recess depth and controls. For no-drill models, confirm the opening and mounting surface meet that model’s requirements.	Shop zebra
Cellular	Mount depth, handles, sill clearance and the space needed for your chosen lift system.	Shop cellular
Roman	Depth, headrail space and where the raised folds will sit. Requirements vary between drilled and no-drill models.	Shop Roman
Sheer	Mount depth, fabric/overall width difference and clearance for the operating system.	Shop sheer
Mini blinds	Available mounting method, frame depth and any handles or obstructions within the opening.	Shop mini blinds
Motorized options	Motor, power source and access for charging or wiring, plus the chosen shade’s mounting requirements.	Shop motorized

Keep exact fractions. Shade heights use ⅛″ increments. Most widths use ⅛″; selected models accept 1/16″. The product page validates its own increments and range. Do not round a measurement just to make it fit; confirm any adjustment before ordering.

04 / Drapery

Measure each finished panel.

Start with your rod or track position and your chosen heading. Kalia drapery is sold individually: one quantity is one panel; choose two panels for a pair.

Width: one panel at a time.

Measure the rod or track span you want the panels to cover. Confirm any overlap or return allowance with our team for your heading and hardware.
Choose one panel or a pair, then decide the finished coverage for each panel.
For pleated headings, enter the finished pleated width of one panel. Pleat fullness is already built into that heading.

Do not enter the pair’s total width as the width of each panel. For an evenly split 80″ total planned coverage, two panels would each be 40″ finished width. Confirm overlap and returns for your hardware first.

Length & finish

Measure from the hanging point.

Choose and position the rod or track before measuring the final length.
Measure from the actual fabric hanging point to the floor or the desired finished edge. Allow for your selected hooks, rings or track.
Measure at several points, especially if the floor or ceiling is uneven.
Choose where the fabric will finish: above the floor, just touching it or with extra length. Confirm the final length before ordering.

Use whole inches for drapery. Enter the finished width and length for one panel, then select the panel quantity separately. If your reading falls between whole inches, ask us to confirm the intended finish.

Rods, tracks and rings are not included with the fabric panel. Lining changes the way the light feels; it does not replace a careful size check.

Choose your drapery

05 / Ready to customize

A final check before your bag.

Label the room and each window. Measure every window separately.
Confirm the exact product, mount, depth and clearance.
Check width and height/length have not been swapped.
Enter inches using that model’s allowed fractions and size range.
For shades, confirm opening size vs. finished coverage. For drapery, confirm one panel vs. the pair.
Review your color code, controls, lining and quantity before adding to your bag.

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Measuring questions.

Should I subtract anything for an inside mount?

Enter the window opening size without your own manufacturing deduction. The selected shade’s product-specific adjustment is handled for that model. Keep the original readings and follow its measuring notes. If instructions conflict or the opening is uneven, ask us before ordering.

How deep does my window frame need to be?

Depth depends on the exact product, mount and operating system. There is no single minimum for all Kalia shades. Check the chosen product’s mounting information and leave clearance for handles and locks. Send the model name and your depth measurement to our team if you need help.

Can I measure an old blind instead?

Measure the window opening or your desired coverage area. An existing blind can have manufacturing deductions or a different mounting system, so its finished size may not be the right order size for your new product.

What if my window is uneven or outside the available sizes?

Record all six opening measurements, the depth and any obstructions. Contact our team with the product name before placing the order. Do not force a size through the customizer by rounding it or choosing a different mount.

Will blackout fabric make my room completely dark?

Blackout describes the fabric. Light can still enter around the edges, especially with an inside mount. Coverage, mounting and installation affect the result. Discuss your room’s light-control needs before choosing the product.