Considering going it alone with window treatments? Several homeowners begin this way, lured by the promise of cost savings with online blinds or shades. It looks easy at first glance: measure, order, and install. But the do-it-yourself window treatment costs soon catch up with you, poor fit, inconsistent style, money wasted, and the disappointment of having to start over.
Selecting the proper custom window treatments is similar to selecting the proper outfit. When you wear something too tight, it’s uncomfortable. When it’s too loose, it’s sloppy. Likewise, your windows, improperly fitted blinds, curtains, or shades make your home uncomfortable and incomplete. A professional fit, however, makes everything look perfect, inviting, and cozy.
Why DIY Window Treatments Often Miss the Mark
Homeowners who take the DIY path typically find these common mistakes:
- Measurements Gone Wrong: Half an inch off equals light gaps, crooked drapes, or rolls that don’t go up and down smoothly.
- Limited Style Options: Online retailers or big box stores tend to suggest “one-size-fits-all” answers, resulting in fewer design options.
- Lack of Quality: Products look great online but tend to wear out quickly, discolor in the sun, or warp with humidity.
- Installation Headaches: Brackets, cords, and crooked mounting usually drive even the most handy homeowner crazy.
Before you’ve spent dollars on returns, replacement parts, or band-aid fixes, the “inexpensive window treatments” you bought can wind up costing more than custom window treatments completed correctly the first time.
A Real-Life Story: Mike and Lori’s Costly Lesson
Consider Mike and Lori, for instance. They needed contemporary window treatments for their brand-new house. Similar to many, they typed “window treatments near me,” discovered an internet store, and purchased shades that appeared fashionable in images.
A friend volunteered to put them in. It worked fine at first, until they went over to their neighbor’s house. That neighbor was one of our clients, and his house had designer window treatments that fit perfectly, matched the decor, and worked smoothly.
The contrast was like night and day. Mike and Lori’s shades appeared tacky and low-class compared. They confessed subsequently, “We learned a super expensive lesson.” In a week, they phoned us. We took down all the shades they had bought and replaced them with custom window blinds and shades that complemented their style, their house, and their lifestyle.
The Value of Professional Window Treatment Design
Having a professional window treatment store work with you is not just having a product, our customers also receive expert advice. Our design consultants are experts on window shades, blinds, shutters, and drapes, and how they’ll change a room.
With professional assistance, here’s what you’ll benefit from:
- Perfect Fit: All windows are accurately measured, ranging from custom sizes to specialty shapes such as arches and bay windows.
- Expert Advice: We pair your lifestyle with the perfect solution, from bedrooms requiring blackout blinds to convenience through motorized window shades, to treatments for sliding glass doors.
- Artistic Design: The correct drapery panels, shutters, or shades don’t merely cover windows, they frame them like a painting.
- Investment in the Long Term: Solid materials and accurate installation equal treatments that will endure, keeping you out of pocket for replacements.
The Smarter Choice for Your Home
Consider this: your windows are one of the first things that people notice about your home. Badly fitted curtains or shades are like an ill-fitting suit, they throw everything else off. Selecting custom window treatments is the wiser option because they offer comfort, privacy, and beauty while ultimately costing you less in the long term.
No matter what you desire in window treatments, current window treatments, classic drapes, or window shutters, our consultants will reveal concepts you will not see in big-box stores. Your windows should receive as much careful thought as your furniture, floors, or lighting.
Window Treatment Styles We Provide
From classic to contemporary, our window treatments range from every possibility:
- Window Blinds: Wood blinds, faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, and Venetian blinds.
- Window Shades: Roller, Roman, cellular, solar, and motorized varieties.
- Shutters: Plantation shutters, specialty shapes, and custom-fit designs.
- Draperies & Curtains: Custom panels, side treatments, and performance fabrics.
- Exterior Solutions: Outdoor shutters, awnings, and exterior sun shades.
All in a vast array of fabrics, finishes, and automation features, so your home looks and feels perfectly you.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
- Local expertise with years of experience in custom design and installation.
- Access to the best window treatments, far beyond what you’ll see online.
- Friendly consultations that make the process simple and stress-free.
- Professional installation that guarantees a perfect finish.
Our mission is to turn windows into works of art, fitted seamlessly to your space and lifestyle.
Conclusion
DIY window treatments can seem like a fast money-saving solution, but most often they equal wasted time, clunky results, and increased expenses down the line. Just as with clothes, a bad fit never appears right. You get comfort, beauty, and enduring value from the beginning with our bespoke window treatments. Avoid Mike and Lori’s blunder, let our design consultants turn your windows into one of the showpieces of your house.
FAQs
1. What are the hottest window treatment trends of today?
Roller shades, Roman shades, and plantation shutters are top trends, particularly in neutral colors and motorized choices for ease of use.
2. Are custom window treatments worth the cost?
Yes, custom items perfectly fit your space, will last longer, and add a touch of elegance to your home in a way that mass-produced choices can’t.
3. Do you provide window treatments for oversized or specialty-shaped windows?
Yes. We make specialty window treatments for bay, arched, skylight, and oversized windows.
4. How do I determine what style of blinds or shades is the best fit for my home?
Our design consultants assess your space, lighting requirements, and aesthetic tastes to make the best recommendations.
5. Are motorized shades available for installation on existing windows?
Yes, motorized window shades can be installed on new or old windows, and they can be integrated into home automation systems for convenience.
