--- title: "Exciting Windows by Susan Day — Window Treatments | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exciting-windows-by-susan-day-pfvwus-pf~1828843005 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1828843005.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Exciting Windows by Susan Day" category: ["Window Treatments"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/af0323530eeb93b6_1622-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "47 Fairview Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62711, United States" latitude: 39.7655 longitude: -89.7293 phone: "(217) 652-2821" website: http://excitingwindows.com/susanday rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Exciting Windows by Susan Day Original Houzz profile: [Exciting Windows by Susan Day](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exciting-windows-by-susan-day-pfvwus-pf~1828843005) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Window Treatments - **Location:** Springfield, IL - **Serves:** Springfield, Decatur, Chatham, Sherman, Rochester, Riverton, Petersburg, Jerome, Southern View, Grandview, Leland Grove, New Berlin, Loami, Spaulding, Mechanicsburg, Pleasant Plains, Dawson, Clear Lake, Buffalo, Curran, Glenarm, Lowder - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner Whether you need basic blinds, shades for your workplace, or beautifully coordinated drapery and bedding, you will have start-to-finish, free on-location service with creativity and 33 years of experience. Choose from all the great brands like Hunter Douglas, Lutron Automation, Graber, Norman Shutters, Kravet fabrics and many others. We are an expert in problem-solving and include professional installation with the best guarantees in the industry after your purchase. You'll find the variety you need to fit your budget -- from basic faux wood blinds to luscious remote-controlled drapery. Patio door challenges? Bedroom too bright for a good night’s sleep? Living room just feels blah? Custom window treatments are the finishing detail for your rooms. Start-to-finish in-home service - Springfield, IL area -- for custom Blinds, Drapery, Shutters, Shades and Great Ideas! 29 years experience, many brands including Hunter Douglas, Graber, dozens of decorator fabric lines, residential and commercial experience, Exclusive 4-Way Guarantee on Quality, Pricing, and On-Time Appointments. Call for free in-home consultation in Springfield, Rochester, Chatham, Sherman, Petersburg, and surrounding communities! ### Services Provided - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Drapery - Motorized Blinds - Blind Installation - Plantation Shutters - Blinds & Shades Sales - Exterior Shades - Drapery Cleaning - Motorized drapery - Motorized shades ### Areas Served - Springfield - Decatur - Chatham - Sherman - Rochester - Riverton - Petersburg - Jerome - Southern View - Grandview - Leland Grove - New Berlin - Loami - Spaulding - Mechanicsburg - Pleasant Plains - Dawson - Clear Lake - Buffalo - Curran - Glenarm - Lowder ### Typical Job Cost $400 - 95,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Exciting Windows by Susan Day | | Address | 47 Fairview Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62711, United States | | Phone | (217) 652-2821 | | Website | http://excitingwindows.com/susanday | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/\#!/pages/excitingwindows-by-susan-day/52400944681 - Blog — http://excitingwindows.com/wp/susandaydesign/ ## Offers DREAM AHEAD! Virtual Consults Available _Blinds-Drapery-Motorization. Call Today_ (valid through April 2020) ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Exciting Windows by Susan Day](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exciting-windows-by-susan-day-pfvwus-pf~1828843005) - **Website:** http://excitingwindows.com/susanday - **Phone:** (217) 652-2821 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BFA in Industrial Design from University of Illinois, 1985.Corporate design experience 1985-1990.Business Owner/Designer since then.3 International Window Coverings Design Awards since 2007, Judge of same Competition in 2012. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Springfield Area Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/springfield-area-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~630064017) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Peggy Reynolds, June 2018** > Susan was absolutely perfect! Love the work she did and recommended. Blinds are wonderful and look even better. She is very professional and has a great personality. Would recommend highly. Very happy and our windows are pretty exciting! **★★★★★ — Becky Giganti, Sept. 2017** > Susan was excellent! From helping me pick out the fabrics, choosing the right design for each window down to the very install of each window, she was precise, organized and friendly. Susan was flexible with her time and helped me fit everything in on budget. I look forward to using her again! **★★★★★ — Gailani Designs Inc., May 2016** > I have known Susan for about 10 years, through Exciting windows! She always amazes me with her professionalism, creativity, and her products knowledge. She is a caring person and would go out her way to help others. I highly recommend her **★★★★★ — manchesterfam, May 2016** > Susan helped me select a window shade and fabric for our master bedroom windows, then made the fabric into beautiful draperies with coordinating pillows. The draperies are beautiful and the craftsmanship is superb. She has excellent design sense and really listens to the client. Susan will work within your budget; there are no surprises. We love our bedroom now, and I enjoyed working with Susan. ~ Lynn **Comment from Exciting Windows by Susan Day:** > Thank you ~ i am very happy that you love your bedroom! Enjoy, --S **★★★★★ — rebahood52, March 2016** > I would highly recommend Exciting Windows by Susan Day! Susan was most helpful in her recommendations for my sun room and other window dressings. The installation was professionally done and Susan's followup and support has been most reliable. > > Most of all.... It was a pleasure working with Susan. And the products are of the highest caliber. > > Thanks, Susan. > > Rebecca Hood **★★★★★ — lbaines59, March 2016** > Susan is a great designer very easy to work with! She was accommodating of my schedule and always kept me up to date with any changes throughout project. Her installation team was very professional and respectful of my home. This was the second time I have worked with "Exciting Windows," and I highly recommend the company. The communication response time is extremely quick and that is a must in my book! **Comment from Exciting Windows by Susan Day:** > Many thanks for your kind words, and for inviting me to your home for some fun projects! Especially enjoyed the drapery fabric you chose to go with your motorized shades, and the coordinating roman shade. Always a pleasure. **★★★★★ — oscar22, March 2016** > We have done several projects with ExcitingWindows by Susan Day. She is very professional and knowledgeable and is great with suggestions. We will not hesitate to do additional business with her. **★★★★★ — lpurves, March 2016** > Susan was so easy to work with! She is professional, knowledgeable and reliable. Her installer did great work as well. I highly recommend calling Exciting Windows by Susan Day for any window covering needs that you have! **★★★★★ — lzappa1, March 2016** > I called Susan to do plantation shutters in my home. Plantation Shutters are expensive. In 2014 I replaced 4 window covers with the shutters and loved them. In 2015 I had Susan do plantation shutters on 2 big windows in the front of my home. They look amazing. Her installer was very professional. I have more work planned for Susan in the future. **★★★★★ — dcanny, March 2016** > When my wife and I began looking for window treatments for our new home, we asked for referrals from neighbors and friends. One name that continuously came up was ExcitingWindows by Susan Day. Based on those recommendations we asked Susan to come to our home. We were very pleased that Susan listened to our needs, provided a variety of options and then measured and showed us samples. After selections were made, Susan delivered a quote to us outlining the individual and total costs including tax and labor. Soon after, we placed our order and Susan delivered and installed the materials within the time she had specified. The results were amazing. My wife and I are thrilled that we made the choice to use ExcitingWindows by Susan Day. Thank you, Susan, for your professional service and personal touch! **★★★★★ — jules4008, March 2016** > I have used Susan on a number of rooms, and have been pleased every time. The first time I contacted her, I really had no idea what style or fabric I wanted for my living room. She took her time with me, and came up with a great design and finding that right fabric ended up being painless for me. Her installation staff is wonderful too, he knows what he's doing and has everything cleaned up when he leaves. **★★★★★ — homes6027, March 2016** > Have had the opportunity to use Susan's services and make purchases on two separate occasions. Have been very happy with the results...Professional, knowledgeable, timely, courteous, tenacious and very good at what she does! I have the coolest new shades that work with a program from my phone and will be great for energy conservation and are so very stylish in my two recently completed rooms. THANK YOU for all your help! ## Selected projects - [Drapery Variations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drapery-variations-pj-vj~6109114) - Location: Leland Grove, Illinois - Photos: 11 - Description: Drapery is a classic window treatment to add to both traditional and modern spaces. These images show both functional (opening/closing) drapery and also stationary side panels. - [Roman Shade Styles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roman-shade-styles-pj-vj~6109131) - Location: Leland Grove, Illinois - Photos: 9 - Description: When you want some color and softness at the window but like wide open views during the day, a custom roman shade works well. When raised, it serves as a top treatment, making the open window look great. Optional room-darkening lining makes them perfect for bedrooms and guest rooms. Cordless or motorized operation. - [Plantation Shutter Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plantation-shutter-ideas-pj-vj~6109141) - Location: Springfield, Illinois - Photos: 13 - Description: Shutters are like custom-built furniture for your windows. In addition to privacy flexibility, this great look can darken your room well for TV and media rooms or bedrooms. - [Lake Springfield Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-springfield-master-bedroom-pj-vj~6109120) - Location: Springfield, Illinois - Photos: 4 - Description: Before and After: Beautiful views also let in too much light at night, even from the moonlight. Drapery with room-darkening lining glides open and closed, hanging from rings on a custom rod. You can see the sketch we created during our in-home appointment. - [Roman-Style Valances and Top Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roman-style-valances-and-top-treatments-pj-vj~6109133) - Location: Chatham, Illinois - Photos: 7 - Description: Your room can feel unfinished with just blinds or shades. A soft valance that looks like a roman shade can literally top it off perfectly. A few folds of fabric give it a softer look than an upholstered cornice. - [Historic Restoration at Edwards Place Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-restoration-at-edwards-place-home-pj-vj~1251514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Historic restoration of Edwards Place Home in Springfield Illinois, adjacent to the Springfield Art Association. Period-appropriate window treatments, part of 1-year complete first-floor restoration. - [Window Treatment Mix](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatment-mix-pj-vj~93011) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Home Theater Upholstered Doors and Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-theater-upholstered-doors-and-walls-pj-vj~93013) - Location: Springfield, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: Custom Upholstered doors and walls for a variety of home theaters around Springfield, IL. Used a mix of faux leathers, unique upholstery tacks, and interesting pulls or featured windows. - [Embroidered Sheers in Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/embroidered-sheers-in-master-suite-pj-vj~92951) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [A Collection of Cornices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-collection-of-cornices-pj-vj~373476) - Location: Springfield, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: Cornices are a versatile top treatment to finish a window. A custom upholstered cornice can show off a great fabric on a rectangular format, trimmed with tacks, tassels, or contrasting cord trim. These valances can also be built with curved or shaped top or bottom edges to suit the window or the room. [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exciting-windows-by-susan-day-pfvwus-pf~1828843005) ## Ideabooks - [Sheer Drapery on arches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13423519/list/sheer-drapery-on-arches) — 9 ideas - [Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77812067/list/mid-century) — 5 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/excitingwindows-susanday) ## Community Q&A **Q: What price point do you doors start at?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like to use solid core doors A: Hi James, this pair cost $1800 for upholstering and rehanging. Customer found handles. We always have Customer provide solid core doors hung and fitted properly with gaps for the faux leather and batting, then given to us. **Q: Tack size** *(in Photo Questions)* What size tacks should I use to do a door similar to this? And how did you get your design so perfect? A: Hi Dayna, These tacks are about 5/8" head. Upholstery supply places have dozens of styles and finishes. A hard rubber mallet is important for putting these on. On the straight lines, i would lay a piece of painters tape along the line that had the spaces marked on it (just little tick marks with a sharpie), then would hand set about a foot at a time, poking the nail thru the faux leather. because of the layers of batting underneath, they'll kind of stand up for you . then i worked my way down the row, grabbing the nail w a pair of needlenose pliers and tapping it halfway in, on down the row. once they were mostly set, i'd go down the row and whack them the rest of the way in, leaning the mallet head slightly one way or another to keep them going in straight. You kind of get the feel for it, practice on a scrap/sample board. Door must be solid, no hollow core doors for this! I also used a chalk fabric marker to mark the lines sometimes. Happy to help, **Q: where did you get the handle made?** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you get the handle made? A: Dear frzz777, these came from reeddecor.com. There were two pairs, sandwiched on either side of both doors. We discussed other designs for the upholstery tack layout, but this simple arrangement let the film reels remain the "star" of the doors. When upholstering doors, you must hang the doors first, solid doors are best, then make adjustments on top/sides/bottom to allow for the thickness of the leather. We also added a 1" welt cord along the lead edges to make the two edges rounded where they met, and make a good light seal. I'll try to upload more photos, but the actual wood doors needed about a 1" gap between them so that the film reel handles wouldn't hit each other when the doors swing. You designing a theater? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*