5 Common Misconceptions About Buying Custom Blinds

When homeowners begin shopping for custom blinds and window coverings, it is natural to approach the process the same way they might shop for furniture or home appliances. However, custom window treatments involve far more than simply choosing a width, a color, and a price tag.

At FT Decor, we have been helping homeowners throughout Toronto and the GTA navigate these decisions since 2016. Here is the reality behind the five most common custom blind misconceptions.

1. A Smaller Blind Automatically Costs Less

It seems logical that a smaller window should mean a proportionally lower price. However, custom window treatment pricing does not operate on a simple price-per-inch formula.

• Pricing Grid Brackets: Manufacturers establish price tiers based on specific dimensional brackets. If a pricing bracket ends at 20 inches wide and your window measures 21 inches, that single extra inch moves the blind into the next manufacturing bracket.
• Precision Value: Moving into a higher bracket reflects the shift in manufacturing category and material roll usage, rather than an arbitrary markup for an inch of fabric. Accurate professional measurements ensure you do not pay for unnecessary oversizing.

2. Blackout Blinds Have to Be Black

Many homeowners worry that choosing blackout window treatments means hanging dark, gloomy fabric over their windows.

• The term refers strictly to the light-blocking capability of the fabric weave or backing, not the decorative color of the front material. Modern collections feature blackout fabrics in soft alabaster, warm beige, light gray, and rich textures.