Blinds/Window Covering Advice

8 years ago

So on Wednesday we are finally (!) moving into the new home we built! The only thing I haven't given too much thought about are our blinds, and I know they're super important considering we're on a corner lot in a pretty populated neighborhood. I thought this would be an easy decision, but I'm at a loss on what we should do. I'm feeling kind of overwhelmed about this decision because I never had to buy blinds before (our townhouse came with them), so I'm not sure what to get. Cellular shades? regular white wood blinds? I'm especially confused because it's for our whole house. I want to be able to let the light in during the day but not always be completely visible. Looking for suggestions or pictures to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!

Featured Answer

Beth H. :

8 years ago

Liana, I have woven woods, cellulars and I've had the Silhouettes. I really don't like drapes, so the blinds are great for me.

some people like plantation shutters, or blinds and drapes. It all depends what your decor is going to be.

I suggest blinds.com (HD owns them so you can see all the samples in their store) because they are fast, good price and they'll replace any damaged blinds, even years after install. I've used them on 10 different blinds. Call and speak to a customer rep (Rebecca is usually hovering on this site) and they will take good care of you.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (7)

Liana
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you so much, Beth! I'm going to check them out! I'm leaning towards a mix of cellular shades and maybe a Roman shade for our kitchen window. So many types, brands, colors, etc. I went to visit Blind to Go but want to check out some other places as well. Are Hunter Douglas blinds worth the cost? Thanks for your suggestion- very helpful!
Related Professionals
Chatham Interior Designers & Decorators · Lawrenceburg Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Augusta Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Fort Myers General Contractors · Pensacola General Contractors · Sedalia General Contractors · Elk City General Contractors · Covington Home Remodeling · Hagerstown Home Remodeling · Johnson City Home Remodeling · Willmar Home Remodeling · Magog Home Remodeling · Morgan City Interior Designers & Decorators · Lafayette Interior Designers & Decorators · Altoona Interior Designers & Decorators
Beth H. :
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I've used Bali with my woven woods, and they've lasted over a decade. Bali is a little more expensive, but worth it. My cellulars are Bali or Levolor, I believe. I got the double cell 3/8", I believe. they've also held up very well. I got the cordless in the charcoal.
I had 2 of these in my rental where after a year they failed to stay up (cordless). i called them and told them what happened and they sent me two brand new ones immediately. No charge and no fuss! They've held up for 5 years now w/no issue.

https://www.blinds.com/p/bali-diamondcell-blackout-cellular-shade/46

these are on sale at 25% off, so it's a good deal!
Cheryl Hannebauer
8 years ago
Following- at some point I need to think about blinds as well- Mainly for the large Masterbath window, as it the only window that the neighbours on the east side can look in if they are close to the property lines.
Beth H. :
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Cheryl, why don't you do a beveled glass inlay. (or order the window w/an obscure glass). It's so expensive to get the windows made w/this beveled diamonds, so I had a stained glass artist do it for me. This was the casement window I got (hi neighbors over the fence!)

and the inlay I had made to fit right over it. It's spaced for air-flow and then caulked w/clear silicone. you can't see anything from the outside.

of course you can have any design. I wanted to jazz mine up a bit, but you could do plain old bevels if you wanted.
Cheryl Hannebauer
8 years ago
@Beth- as this master bath will have an partial ocean view from the freestanding tub & the window is already in; will wait & see how it goes with the neighbours, as they now will be building in a different spot, which works better for us :) than the previous land owners, who had already dug a partial foundation area closer to the property line than we liked...
PRO
Fenstermann LLC
8 years ago
Hey There: Function before design is the key for you. Figure out what you expect from a window treatment - it might be different in each room or priorities are different from each family member. When it comes to functionality only, pleated blinds that operate bottom up and top down are a great choice. They are very minimal in depth and can install in side mount most of the time. They are available in hundreds of colors and textures and you can perfectly manage privacy and light.

If you want to dress up your windows further, you can frame the blinds in with either design curtains or black out curtains for the bedrooms...

Here are some ideas you can check: www.PleatedBlindsStore.com

Pleated Blinds Made in Germany · More Info