How good a deal are they? The extra 12 inches is going to sit at the bottom when they are closed.

That would be a lot of extra material at the bottom. It wouldn't be a "disaster", but it looks nicer when they are fully closed to have the correct length.

Thanks, Graywings and Amj! Just as I suspected. They are a very good deal at $19.88 a pop, but if they look odd, not such a great deal, huh? Guess custom is the only way to go for these windows.

Maybe I can keep the existing shades a while longer (they are old and getting dingy) and concentrate on replacing the cabbage rose window treatments that drape over them (came with the house!) I raise the blinds every day anyway, so the shades are only down & visible at night.

If you have questions about measuring and blind selection, etc. Bali Blinds has a great "Ask the Expert" tool on their Face Book page. Get the measurements figured out for the kind of blinds you think you want and carry it in your purse. Penney's has great sales on the Bali brand. Just keep an eye out for the sales.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bali Blinds Measuring Guidelines

I would get an expert opinion - we had ours done professionaly by a local dealer and were so happy. They weren't cheap - but you get what you pay for. I've heard horror stories of shades that were cut improperly and it sounds like a disaster.

Not sure where you are, but here's the link to the people I used: http://www.houzz.com/professional/6106/De-Anza-Interior

We got a bid for custom cellular blinds--$6,500!

We found cellular blinds that could be cut to the appropriate width at Lowes for free (the length, however, is too long for the windows, and that can't be fixed). We did the whole house for under $800. Yes, there is extra material at the bottom, and, yes, they aren't top-down like the ones from the custom shop, but we're fine with that. Saving almost $6,000 has been worth it!

So, that's my two cents.

My parents, however, ordered custom cellular and are incredibly happy with them.

So, I guess what I am saying is that there are multiple ways to approach this.

Mom2boys, Dalmadarling and Xantippe, thanks for the feedback!

Yes, I know the merits of custom window treatments! Had custom blinds made for six windows the year I moved in. Cost $1500. Also had custom drapes and cornices made for two windows that cost $1600 the same year. I really don't want to spend on custom for these five windows as I have other more pressing house issues to spend on. It's also another one of those "Do I really want to spend thousands more on decorating windows when this may not be my forever house?" These windows may just have to stay as is!

Xantippe, you say you have extra length at the bottom...how much extra?

Was just hoping I could freshen things up for a hundred bucks, but it's probably not meant to be! Thanks again everyone!