Key takeaways
- Commonly published ranges put custom blinds and shades from roughly $100 to $500 per window, with larger or motorized windows costing more.
- Shutters usually cost more than blinds or shades but last longer.
- Size, fabric, lift system and motorization move the price most.
- A free measure gives a real written number.
What sets the price
Window size is the first driver, because bigger blinds use more material and hardware. After that come the product itself (faux wood, cellular, solar, shutter), the fabric or finish and how it lifts: a plain cord, a cordless lift or a motor.
Installation, special shapes and multiple layers add to the total. A bay window, for example, is really three or more windows to measure and build.
Typical planning ranges
As a rough guide, many published sources show aluminum and vinyl blinds at the low end, faux wood and cellular shades in the middle and custom shutters, motorized shades and drapery at the high end. Per window, that can mean anywhere from about $100 to well over $1,000 for the most elaborate treatments.
Those are planning numbers, not quotes. Your price depends on your exact windows, so treat the range as a way to budget rather than a promise.
How to keep the cost sensible
Choose the right product for each room instead of one expensive product everywhere: moisture-proof faux wood in baths, light-filtering shades in living areas, blackout where you sleep. Start with the rooms that matter most and add others later.
Our Window Planner gives a first estimate in a few minutes, and a free in-home visit turns it into a written price for every window.
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Quick answers
Is it cheaper to buy blinds online?
Stock blinds can be cheaper up front, but they often fit poorly, and measuring mistakes are common. Custom products made to your measurements and installed correctly usually look better and last longer.
Do you charge for measuring?
No. The in-home visit, measuring and written estimate are free.
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