{"id":2458,"date":"2021-10-28T12:57:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T11:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2023-12-05T19:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T19:37:36","slug":"do-roman-blinds-look-better-in-the-recess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/ask-an-expert\/do-roman-blinds-look-better-in-the-recess\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Roman blinds look better in the recess?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do Roman blinds look better in the recess or over the top of it? This largely comes down to personal choice, although for certain types of windows (potentially being smaller ones or those that open inwards rather than outwards) your options may be somewhat limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll talk about the logistical pros and cons of placing Roman blinds inside versus outside of the window recess in this blog post; as well as covering the things to consider if you\u2019re just trying to suss out which option looks better aesthetically, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a window recess?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before I start yammering on about whether you should place a Roman blind inside or outside of the window recess, I\u2019m going to begin with a description and picture of what the window recess actually is, just in case you\u2019re new to interior decorating shenanigans and do not have advanced level qualifications in blinds or, err, windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The window recess or \u201cwindow reveal\u201d as it is also known (by whom I don\u2019t know, presumably Americans) is the area between the window frame itself, and the inside wall of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the recess (space or sunken area) your window sits in. The window is fitted into the sides of the recess. So, now that we\u2019re all on the same page (unless you\u2019re using the term \u201cwindow reveal,\u201d in which case I would like an explanation thankyouplease) do Roman blinds look better in the recess or outside of it, and where should they be hung? Let\u2019s continue.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Should Roman blinds be inside or outside recesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Roman blinds<\/a> are a prestige product that can represent quite the investment in your eventual choice, it\u2019s totally understandable that if you can\u2019t envision how your blind might look hung inside or outside of the recess respectively, you might want to know what most people plump for and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people\/windows, the question of \u201cshould Roman blinds be inside or outside recesses\u201d comes down to nothing more than personal choice. This is largely based on the look you want to achieve, but potentially by how serious you are about reducing light leakage around the sides of the blind<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n