Blinds are essential in your home and useful for letting in or filtering out light. Over the years, blind designers have started offering more custom options to improve home décor and functionality.
Modern blinds can work with smart devices for whole-home automation, while simpler styles meet the basic requirements of window coverings for added privacy. With price points varying dramatically with prefab styles vs. custom options, let’s explore top choices for San Antonio homes.
Reasons to update the blinds in your home include increasing energy savings, updating décor, and repairing damaged blinds. However, there are several options and price points. Low-end prefabs can cost as low as $160, with an average of $735. More formal designs might cost $6,000, and professional charges may be made by the hour or window.
Here are factors to help you make an informed decision.
Factors Influencing Blind Costs
Types of Blinds
Blind styles can vary, with popular types including roller blinds, vertical blinds and Roman shades.
Expect cost variations depending on the material and functionality.
Size and Window Type
Window size and shape can affect cost. Expect lower prices with standard sizes, while custom blinds are more expensive and don’t include extra labor charges.
Material and Quality
Blinds are made of different materials, such as wood, faux wood and fabric. Expect higher costs for smart blinds that require routine service. Durability and aesthetics can also affect price.
Additional Features
If you’re shopping for more complex blinds with motors, light control and insulation properties, these can also influence your overall cost.
Average Costs of Different Types of Blinds
Blind prices can vary depending on the materials, types and blind sizes, with windows measuring 24 x 36 inches to 60 x 72 inches. Smart blinds can cost up to $500 each, while motorized blinds can run $400 to $600 and up to $300 for each motor.
On average, expect to pay $120 to $400 or $15 to $50 per window, with kitchen blinds up to $100 per window and living room blinds up to $175 per window. You might find ready-made blinds as low as $11 and custom versions at $50 per window.
Roller Blinds
Rollers, resembling shades, are ideal for darkening bedrooms. Their materials can include bamboo or fabric. Ready-made versions run $10 to $140, and custom versions up to $300.
Vertical Blinds
With prices up to $300 for custom verticals and $50 for premade versions, vertical slats can tilt or pull back like a curtain, making them ideal for patio and balcony doors.
Wooden Blinds
Wooden blinds are long-lasting, offer energy efficiency, and can retain heat. As a source of natural beauty, they complement rustic and traditional homes. Faux wood blinds start at $11, while real wood blinds can run up to $215 for each window.
Roman Shades
Attractive because of their light-filtering features, Roman shades provide an elegant look. These blinds are usually one solid or raised piece and can run up to $130 for premade versions and up to $350 for custom shades.
Comparison With Other Window Coverings
When comparing blind costs with curtains, shades or shutters, basic rollers might run $8 for cheaper versions, while shades can cost $1,600 on average. Hence, with blinds around $700 on average, if you’re budget-conscious, consider mini blinds that can average $6 to $8 each.
About Installed Building Products San Antonio
Providing the highest quality blinds, shades and shutters, at Installed Building Products San Antonio, integrity, knowledge and excellent service are at the forefront of all we do. We work with builders, homeowners and contractors. Turn to us if you have a new construction or remodeling project.
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