Independent retailer notice: Home Builder Blinds is an independent window-treatment retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by D.R. Horton, Inc.. “D.R. Horton” is a trademark of its respective owner and is referenced here only to describe the kinds of production-built homes our blinds commonly fit. The window patterns below describe general production-home tendencies, not any builder's proprietary specifications. Always measure your own windows before ordering.
Typical Window Sizes in High-Volume Production Homes
D.R. Horton is the largest production builder in the U.S., and volume is the whole strategy — the same window modules repeat across floorplans, elevations, and entire subdivisions to keep costs down. That means once you learn your home’s sizes, your neighbors’ are usually close.
- Heavy repetition: a small number of width families cover most of the home
- Bedrooms and secondary rooms cluster around 35" single-hung openings
- Living areas trend to 58"–71" wide windows
- Sliding patio doors on most floorplans (usually left bare or fitted with roller shades)
Most Common Blind Sizes
After the standard inside-mount deduction (~½"), the repeated openings map to a familiar set of stocked widths. Each width links to its available lengths.
| Window opening | Typical blind width | Common room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms (most common) |
| 47" | 46.5" | Kitchens, larger bedrooms |
| 58" | 57.5" | Living and family rooms |
| 71" | 70.5" | Great rooms, picture windows |
For the complete opening-to-blind chart, door and sidelight sizing, and room-by-room ranges, see our standard builder blind sizes guide.
What D.R. Horton Homeowners Usually Buy
Most owners start with budget-friendly faux wood, then a lot of them step up to roller shades once they see how clean they look in the main living areas:
- 2" faux wood blinds — The value starting point — durable, moisture-resistant, and an easy whole-home buy at a builder-friendly price.
- Roller shades — The upgrade most homeowners gravitate to for living rooms and bedrooms — clean, modern, and a popular step up from basic blinds.
- 1" vinyl mini blinds — The budget pick for secondary bedrooms, garages, or rental/investment homes.
How to Confirm Your Exact Size
The patterns above are a starting point — your specific floorplan and any builder upgrades can shift them, so always measure. Measure each opening's width at the top, middle, and bottom and height at left, center, and right. For an inside mount, report the exact opening and the factory deducts about ½" for clearance; for an outside mount, add 1.5–2" of overlap per side. Our measuring & installation guide has step-by-step instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size blinds do I need for a D.R. Horton home?
Because D.R. Horton standardizes heavily, most rooms fall into common blind widths between about 34.5" and 70.5", with 60" and 72" lengths being typical. The widths repeat across the home, but you should still measure each opening to confirm before ordering.
Does D.R. Horton include blinds when you buy the home?
It depends on the community and price tier. Some D.R. Horton homes include basic blinds or offer them as a closing upgrade; others are delivered with bare windows. If yours did not include coverings, the standardized window sizes make it easy to order matching blinds afterward.
Are the windows the same in every D.R. Horton home?
Not identical, but very consistent. Volume builders reuse the same window modules across floorplans to control cost, so homes in the same community often share the same handful of opening sizes. Always measure your own windows, since elevations and options can shift them.
What blinds are best for a new construction home?
2" faux wood blinds are the most popular starting point for new builds — durable, moisture-resistant, and budget-friendly — and many homeowners step up to roller shades in living areas for a cleaner, modern look. Sliding patio doors are usually left uncovered or fitted with roller shades rather than vertical blinds.
Guides for Other Builders
Outfitting a new home?
Shop stocked builder widths, or have us do the whole home at once. In the Dallas–Fort Worth metro we can usually measure the same day and install within about five days, and we ship nationwide.