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Want an Update? Skip the phones, check your order status online. After lots of consideration and back-and-forth, you finally found the perfect window treatments. Now all you have to do is measure your windows and place your order. You measure once, then twice--and realize there isn't enough space inside your window frame to install the blinds or shades you had your heart set on.
Everything You Need to Know About Outside Mount Window Treatments
Now what? Take it outside—outside the frame that is! Shades or blinds mounted outside a window frame are an attractive and versatile solution. But what exactly are outside mount shades and blinds? How do you measure them? And, most importantly, will they look good? Let's explore the benefits of outside mount window blinds and how to choose the right ones for your home.
Pictured: Blinds. Photo via: ohjoy. The way to tell the difference between inside and outside mounted blinds is where they're installed in relation to your window. Inside mount blinds are typically flush with the window's opening and don't cover the window trim.
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On the other hand, outside mount blinds and shades get installed outside the window frame. Depending on your personal taste, you can mount the treatments directly on top of the window trim or on the wall above or to the sides of the window frame. Keep in mind that, despite their name, outside mount shades aren't intended for outdoor use. Looking for exterior window treatments? Check here!
Most doors will require outside mount treatments since the blinds or shades get mounted on the face of the door. RV windows typically don't have a lot of depth either, so outside mount blinds are a popular choice for motorhomes. Photo via toshinteriors. An outside mount style is ideal if your window doesn't have enough mounting space known as "depth" for an inside mount treatment.
There are also other benefits to mounting blinds outside a window frame. Outside mount blinds that attach to the top of a window frame make your windows and the room appear taller and more elegant. That's especially true for outside mount blinds with curtains. And when the blinds are fully raised, the "stack" completely clears the window for an unobstructed view.
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Photo via crazywonderfulblog. Choosing an outside mount style allows you to use spacer blocks or extension brackets to add space between the blinds and the wall or window. This is useful if your window has protruding cranks that could get in the way of lifting or lowering the blinds. Outside mount shades or blinds also clear the trim or molding around the window.
Photo via foldingchairdesign. Another benefit of outside mount blinds and shades is a more pleasing dispersion of light. With inside mounted blinds, you may notice light gaps on each side that create a harsh effect.