I need opinions on where to get blinds/curtains for my new condo.?
Question:I don't want to spend a lot on getting custom blinds. I am actually thinking that standard slat ones will be fine. Maybe wooden colored for the bedrooms and white for the kitchen and office. And a standard verticle set for the sliding glass doors. Should I just go to Home Depot? What about the sites on the web that are "discount" suppliers? Also, since I just want it simple, would it be a waste of time getting one of the free consultants to come to the condo to look at it all? I have gotten a mailing from one and I also saw them on the web. Do they actually have good ideas?
Anyone have any success stories on this...?
Answers:
I had the same situation with wanting a nice window covering but not wanting to spend a lot.
I went to Home Depot and talked with one of the sales people and told her exactly that. They have a custom blind section with lots of special colors. I came home and measured my window, went back and chose a very nice "old gold" skinny slat blind. It is very nice, was inexpensive and looks great. There are also cloth ones that are nice but were a little out of my budget range. Also, some of your windows may be standard sizes so something off the shelf would work well if the room is not one of the "important" ones.
Talking with a consultant there in the store was great. However, the free, in-home consultant suggested very high priced items. I have never used Internet services to purchase things that I am not absolutely sure of like custom blinds. Seeing firsthand is better, at least for me.
I am very happy with my choice I got from Home Depot. The whole process was very easy.
The consultants can run thousands of dollars. Go to the big box stores (Lowes - home depot) they have nice blinds at a good cost. Can cut them to size and some of the stores have employees that are decorators on the side, so they can help with ideas.
Target has a wide selection.
I have bought all my blinds at www.blinds.com.They have been really nicely made.I bought both Bamboo as well as wood.So far I have used them in 5 rooms.
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