How much does Custom blinds cost?

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Key takeaways

Costs depend on the type of blinds and materials you choose
Number, size, and types of windows also affect total price
You can save money by removing your old blinds and disposing of them yourself

Installing window blinds is a home improvement that pays off in many ways. Blinds provide privacy, control sunlight, increase energy efficiency, deter theft, add style to rooms, and may even increase a home’s sales potential. “Custom blinds make a home more appealing and therefore easier to sell,” says Kim Le of Pearson Smith Realty in Sterling, Virginia.

What distinguishes blinds from other window treatments—such as shades, curtains, and drapes—is that they have adjustable slats that tilt to allow more or less light in. Many types of blinds are available, such as Venetian blinds (the familiar kind with horizontal slats held up by cords), cordless blinds, and motorized vertical blinds. Material options include fabric blinds, aluminum blinds, and real or faux wood blinds.

Other types of window coverings are sometimes, confusingly, referred to as “blinds” though they don’t have slats. These include roller blinds (actually roller shades), pleated shades, Roman blinds (also shades), and insulating honeycomb cellular shades.

Although blinds not sold off-the-shelf tend to be called “custom blinds,” certain kinds are more custom than others. Some window blinds are simply manufactured in stock sizes designed to fit standard window frames, then cut down to fit your windows. Others are manufactured to fit your windows from the get-go. The latter do a better job of fitting a window precisely and look custom when installed—because they are.

Some homeowners choose to do their own window blind installation, but this can be a difficult task. Unless you’re skilled at DIY home-improvement projects (or on a very tight budget), it pays to have an experienced custom-blind company install blinds in your home. Not only will a professional ensure that your blinds fit perfectly, but most guarantee their work for at least a year.

In order to get accurate pricing for new blinds, have the pro visit your home, measure your windows, and discuss your options. In this article, you’ll find information on how much custom window blinds cost when installed in your home.

Total cost of custom blinds

The national average cost for residential custom windows blinds in one room is $200–650, including materials and labor. The most important variables are number of windows, sizes, and type of blinds you choose.

At the low end, a pair of 20×48-inch aluminum miniblinds can be installed for $150–300. On the high end, 8 larger, real-wood slat blinds installed can cost $1,600–2,400.

Labor costs for window blind installation generally run $15–55 per window. If a window treatment professional charges by the hour, expect to pay $35–90 per hour. Costs vary among companies, but may also be higher in certain regions or cities.

Cost factors

These other variables will contribute to your total blinds installation cost.

Window size and shape. Blinds that are custom-made for unusual sizes or shapes of windows (such as very tall and narrow or half-round) will cost more than those made for standard-size windows or sliding-glass doors. If your home has non-standard window or door sizes, expect to pay 15–35% more than for stock blinds.

Blind material. Small, budget blinds made from the cheapest material, vinyl (or PVC), can cost as little as $10. The most expensive blinds, made from real wood, can cost upward of $225 each, depending on size. In between these extremes, you’ll find a wide range of prices for other materials—plastic and aluminum are relatively inexpensive, while faux wood, bamboo, and fabric cost more.

Motors. Motorized blinds add convenience but can dramatically boost costs. If, for example, you want motorized slat blinds on 8 windows, expect to pay $5,000 or more.

Old blind disposal. The labor cost to dispose of your old blinds usually ranges between $75–300, depending on the number, size, and difficulty of removing them.

How to save money

Here are some ways to reduce the cost of blind installation.

Hire a handyperson. If your doors and windows are standard sizes (look these up online), you can purchase blinds from retailers yourself and have a skilled handyperson install them for $20–40 each, or $40–80 per hour. If you go this route, be sure to measure accurately so you buy the right sizes.

Remove old blinds yourself. You might save money by taking out your old blinds, reducing the pro’s labor time. Blinds in good shape can sometimes be donated, and certain materials can be recycled. But be careful! Large blinds can be surprisingly heavy and may drop out of their holders during disassembly, injuring you if you don’t have a helper.

Check your warranty. If you’re replacing relatively new blinds that don’t work properly, find out if they came with a manufacturer’s warranty, which generally covers defects.

FAQs

How much do custom window coverings cost?

The typical range for custom window blinds in one room is $200–650. When outfitting multiple rooms, the cost can easily be $4,000+ depending on the number and size of your windows and if you choose high-end blinds.

How much do blinds cost for the whole house?

The cost of blinds for an entire home averages $1,500–4,000. This assumes an average number of window treatments, no unusually large or custom-shaped windows, and moderately priced blind materials.

Why are perfect-fit blinds so expensive?

Custom window blinds are more expensive than standard sizes because of the time and attention to detail needed to produce them individually. Professional installation also adds to the cost.

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