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Blinds inside the recess or outside the recess?
If you have been looking for window blinds or are familiar with the world of window coverings for a while, you will probably already be familiar with these terms. Nevertheless, many people are still unfamiliar with what is meant by the terms 'inside the recess' and 'outside the recess'. However, what is meant by it is very important for the look and feel of your window coverings! That's why Smartblinds explains to you the differences, advantages and possible disadvantages of mounting window blinds 'inside the recess' and 'outside the recess'.
Inside and outside the recess explained
By in the recess and outside the recess, we mean 2 of the mounting options for window coverings. Here, 'the recess' is the so-called window or niche in which your window is placed. Often, the window is a little deeper than the wall, opening up the possibility of mounting your roller blind or day and night blind inside the recess. With outside the recess, you choose to mount your roller blind or other type of window covering outside the recess of your window, which is called outside the recess installation. But which is nicer? In the day or on the day assembly?
Inside the recess installation
Inside the recess installation is by far the most popular mounting method for any window blind category. Mounting your window coverings in the recess creates a smooth transition between your walls and your window blinds. This is partly due to the perfect fit of your window blinds in the window. For this, you need custom work. At Smartblinds, you can specify the dimensions of your window down to the millimetre so that your window covering fits perfectly in the recess. In day installation is the most stylish way to install your window blinds.
Outside the recess installation
Outside the recess installation is the alternative to inside the recess installation. This option is often used when the recess of the window does not offer enough space, it cannot be installed on the frame or in the case of sliding walls where the window blind extends from the ceiling to the floor. Outside the recess installation is also a good choice for tilt windows. Here, the inward turning or tilting makes it impossible to mount the window decoration in the recess, leaving no other option than outside the recess mounting on the ceiling or wall.
Why choose in the recess or outside the recess?
When making the mounting choice, it is useful to take into account a number of aspects, which may require you to tick off the other mounting option. For inside the recess installation, the system must of course fit into the day. You also have to take into account the possibility of tilting or turning inwards, which makes daytime installation impossible. To make sure you make the right choices, you can schedule a free online video consultation with one of our advisers. They know all about our products and how to install them.
