Independent retailer notice: Home Builder Blinds is an independent window-treatment retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PulteGroup, Inc.. “Pulte” 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.
How Pulte’s Design Options Affect Window Sizes
Pulte markets "Life Tested" floorplans with more structural and elevation choices, and brands like Del Webb add 55+ active-adult designs. More architectural variety means windows are less uniform from home to home, and you are more likely to encounter specialty windows that call for an outside mount.
- More elevation and structural options means more window-size variation between homes
- Specialty windows (transom, arched, corner) appear more often
- More outside-mount situations for shallow frames or specialty shapes
- Del Webb 55+ floorplans favor easy-reach, cordless operation
Most Common Blind Sizes
Pulte homes still use standard widths, but with more variation. The common stocked widths after the ~½" deduction are:
| Window opening | Typical blind width | Common room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms |
| 43" | 42.5" | Studies, flex rooms |
| 58" | 57.5" | Living and gathering rooms |
| 71" | 70.5" | Large and specialty 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 Pulte Homeowners Usually Buy
Faux wood covers most rooms affordably, but Pulte’s premium elevations push many owners toward roller shades and real wood:
- 2" faux wood blinds — The versatile value default that works inside or outside mount across most rooms.
- Roller shades — A clean, modern pick that is increasingly the favorite in living and gathering spaces.
- 2" wood blinds — A step-up look for premium elevations and formal living and dining rooms.
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 Pulte home?
Pulte homes use standard widths (34.5"–70.5" are common) but with more variation than a volume builder because of the wider range of elevations and options. Measure each opening individually rather than assuming all bedrooms or living windows match.
Do Pulte or Del Webb homes need outside-mount blinds?
More often than entry-level builds, yes. Specialty windows (transoms, arches, corners) and shallow frames are more common in Pulte and Del Webb floorplans, and those situations often call for an outside mount where the blind overlaps the opening by 1.5–2" per side.
What blinds are best for a Del Webb 55+ home?
Cordless blinds are ideal in Del Webb homes for easy, safe operation — both 2" faux wood and roller shades come cordless. For wide or hard-to-reach windows, consider lighter roller shades or splitting wide spans into two blinds.
How do I measure a specialty or arched window?
For most specialty windows, the practical approach is an outside-mount rectangular blind sized to cover the functional glass, plus overlap. See our measuring guide for inside vs. outside mount steps, and confirm frame depth before choosing an inside mount.
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.