Blinds & Shades in Indianapolis
Custom blinds, measured and installed in Indianapolis
Bent builder blinds, a new house with bare windows, or a room that gets the afternoon sun straight in. Custom blinds are measured to each window, so they fit the frame instead of hanging short or dragging on the sill.
- Phones answered 24/7
- Measured in your home
- Cordless and wand-tilt options
Paint lines and window treatment brands we work with
Quick answer
Custom blind installation in Indianapolis starts with an in-home measure of every window, inside or outside mount, then blinds ordered to size in faux wood, real wood or aluminum and installed level with the brackets set into solid framing. Published market figures put custom blind materials at $50 to $500 per window, with installation labor around $15 to $50 per window.
What the job involves
Why measured blinds look different from store-bought
Updated September 2026
Stock blinds come in set widths, so they end up with gaps at the sides or cut down unevenly. Custom blinds are made to the width and drop of each window, and the measure accounts for things a tape across the middle misses: out-of-square frames, window cranks, alarm sensors and trim depth. We measure three points across and down, choose inside or outside mount per window, and note every obstruction before anything is ordered.
We measure and install blinds from Hunter Douglas, Graber, Bali and Levolor, and we will tell you when a less expensive line is the better fit for a rental or a garage. Shades are covered on cellular and roller shade pages, and rooms being repainted are finished before blinds go up, per our interior painting process.
Choosing between the options
Faux wood, real wood or aluminum
| Consider | Faux wood | Real wood | Aluminum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best rooms | Kitchens, baths, whole house | Living rooms, studies | Garages, basements, rentals |
| Moisture | Handles humidity | Avoid wet rooms | Handles humidity |
| Weight | Heaviest | Lighter | Lightest |
| Colors | Paint colors | Stains and paints | Wide range |
Many homes use faux wood in wet rooms and real wood in living spaces for the same look throughout.
What moves the price
What moves the price of custom blinds
Market figures put custom blind materials at $50 to $500 per window and installation labor at $15 to $50 per window, with faux wood around $80 to $250 and real wood around $150 to $400 per window.
- Material Aluminum, faux wood and real wood sit at different price points.
- Window size Wider and taller windows need more slats and stronger headrails.
- Lift system Cordless and motorized add to the base price.
- Mount type Outside mounts may need extra brackets or trim boards.
- Number of windows Whole-house orders spread the measure and install visits.
- Options Routeless slats, cloth tapes and valances add cost.
- Removal Old blinds taken down and hauled away if you want.
Ranges are published market figures for planning only, not a quote from us; your price depends on the factors above.
Variations of this job
The custom blinds installation jobs we get called for
Faux wood blinds
Faux wood blinds look like painted wood but are made of PVC or a composite, so they do not warp in humid rooms. They are the most common choice for kitchens, bathrooms and whole-house installs where budget matters. Slats come in two-inch and two-and-a-half-inch widths, with routeless options that remove the cord holes for better light blocking and a cleaner look. They are heavier than real wood, so very wide windows are often split into two blinds on one headrail so each is easy to lift.
Real wood blinds
Real wood blinds are lighter than faux wood and come in true stains as well as paint colors, which is why they are chosen for living rooms, studies and houses with stained trim. The lighter weight means wider single blinds and easier lifting. They should not go in bathrooms or over kitchen sinks, where steam warps the slats. We match stain samples to your floors or trim in the room's own light before ordering, since wood stains read very differently on the window.
Aluminum mini blinds
One-inch aluminum mini blinds are the economical option for garages, basements, laundry rooms and rentals. They are light, durable and easy to clean, and they fit shallow window frames where a two-inch slat would not clear the crank. Custom sizing still matters: a mini blind cut to the exact width looks far better than a stock size with gaps. For rentals we often suggest a single color across every unit so replacement is simple. Slat colors are matched to the trim so the blind disappears into the frame.
Cordless lift
Cordless lift systems remove the dangling pull cords, which is safer for homes with young children and pets and looks cleaner at every window. You raise and lower the blind by pushing or pulling the bottom rail. Tilt is handled by a wand. On very large or heavy blinds, cordless systems can be harder to lift, so we recommend splitting wide windows or choosing a motorized option there. Most of the lines we install offer cordless as standard or an inexpensive upgrade.
Local context
How this work runs around Indianapolis
On the east side around Warren Park, where most houses went up between 1950 and 1970 and the median resident age is over 50, the most common request is simpler operation: cordless lift, wand tilt and lighter real wood slats instead of heavy cords and stiff tilters. Mid-century windows in those houses are often shallow, so we check frame depth before quoting an inside mount.
From your call to the final walk-through
How a blinds order runs
- 01
Call and describe the windows
Rooms, rough count, and what you want the blinds to do.
- 02
In-home measure
Every window measured at three points, mount type chosen.
- 03
Samples and choices
Slat size, color, stain and lift system decided in the room.
- 04
Written order
Sizes, products and lead time confirmed.
- 05
Manufacturing
Blinds made to size by the manufacturer.
- 06
Install
Brackets into solid framing, headrails leveled, blinds tested.
- 07
Walk-through
Every blind operated with you; old blinds removed.
Doing it yourself vs. calling us
Hanging blinds yourself versus calling us
| Step | Doing it yourself | When we do it |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring | One width across the middle | Three points, frame depth and obstructions noted |
| Mounting | Screws into drywall | Brackets into solid framing, level |
| Wrong size | Returned or cut down | Remeasured and remade by the order |
One stock blind in a spare room is a fair DIY job. Whole-house custom orders are where a measuring mistake becomes expensive.
FAQ
Questions we hear on this job
Inside mount looks cleaner when the frame is deep enough; outside mount blocks more light and hides uneven frames.
Manufacturing usually takes a few weeks after the measure; installation is usually a single visit.
Yes. No dangling cords for children or pets to reach.
Faux wood or aluminum, yes. Real wood warps in steam.
Yes, and haul them away if you want.
Hunter Douglas, Graber, Bali and Levolor, among others.
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Count the windows and we will set the measure
Tell us the rooms and roughly how many windows, and we will book the in-home measure on the call, any hour.
Faber Paint & Blinds service office
3053 Stillcrest Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46217