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Hardwood & faux wood, cordless standard since 1996
Basswood & Faux Wood Blinds
Real basswood hardwood and engineered faux wood, in 1, 2, and 2.5 inch slat widths. Cordless is the default. 40+ stains and unlimited paint matching. Lifetime mechanism warranty.
2-5 wk lead time
1", 2", 2.5" slat widths
Cordless standard, child-safe
Lifetime mechanism warranty
What custom blinds actually are
The everyday workhorse window treatment, done right.
Custom blinds are horizontal-louvered window treatments built to your exact opening, in real basswood hardwood or engineered faux wood, with cordless lift as the modern default. They are the most-purchased window treatment category in Georgia and Alabama because they are durable, child-safe in the cordless configuration, easy to clean, and the right cost for the bedrooms and bath that do not need the formality of plantation shutters. Real hardwood blinds carry a lifetime warranty on the mechanism; faux wood carries a 25-year slat warranty plus lifetime lift.
The questions people search for: how much do custom blinds cost, faux wood versus real hardwood, are cordless blinds child-safe, can blinds be motorized, what slat width should I pick, do faux wood blinds look cheap, how do I clean my blinds. The short answers: cost runs $14 to $32 per square foot installed. Faux wood for moisture-prone rooms, hardwood for formal and historic; modern faux wood reads as wood from across the room. Cordless is now standard and child-safe (we have not sold corded for child rooms in over a decade). Yes, blinds motorize with Somfy or Lutron. 2-inch slat is the modern default; 1-inch for small bath openings; 2.5-inch for larger estate windows. Faux wood does not look cheap when you spec the right brand (Norman, Graber). Clean with a microfiber duster or a vacuum brush attachment.
We have been answering those questions on Georgia and Alabama porches since 1996. The consult is free, custom stain and paint matching is included, and the warranty paperwork comes with the install.
Materials and options
What you pick from at the consult.
Real Basswood Hardwood
The premium choice for formal living, dining rooms, and historic homes with stained wide trim. Real basswood reads as the truest wood, takes custom stain or paint, and carries a lifetime warranty on the lift mechanism. Hunter Douglas and Norman are our default hardwood partners.
Engineered Faux Wood
For bathrooms, kitchens, sunrooms with steam or splash, and the everyday bedrooms. Will not warp, yellow, or peel in humidity. Modern Norman and Graber faux wood reads as wood from across the room and holds tolerance for the life of the home. 25-year slat warranty, lifetime lift mechanism.
Slat Widths: 1", 2", 2.5"
The 2 inch slat is the modern default for most openings. The 1 inch fits small bath openings, historic transoms, and tight modern minimalist trim. The 2.5 inch carries the scale of larger estate windows and wide horizontal Mid-Century sash. We recommend the slat width at the consult based on the opening proportion.
Cordless Lift, Child-Safe
Cordless is the standard for any bedroom, nursery, or playroom. We have not sold corded lift for child-occupied rooms in over a decade. The cordless mechanism carries the same lifetime warranty as corded, with none of the strangulation risk that the CPSC has cited.
Continuous Loop & Cord Lock
For commercial spaces, large oversized blinds, and wide sliding-door installations where motorization is overkill but a cord makes the lift smoother. We use a tensioned continuous loop or a wall-mounted cord lock per the room application and the relevant safety code.
Motorization
Somfy and Lutron motors for second-story windows, hard-to-reach transoms, and whole-house smart-home integration. Wall switch, RF remote, or app. 6 to 7 year motor warranty on Somfy and Lutron plus 5-year electronics on Lutron. See motorization.
40+ Stains, Unlimited Paint Match
Real hardwood carries over 40 stock stains. Custom stain matching for original trim is included with every order, not an upcharge. Faux wood paint colors run from the standard whites and creams to custom paint matching for builder-grade case molding.
Top-Down / Bottom-Up
The top-down lift drops the top rail without exposing the bottom of the window, which is useful for privacy on street-facing bedrooms while keeping the upper open for light. Available on most cordless faux wood and select hardwood lines.
What custom blinds cost
Real installed pricing, in 2026 dollars.
Below is the real installed range we are quoting for Georgia and Alabama homes.
$14 - $32 / sq ftinstalled, faux wood and hardwood
Faux wood blinds land $14 to $20 per square foot installed. Real basswood hardwood lands $22 to $32. Motorization adds $235 to $260 or more per blind for the motor itself plus $50 to $200 for the controller. A three-bedroom subdivision house with 14 windows averages $2,500 to $5,800 in faux wood, $4,200 to $9,000 in real hardwood. A four-bedroom historic four-square with 18 windows runs $3,500 to $11,500.
For rental landlords spec'ing a portfolio: we offer a uniform-SKU package across an entire portfolio so replacement slats and lift mechanisms are interchangeable. Starts at $12 per square foot installed when ordered as a package of 10+ units. Book the free in-home measure.
Final price comes from in-home measure. No obligation. 50% deposit, balance install day. Direct manufacturer pricing on every order.
Brand Partners
The blind brands we trust.
Where we install custom blinds
Across Greater Atlanta and East Alabama.
How we do business
Four steps. One hour to start.
- I.
You call or write.
Tell us what you have, what you want, and where you live. We call back within one hour, six days a week.
- II.
We come to you.
Trained representative arrives with samples, measures every window, brings stain matching for original trim, and offers a written quote on the spot.
- III.
We custom-build.
Faux wood ships in 2 to 3 weeks, real hardwood in 3 to 5 weeks, motorized adds 1 to 2 weeks.
- IV.
We install & warrant.
Professional installation included. Lifetime warranty on the mechanism that earns it.
Customer letters
Real letters from real blind customers.
Your guys and girls are worth their weight in gold. Custom blinds installed in 4 days, shades in 6, shutters in 18, our neighbors are still waiting on theirs from another company.
Being a commercial pilot, I sleep most days and fly most nights. Your room-darkening shades fit so snug that the bedroom is finally dark, quieter, and better insulated.
Common questions
What you actually want to know.
How much do custom blinds cost?
Custom blinds run roughly $14 to $32 per square foot installed. Faux wood at the bottom, real basswood hardwood at the top. Motorization adds $235 to $260 or more per blind plus the controller.
Faux wood or real hardwood?
Faux wood for bathrooms, kitchens, sunrooms. Real basswood for formal living and dining, historic homes with stained trim. Most whole-house jobs end up a mix.
Are cordless blinds child-safe?
Yes. We have not sold corded lift for child-occupied rooms in over a decade. Cordless is the standard for bedrooms, nurseries, playrooms.
Can blinds be motorized?
Yes. Somfy or Lutron motors. See our motorization page.
What is the lead time?
Faux wood 2 to 3 weeks, real hardwood 3 to 5 weeks, consult-to-install. Motorized adds 1 to 2 weeks.
What is the warranty?
Real hardwood lifetime mechanism. Faux wood 25-year slat plus lifetime lift. Motors 6 to 7 years.
What slat widths are available?
1, 2, and 2.5 inch. 2 inch is the modern default; 1 inch for small bath openings; 2.5 inch for larger estate windows.
Do you offer stain matching?
Yes. Over 40 wood stains and unlimited custom paint matching. Included, not an upcharge.
Begin here
Have us at your window this week.
Tell us where you live and what you have in mind. We will respond within one hour with a consultation time that fits.
No obligation. 50% deposit, balance install day. Samples and a written quote on the spot.