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Typical Window Patterns in Florida Production Homes
Florida tract homes differ from Texas and Midwest production stock in one big way: the under-truss lanai. Most single-family plans center on a rear covered patio with a sliding glass door or multi-panel door, plus a great room that opens to that space. Builders still reuse the same window SKUs section to section — so your bedroom widths often match your neighbors even when the elevation changes.
- CBS (concrete block/stucco) construction — deeper jambs than wood-frame stock in many markets
- Rear lanai slider on most single-family plans — often 72"–96" wide openings
- Bedrooms and baths: ~35" openings (34.5" blinds) on standard plans
- Living and dining: 47"–58" windows plus optional wide picture glass to the lanai
- Impact-rated windows and doors — thicker frames; confirm depth before inside mount
- Townhome and villa plans: narrower front windows and stacked-floor repeats
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What new owners buy first
Roller shades are what most new production-home owners choose first — clean fabric lines for open floorplans, patio doors, and primary bedrooms. Blackout and light-filtering fabrics are cut to your exact openings.
Blackout roller with beaded chain — room-darkening option for bedrooms and media rooms.
Most Common Blind Sizes
These are the Florida production-home opening sizes we ship most often. Each blind width links to available lengths — always measure your lanai slider separately:
| Window opening | Typical blind width | Common room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms (most common) |
| 47" | 46.5" | Kitchen, dining, rear bedroom |
| 58" | 57.5" | Living room / lanai-facing window |
| 71" | 70.5" | Great room picture window |
| 96" | 95.5" | Wide lanai-facing glass (when present) |
For the complete opening-to-blind chart, door and sidelight sizing, and room-by-room ranges, see our standard builder blind sizes guide.
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These stocked widths match most new-build openings nationwide. Custom cut to your exact length — free shipping on every order.
What Florida New-Construction Buyers Usually Order
Roller shades are the top pick for lanai sliders and lanai-facing great rooms — a clean fabric line that handles humidity. 2" faux wood blinds are the whole-home value choice for bedrooms and front elevations. Real wood blinds are rarely specified in Florida humidity. We ship nationwide; in-home installation is available in Dallas–Fort Worth only.
Roller shades
The top pick for Lennar and D.R. Horton living areas — blackout or light-filtering, cordless, and custom cut for great rooms, patios, and primary bedrooms.
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2" faux wood blinds
Still the best value for outfitting every bedroom at once — durable, moisture-resistant, and stocked in common builder widths.
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2" wood blinds
The premium upgrade for dining areas and offices — real hardwood with a richer finish than faux wood.
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1" vinyl mini blinds
Budget-friendly for garages, laundry rooms, and secondary spaces.
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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 new Florida production home?
Start with 34.5" blinds for standard bedrooms, 46.5" and 57.5" for living areas, and measure your lanai slider separately — many Florida plans use 72"–96" wide rear openings. Great-room picture windows may need 70.5" blinds or wide roller shades. Impact-rated frames can be thicker; measure depth at each opening.
Should I use vertical blinds or roller shades on a Florida lanai slider?
Most new Florida homeowners choose roller shades on lanai sliders for a cleaner look and easier operation in humid air. Vertical blinds still work on wide sliders when you want a lower price point or a classic stack-side treatment — measure the exact glass width and height before ordering either product.
Do Florida new construction homes include blinds?
Inclusion varies by builder, community, and design-center selections. Many Florida production homes deliver bare windows at closing; some include basic coverings or offer them as an upgrade. Check your purchase agreement, then measure each opening including the lanai slider.
Do you ship blinds to Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville?
Yes — we custom-cut and ship blinds nationwide from Texas. Florida buyers typically receive orders in a few business days depending on carrier service to your ZIP. We do not install in Florida; hire a local window-treatment installer or DIY using our measuring guide.
What blinds hold up best in Florida humidity?
2" faux wood blinds (PVC composite) and roller shades with heat-stable fabrics resist warp and swelling better than real wood in humid climates. Cordless lines are standard for child safety. White and off-white remain the most popular colors on Florida whole-home orders.
What blinds are best for a new construction home?
Roller shades and 2" faux wood blinds are the two most common whole-home choices on new Lennar and D.R. Horton floorplans — rollers for a clean fabric line, faux wood for durable value in every room. Pick one product and color for the full house rather than mixing treatments room to room. Schedule a free measure for a quote with installation included.
Related Homeowner Guides
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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.