What Happens at a Window Treatment Consultation?
Many homeowners wonder about how choosing custom window treatments is a different experience from purchasing pre-made blinds, shutters, or other window coverings from the big box store.
We’re here to dispel the misconception that getting custom window treatments is an invasive and involved process. At Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design, we’re proud to offer a full window treatment consultation that helps you get choose your blinds, shades, and shutters and get them installed quickly and easily!
Pre-made vs. Custom Blinds
While some pre-made window treatments appear to offer comparable qualities to custom coverings, it’s always best to design shades tailored to suit your windows and your needs. Customizing your window treatments allows you to find the perfect fit, discover materials you love, and add features that will make your life easier. Working with our reputable and experienced staff at Alexander Blank, our team makes the entire process smooth. We’ll design your custom window treatments, measure your windows precisely for a perfect fit, and even handle installation!
The Window Treatment Consultation Process
- Getting Started: Meet us at our Lutherville-Timonium showroom, or have us visit your home for the initial consultation. You’ll talk with a design team member to discuss your goals for the project and review a budget, timelines, and style preferences. Share what you like and dislike about your current window coverings to help your consultant understand what you want.
- Design Recommendations: After the initial meeting, your consultant will select several design options and recommendations. You will explore the benefits of different window treatment options, such as drapery, blinds, shutters, and shades. You may also review an array of colors and fabrics to integrate your new window treatments into your existing style.
- Measurements and Details: Once you determine a design, our skilled installation team will measure your windows to ensure a perfect fit. They will consider any unique qualities of your house that may affect the design, such as architectural details.
- Installation: Once your order has been custom-made to order, our schedules a time and day for complete installation and set-up of window treatments.
Making the Most of Your Window Treatment Consultation
Designing custom window treatments is an exciting opportunity to craft a piece of your home exactly how you want it. Our experts at Alexander Blank are eager to bring your visions to life! Use your consultation to ask questions and discover your unique style.
Ask About Upgrades
Ask your design consultant about one of the many upgrade options from Hunter Douglas, like
motorization or protection from harmful UV rays. We offer many ways to maximize the convenience and energy-saving benefits of Hunter Douglas window treatments. Share your priorities, like increasing privacy or keeping your children safe, with your consultant to discover features you’ll love.
Explore Different Styles
Keep an open mind and test out a variety of window coverings at our showroom or in the comfort of your home. You may be surprised to learn how many options there are! Learning the benefits of each window treatment will help you make an informed choice. Explore several styles and finishes before making a final decision.
Take Your Time
Your window treatments can significantly impact a room’s overall design and feel, so you’ll want to choose each element carefully. Hang up fabric and wood samples around your home to get a better sense of color in changing lighting conditions. This allows you to consider how your shades, blinds, or shutters will look at different times of day or throughout the year. We want you to love your window treatments for years to come, so take your time settling on a design.
Shop Custom Window Treatments from Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design
Alexander Blank is the home design destination for Lutherville-Timonium and the greater Baltimore area. Schedule a window treatment consultation with our design team to see how you can get your blinds installed with ease.
Contact us or visit our showroom to learn more about our custom design services, wall coverings, fine furnishings, upholstery, and more!
