Measuring and installing your custom window treatments has never been easier! We have taken everything we have learned over the last 60+ years and put together an easy to follow step by step system for both measuring and installing. The instructions can be read online, downloaded to your computer, or printed out. Contact our internal measure and install department for expert assistance. New! Measure and install services are now available - select 'find a local professional' for details.

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PRODUCT

MINIMUM
DEPTH
TO
INSTALL

MINIMUM
DEPTH
FOR
FLUSH
MOUNT

MINIMUM
SPACE
FOR
OUTSIDE
MOUNT
ROMAN SHADES

 3/4"

 2"

 2 1/4"
  W/ CONTINUOUS LOOP CONTROL

 1"

 2 1/2"

 2 1/4"
  W/ TOP DOWN BOTTOM UP

 1 1/4"

 3"

 2 1/4"
  W/ 2 ON 1 HEADRAIL  

 1 1/4"

 3"

 2 1/4"
  W/ UPHOLSTERED VALANCE

 1 1/4"

 3"

 2 1/4"
         
 ROLLER + SOLAR SHADES

 3/4"

 2 1/4"

 2 1/4"
   W/ METAL OR FABRIC VALANCE

 1 1/4"

 2 3/4"

 2 1/4"
   W/ UPHOLSTERED VALANCE

 1 1/4"

 3"

 2 1/4"
       
 ROLLER SHADES by CHILEWICH

 1 1/4"

 2 3/4"

 2 1/4"
   W/ METAL OR FABRIC VALANCE

 1 1/2"

 3 1/2"

 2 1/4"
   W/ UPHOLSTERED VALANCE

 1 3/4"

 3 7/8"

 2 1/4"
       
 WOVEN WOOD SHADES

 3/4"

3" 

1 1/2" 
   W/ CONTINUOUS LOOP CONTROL

 3/4"

 3 1/2"

1 1/2"
       
 WOOD BLINDS      
   1" WOOD

 1/2"

2 3/4" 

1 1/2"
   2" WOOD

 3/4"

3 1/4"

2 1/2" 
   2" DISTRESSED WOOD

 3/4"

3 1/4"

2 1/2"
   2" DOVERWOOD

 3/4"

3"

2 1/2"
       
METAL BLINDS      
  1" METAL

 5/8"

1 1/2" 

1 1/2" 
  1" PREMIUM METAL

 3/4"

 2"

1 1/2"
  2" PREMIUM METAL

 3/4"

 3"

2 1/2"
       
3/8" CELLULAR SHADES

 5/8"

1 7/8" 

1 1/4" 
  W/ CONTINUOUS LOOP CONTROL

 7/8"

1 3/8"

1 1/4"
3/4" CELLULAR SHADES

 5/8"

2 3/8"

1 1/4"
  W/ CONTINUOUS LOOP CONTROL

 1 1/2"

2 1/8"

1 1/4"
       
PLEATED SHADES

 3/8"

1 1/2" 

1 1/4" 
  W/ CONTINUOUS LOOP CONTROL

 3/4"

1 1/2"

1 1/4"
       
PANEL SYSTEMS

2 1/4"

 

2"

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Custom window treatments by The Shade Store are now available online. We have been hand-crafting window treatments for 60+ years and are proud to deliver the finest window shades, blinds, and drapery, in the industry. Our extensive window treatment collections include: roman shades, roller shades, solar shades, woven wood shades and bamboo shades, as well as cellular shades and pleated shades. We also carry a great line of wood blinds and metal blinds. Our custom drapery and curtains reflect an old world craftsmanship and the fabric options are second to none. Free samples, fast shipping, and expert service make purchasing custom window treatments easy and affordable. Custom, made simple.