The fate of most cheap blinds...
Considering updating those old window treatments but think that the only way you’ll be able to afford new ones is to buy the off-the-shelf variety from the big box stores? There’s is another way.
I know that this message is going to come across as self-serving. I do work for an online retailer of window treatments after all… But really, buying blinds online is the best way to get a deal. A fact that few people are aware of. Online retailers have minimal overhead and the savings get passed on to the consumer. You can get high-quality, custom made, discount blinds for much less than from a store.
By shopping online for window treatments, you get instant access to every brand, type and style of blinds, shades, shutters and more. You can literally decorate every window in your house and never have to leave your house. Online, you’ll find a huge selection of discount window treatments, including popular items like discount roman shades, cheap roller blinds (and by cheap, I don’t mean low quality), cellular shades – even plantation shutters online.
The best way to shop online is to, first find out what you want, and order samples (swatches). Most online retailers will send you these for free. The samples are important to see if the colors & styles you liked online will look good with your decor - in real life. That is unless you are buying white or neutral colored blinds or shades which are pretty universal. If you need some help with deciding what you want, call the company and talk to their customer service. Generally these are folks who know a lot about window treatments and will give you all kinds of free advice. When you are ready to purchase, check and see if the company is running any specials. This will help maximize your savings. Then place your order and wait for the delivery truck. And, don’t get nervous about installing them yourself. If you can hang a picture, you can install a blind or shade – seriously.
The last reason that shopping online for blinds is that you will get custom, made to order window treatments. Why should you care about custom window treatments? Three words: Fit, Quality, Options. Custom blinds, shades and curtains are made to the exact measurements of your window, so they fit better and work properly – no big stack of slats at the bottom of your windows, no more fighting with your window shade to open and close it, or big light gaps between the window treatment and window casing. A custom fit ensures that the window treatment will cover your window properly.
Finally, custom window treatments are higher quality and come in a much wider range of colors, styles and options. And, a superior production process and premium materials help extend the life of your window treatments, as well as provide a superb product that complements your other home furnishings.
