The Window Treatments Racket

[Anonymous]

I've had good luck with selectblinds.com for cellular black out shades.

[Anonymous]

Try Select Blinds. You’ll have to measure and install yourself but it’s easy to do and will save you money.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s a racket. Window treatments are expensive because most aren’t made in China since they are custom. They also require the labor to install. If you want to save money have standard sized windows and you can buy Chinese made shades or blinds from Home Depot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These are a steal - you don't cut them to size, you can order in 1/4" increments and as long as the length is compatible with your window they're awesome.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Cut-to-Size-Shadow-White-Cordless-Blackout-Fade-resistant-Cellular-Shades-18-75-in-W-x-48-in-L-10793478729388/306744623

I used these in our weekend home because they're cheap. They are cheap, but they're also hideous and won't last.

[Anonymous]

I am bumping this thread because I just ordered from Selectblinds.com , had a good experience, and got five large, cellular, top down / bottom up , cordless shades for around $500. The custom measurements mean that they fit very well.

[Anonymous]

+ 1 to the person who recommended Amazon for roller shades. I got them for about $75/window. Also, I’ve found some nice shades from Pottery Barn for $300/window, which is still cheaper than some of these next day blinds type places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP. Learn to sew.

FWIW, it’s not that much less expensive. Buying fabric by the yard isn’t cheap, even with internet discounters. Someone still has to measure, cut and ship it. Plus it’s expensive to stock all those fabrics, it’s not like they’re made on demand. By the time you’ve bought the fabric, the lining, the interlining and all the notions you’re only saving a few hundred bucks in labor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are a steal - you don't cut them to size, you can order in 1/4" increments and as long as the length is compatible with your window they're awesome.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Cut-to-Size-Shadow-White-Cordless-Blackout-Fade-resistant-Cellular-Shades-18-75-in-W-x-48-in-L-10793478729388/306744623

I used these in our weekend home because they're cheap. They are cheap, but they're also hideous and won't last.

DP and I've had them in my daily home for 5 years with little kids constantly messing with them. They last.

[Anonymous]

I got so excited because I thought my favorite thread ever from this forum got bumped. 14 pages.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know what the cheapest remote controlled shades are? Those seem to be at least 1k each per large sunroom window

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know what the cheapest remote controlled shades are? Those seem to be at least 1k each per large sunroom window

Ikea has remote controlled shades https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fyrtur-blackout-roller-blind-wireless-battery-operated-gray-30417460/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got so excited because I thought my favorite thread ever from this forum got bumped. 14 pages.

Omg I just looked at this thread. Pure gold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know what the cheapest remote controlled shades are? Those seem to be at least 1k each per large sunroom window

We have Bali motorized shades. Purchased from Steve’s Blinds online. They will connect you with someone local to measure/install if you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am bumping this thread because I just ordered from Selectblinds.com , had a good experience, and got five large, cellular, top down / bottom up , cordless shades for around $500. The custom measurements mean that they fit very well.

$500 each?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am bumping this thread because I just ordered from Selectblinds.com , had a good experience, and got five large, cellular, top down / bottom up , cordless shades for around $500. The custom measurements mean that they fit very well.

$500 each?

No, $500 total, shipped.