Roman blinds are suitable for outside the window recess fitting.
Blinds that fit outside the window frame.
The blind could restrict the amount of light that comes through the window when rolled up or drawn back.
The blind can be fixed to the actual window frame itself if it is wooden.
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Outside mount blinds go on the wall or molding above the window.
Inside or outside mount refers to where your blinds are installed in relation to your window.
Outside mount sometimes referred to as outside brackets means that a blind or shade is installed outside of the window frame while an inside mount is installed inside the window opening.
Inside the window recess.
This is great for all sorts of rooms and not just for ones which don t have a great deal of natural light.
Inside mount blinds are often flush with the window s opening and do not cover up the trim.
Blinds or shades are made larger than the window opening for complete coverage.
An outside mount is when blinds or shades are installed on the wall above the window or directly on the window trim.
The brackets for the outside mount blinds and shades can be installed on the window frame on the wall outside of the window frame or on the ceiling above the window frame.
Vertical venetian and roller blinds are the ideal blind styles that should be inside the recess.
With blinds which are mounted on the outside of the recess well above the top of the window s frame no light is blocked out when the blind is fully pulled up.
This mount style may be selected when there s not enough window depth to mount inside or when you want more coverage to darken a room.
Measure the overall area to be covered.
Because they fit neatly inside the frame with no drilling or screws these blinds are ideal for unusually shaped windows listed buildings and rented properties.
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You ll need at least 2 inches above the frame for mounting brackets.
As the name implies outside mount blinds are installed outside of the window frame usually on the trim or above the window.
You will have to see what kind of window trim you have.
Perfect fit blinds offer fuss free installation simply clipping between the glass and beading of your window.
Most light that is obstructed by a raised blind is blocked at the top of the window.
For rooms that lack natural light mounting high up and outside of the recess really will illuminate your space as much as possible.
Since outside window blinds do not have to fit within any parameters they provide more flexibility when choosing window treatments for your home.
Perfect fit wooden blinds.
Inside mount blinds and shades are installed with the brackets attached to the inside of the window frame and depending on the bracket they can be placed almost anywhere on the top or the corner of the inside window frame.