Our made to measure shades offer a luxurious alternative to drapes, ideal for smaller spaces or to block out particularly persistent light in those extremely sunny spots.
Delivered straight to your door, our Roman shades are crafted with care and designed to be user-friendly, so it’s a straightforward process when it comes to fitting them to your windows.
Before you begin, remember where you took your measurements from for your made to measure Roman shades, as this will determine whether it sits inside or outside the window reveal.
Whether you’re new to shades or replacing well-loved old ones, here’s everything you need to know about how to fit a Roman shade.
How to Fit a Roman Shade Toolkit
- Screws and wall plugs
- Screwdriver
- Drill
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Step ladder
Step one: Placement
Before fixing anything into the wall, check where your Roman shade is going to sit, either inside or outside the window reveal. This positioning will be based on the measurements you used for your made to measure shade.
Check that your shade, brackets and headrail are not in the way of any window handles too, as once it’s secured into place it could obstruct these handles.
Step two: Remove the brackets
Start by removing the brackets from the headrail and make a note of how they clip in and out as this will help for later.
The brackets will need to be positioned at least 1.2 inches in from the ends of the headrail. Hold the headrail up to the wall and mark out where you would like the brackets to sit on the window frame.
Step three: Secure the brackets
Before you drill into the wall, check that your brackets are level and then you can screw them into place. The top of the headrail needs to sit roughly 0.2 inches below the top bracket.
Step four: Attach the roman shade
Peel the Roman shade away from the velcro so it’s hanging by the strings. Before you clip the headrail into place, make sure the velcro is facing towards you so the Roman shade hangs the right way round. Now clip one end, then the other of the headrail into place.
Step five: Finishing touches
Now for crafting that perfect finish…
Attach the top of the Roman shade back to the velcro strips, and use the chain to lower the shade to check that the hem is straight.
Expert tip:It’s common for there to be creases in the shade initially, so unwind it completely and let the fabric relax a little. The creases will soon drop out.
Our team is always on-hand to help with your home designs, whether it’s discussing our made to measure shades or ordering a sample of your chosen shade fabric.
If you’ve fitted your made to measure Roman shade, be sure to tag us on Instagram using @wmorrisandco, as we always love to see our heritage designs hanging proudly in your home!
