Independent retailer notice: Home Builder Blinds is an independent window-treatment retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any home builder. Builder names mentioned on this page (such as Lennar, D.R. Horton, Pulte, KB Home, Highland Homes, and Meritage) are trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced only to describe common production-home window patterns. The guidance below reflects general industry tendencies — not any builder’s proprietary specifications. Always measure your own windows before ordering.
Typical Window Patterns in Production Homes
Volume builders standardize window sizes across floorplans and communities to control cost. That means once you learn your home’s width families, the same stocked blind sizes often work room to room — whether you bought from Lennar, D.R. Horton, Pulte, or another national builder in your market.
- Bedrooms and secondary rooms: ~35" openings (34.5" blinds) on most plans
- Living areas: 47"–58" openings on many single-family and end-unit plans
- Townhome fronts: narrower 24"–32" windows on attached elevations
- Patio sliders on many plans — often left bare or fitted with roller shades
- Same width often repeats on multiple floors in townhome layouts
Green 3000 light filtering 3% Oyster/Beige · beaded chain · 4" fascia
What new owners buy first
Roller shades are what most new Lennar and D.R. Horton 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
After the standard inside-mount deduction (~½"), these are the production-home openings we ship most often. Each blind 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 |
| 30" | 29.5" | Narrow front / townhome front |
For the complete opening-to-blind chart, door and sidelight sizing, and room-by-room ranges, see our standard builder blind sizes guide.
What New Construction Homeowners Usually Buy
Roller shades are what new production-home owners ask for most — especially open floorplans, patio doors, and primary suites. Faux wood blinds are another common whole-home choice when you want one product and color in every room. For a full-house order, schedule a free measure or contact us for a quote with installation included.
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.
Shop roller shades
2" faux wood blinds
Still the best value for outfitting every bedroom at once — durable, moisture-resistant, and stocked in common builder widths.
Shop 2" faux wood blinds
2" wood blinds
The premium upgrade for dining areas and offices — real hardwood with a richer finish than faux wood.
Shop 2" wood blinds
1" vinyl mini blinds
Budget-friendly for garages, laundry rooms, and secondary spaces.
Shop 1" vinyl mini blindsHow 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 new construction home?
Most production-home rooms fall into common blind widths between about 34.5" and 70.5", with 60" and 72" lengths typical. Townhome fronts add narrower 23.5"–31.5" widths. Measure each opening — community, elevation, and options vary.
Does a new construction home include blinds?
It depends on your builder, community, and any design-center selections at closing. Many production homes deliver bare windows; some include basic coverings or offer them as an upgrade. Check your purchase agreement, then measure each opening before ordering.
Can I order blinds for my entire new home at once?
Yes. Schedule a free in-home measure or contact us so we can confirm every opening, guarantee a perfect fit, and prepare a single quote for whichever products you want to compare. Installation is included in your quote unless you prefer to install yourself.
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
More sizing and buying guidance for production homes and new construction.
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.