Eugene housing types behind the measurements
Eugene's early apartment buildings were almost exclusively wood-frame Craftsman construction. Local builders James and Charles Working introduced a standardized four-plex plan between 1908 and 1912 — two stories, clapboard siding, truncated hip roof, and a full-width two-story veranda — that gave Eugene a distinct multi-family type before larger courtyard or garden-apartment models spread elsewhere. By the 1920s, larger apartment houses lined corridors like East 13th Avenue. The University of Oregon shaped everything east of campus: rooming houses in the 1930s, dorm expansion in the 1950s–60s, then a post-1971 apartment boom in West University when freshmen were no longer required to live on campus. Today many landlords still rent converted single-family bungalows and duplexes to students and young families alongside those older fourplexes and mid-century walk-ups.
- Working fourplex (1908–1912): clapboard Craftsman, four units, two-story veranda — locally significant early rental type
- Craftsman bungalow rental: single-family subdivided into upper/lower or room rentals — common in Whiteaker and near-campus streets
- 1920s apartment house: wood-frame with Spanish Eclectic or commercial styling on corridors like East 13th Avenue
- Duplex and double bungalow: paired units sharing a wall — separate parcels or one building, one owner
- West University walk-up (1960s–1970s): post-zoning apartment houses near campus — often aluminum sliders on rear additions
- Oregon habitability requires working windows — blinds are owner/PM choice, not a statewide landlord-furnish mandate
Products Eugene turns reorder most
Faux wood leads many owner specs for a finished Craftsman-appropriate line. Vinyl mini covers budget and student turns; vertical handles rear sliders on mid-century stock.
2" faux wood blinds — Eugene owner favorite
White cordless faux wood — moisture-resistant PVC, steel headrail. What many Lane County landlords specify for living rooms and bedrooms on fourplex and bungalow turns.
1" vinyl mini blinds
Budget turns, student bedrooms, and bath openings — custom width and length, ship to Oregon.
3.5" vertical blinds
Rear patio sliders on walk-ups and additions — 68×84 and 78×84 reorder sizes.
Typical opening → blind size
Typical reorder bands for shipped Eugene turnover orders — measure each opening before ordering:
| Opening (approx.) | Order size | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 26"–30" | 25.5"–29.5" | Bedroom / secondary |
| 32"–36" | 31.5"–35.5" | Living / primary bedroom |
| 40"–48" | 39.5"–47.5" | Wide Craftsman front window |
| 68" × 84" slider | 68" × 84" vertical | Rear deck or patio slider |
Mounting by material & situation
Willamette Valley moisture makes material choice matter — PVC faux wood resists warp in kitchens and baths better than real wood. Confirm depth before inside-mounting a 2" headrail on Craftsman trim or storm-window stacks.
2" faux wood blinds
View product line →Frequently specified on Eugene turnover programs — white cordless 2" flat slats, steel headrail, moisture-resistant PVC. Deeper than vinyl mini; verify jamb depth on wide Craftsman architrave trim.
Inside mount — adequate Craftsman jamb depth
Measure width at top, middle, bottom; use narrowest. Measure height left, center, right; use longest. Working fourplex and bungalow units often have good-quality wood trim with adequate returns — but converted houses mix window ages. Needs roughly 1½"–2½" clear before ordering inside mount.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1½"–2½"
- Hardware:
- Heavier brackets; #8 wood screws into solid trim
Outside mount on wide bungalow trim
Pro often usedWhen tapered trim, sash horns, or shallow returns block inside mount, face-mount on the flat trim board. Overlap 1½"–2" per side on street-facing rooms. Common on front parlors in Whiteaker and Jefferson Westside conversions.
- Min depth:
- N/A — mounts on trim face
- Hardware:
- Extended brackets or spacer blocks when trim is proud of the wall
Storm windows and double-hung stacks
Pro often usedMany Eugene rentals still run exterior storm windows over wood double-hungs. Measure the interior jamb depth with the storm in place — or plan outside mount if the combined stack leaves too little room for a 2" headrail.
Grouped casements (1920s apartment stock)
Pro often usedOlder apartment houses on East 13th and near downtown may have multiple casements per room. Measure each opening separately. Leave clearance for crank hardware when inside mounting.
1" vinyl mini blinds
View product line →Budget turnover line — student units, rear bedrooms, baths, and high-volume programs that prioritize cost per opening over the faux-wood look.
Inside mount — shallow secondary openings
Slim headrail fits some jambs faux wood cannot. Still measure depth — under 1" may need outside mount on bungalow trim.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1" clear
- Hardware:
- Included box brackets
Student-turnover bedrooms
Near-campus units see heavy wear. White cordless vinyl mini is easy to replace window-for-window when slats are damaged. Match spec to faux wood units in living areas when upgrading selectively.
3.5" vertical blinds
View product line →Rear deck sliders and 1960s–70s walk-up patio doors — less common on original fourplex stock but standard on postwar additions.
Wall-mount track above slider
Pro often usedFace-mount when the header is wood trim or uneven after decades of paint. Standard 68×84 and 78×84 pairs — measure glass width.
West University rear additions
Mid-century walk-ups near campus often added aluminum sliders to the rear. Confirm stack direction against the door handle and any security bar before ordering.
- Hardware:
- Wood screws into solid header; avoid loose siding only
When to hire a pro in the Eugene area
First-floor bungalow and fourplex turns are often handyman work. Outside mount on thick Craftsman trim, storm-window stacks, second-story long drops without easy ladder access, and casement-heavy apartment walls push many owners toward a local installer — especially before September lease turnover when UO students move in. We custom-cut and ship blinds nationwide from Texas; in-home installation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro only. For Oregon properties, order by SKU and send our measuring guide and mount notes to whoever is on site.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eugene landlords use faux wood or mini blinds?
Both. Many owners specify 2" white cordless faux wood for main rooms — it reads more finished on Craftsman trim and handles Willamette Valley humidity better than real wood. Vinyl mini remains the budget default for student rentals and high-turnover bedrooms. There is no single city-wide spec; match your price tier and reorder habit.
What is a Working fourplex in Eugene?
A standardized Craftsman four-unit apartment house built by local contractors James and Charles Working between about 1908 and 1912 — clapboard siding, two stories, truncated hip roof, and often a full-width veranda. A handful survive near downtown. Window sizes may repeat per floor but measure each unit after a century of sash and storm-window changes.
How is Eugene rental stock different from Seattle?
Both are Pacific Northwest Craftsman markets with moisture considerations and faux wood specs. Eugene is smaller, more university-driven near campus, and has the locally distinct early fourplex type plus a heavy concentration of converted bungalows rented to students. Seattle has more missing-middle fourplex scale and Capitol Hill courtyard walk-ups. Mounting logic overlaps; building mix does not.
Do you install in Eugene?
We install in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro and ship custom-cut blinds nationwide. Eugene landlords and property managers typically hire a local installer for turnover work; we supply sized product and SKU lists.
Do you ship to Eugene and Lane County?
Yes — custom-cut blinds ship nationwide from Texas. Transit time depends on carrier service to your ZIP. Measure each unit; converted bungalows and fourplexes rarely share one size per floor after decades of window work.
Related guides
- Seattle craftsman & courtyard guide
Pacific Northwest Craftsman and courtyard walk-ups — comparable mounting patterns.
- Twin Cities duplex & courtyard guide
Double bungalows and courtyard walk-ups — Midwest missing-middle stock.
- Blinds for rental homes
Landlord specs and whole-building ordering.
- Shipping info
Lead times and delivery to Oregon.