IMO, it shouldn't be more than 1/2" to 1" max each side.

That's what I think! Ok, so I'm not crazy. Thank you.

you are not crazy, installer is just lazy.

When they make them the width of the opening people complain about light bleed around the edges. This happened enough that they made a ‘standard’ overlap. You should have been consulted and I agree it’s overly large.

I understand that there should be some overlap, but up to 2 inches would satisfy this issue. 5 inches just looks odd.

That'll block light better than a 1/2" will.

I agree that it’s too long. But.....it’s one if those things that no one else will notice. Certainly not with the pool and view to look at!

Put a simple valance over it, you won't see the problem.

We had a professional install. They are custom made by a company in Aruba (Retracto). They came out and measured but did not ask us about the overhang. We assumed they would make them to fit, not have such a large overhang? I don't like it. And, feel like it needs a curtain or something to finish the now unfinished look. If they came a few inches off door, they would blend in. I'm just not happy with the way they turned out. And, I notice them. So, I either need to live with them or ask them to re-make the two panels.

I would contact them and tell them you dislike the five inches, they need to be replaced.

IMO in Aruba this will keep a lot of light from sneaking in the sides and honestly it looks fine where is the middle one on the right.?

Patricia, I’m not sure where that piece is. We’re heading there tomorrow so I’m going to ask them. It will give me a better perspective when I see it in person. Thank you for your input!

It really doesn't look bad enough to change it imo. Try lowering the end shades to see what you think in terms of the light blockage. You may find you like the longer length.

The mounting brackets for the blinds should be installed in wall studs/framing. You’ve got a little different window recess finish than most homes. I’m no building professional, but based on what I see from the photos, the width of the blind housing seems appropriate for the mounting surfaces most likely to be found beneath the drywall.

I think the end mounts are too wide. Why those were not installed to fit the windows, as were the others, looks wrong to me, too.

Simply ask to have the outer blinds cut shorter. The person that measured obviously made a mistake in measuring. The ends should have a 2.5 overhang.

We once had a professional install. The owner of the store came out and measured. When he came back to install, he realized that he had not made the headers long enough to accommodate a bead on our window trim. Had to reorder those.

What a view. Is that the beach in the background too?

Thank you, I’m meeting with them today. I will ask...

It’s the beach. :)

Denise - How did your meeting go?

It went well, thank you. We’re going to live with the blinds the way they are. It is a little long but it’s not terribly noticeable. I did make sure that anything they’re making moving forward is only 2 inches you. Thank you for your kind follow up!!