Blinds - inside or outside mount - or alternatives?

20 days ago

I've installed tons of 2.5" wood/faux woodblinds before and always done inside mount - but we are buying a new construction house and the window depth (mounting area) is surprisingly skimpy at only 2" deep (and no trim/framing around the windows - just bullnose drywall corners).

If I want to do this blind style I'm going to have to go with outside mount (lower pic). The upper pic with the label on it was grabbed to illustrate the look - I don't like it so much. (covering the whole window and extending beyond the edges) Is it just me - or does this look seem like a hack job?

Is it possible to partially inside mount these type of blinds with only the 2" and just have them protrude an inch or so?

What else could I do with 2" of depth and have something of a nicer high end look?

Cellular shades are OK for simple coverings but lack a see through opening like 2.5 blinds offer.

Mini blinds just look cheap.

Zebra Roller shade - also requires 3.25" depth.

Anything else that could work that has the partial open/close functionality of a blind?

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Rho Dodendron
20 days ago
last modified: 18 days ago
Is it possible to partially inside mount these type of blinds with only the 2" and just have them protrude an inch or so?

probably--look at the specs from mfg. I haven't checked lately but Hunter Douglas used to be able to have blinds IM with 1.5" depths.
chispa
19 days ago
Cellular shades can be ordered with bottom-up/top-down feature, so you can block the lower part for privacy and still see out the top part of the windows.
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karyn
Original Author
19 days ago
Thanks - I sort of came to the same conclusion as RD for staying with the inside mount - there is a video that shows the holes for the brackets - which appear to be on the inside area. I think it's going to work even if the end of the bracket and blind protudes a bit. There are side valance pieces to finish the valance corners but they might have to be cut down.

I've bought only ONE to test before I do more. I can always add a custom cornice to hide the top if it looks odd.

Cellular shades - bottom-up/top-down- yes I have another widow (over a tub) I'm going to try that on. It easily works with a 2" window depth., and a custom cornice or drapery can be added to enhance the look!