What blinds are best for a brand-new home with bare windows?

2" faux wood blinds are the most popular whole-home choice — durable, moisture-resistant, and the best value when you need one product in every room. Roller shades are the premium pick for open living areas and primary bedrooms. Pick one line and color for the full house rather than mixing treatments room to room.

Do new construction homes include blinds at closing?

It depends on your builder, community, and design-center selections. Many production homes deliver bare windows; others include basic coverings or offer them as an upgrade. Check your purchase agreement, then measure each opening before ordering.

What size blinds do production homes typically need?

Most bedrooms use 34.5" blinds (from 35" openings). Living areas often need 46.5"–57.5". Inside-mount blinds finish about ½" narrower than the opening. See our blinds for new construction homes guide for builder-specific patterns.

Can I order blinds for my entire new home at once?

Yes. Use the planner on this page to estimate window count, then schedule a free in-home measure in Dallas–Fort Worth or enter exact sizes on each product page for nationwide shipping.

Do I need to remove old blinds before measuring for replacements?

For inside mount, measure the opening with old hardware removed when possible — especially valance brackets and hold-down clips. For a quick ballpark you can measure with treatments up, but order using the clear opening width and height after removal.

Can I reuse existing mount holes when renovating?

Sometimes. If your new blind shares the same mount type and width, existing bracket locations may work. Different products (for example switching from mini blinds to faux wood) often need new bracket placement. Our installers can advise during a DFW measure visit.

Is it worth replacing blinds room by room or doing the whole house?

Whole-home orders keep color and product consistent and usually save on shipping and install trips. Room-by-room works when you are staging a sale or upgrading high-traffic spaces first — plan one product line so future rooms still match.

Do you remove and dispose of old window treatments?

Homeowners often remove old blinds themselves before install. In Dallas–Fort Worth we can include removal and haul-away when you schedule professional measurement and installation — note existing treatments in the planner so we can quote accurately.

Can I install blinds myself or do I need a professional?

Most cordless faux wood blinds and roller shades are DIY-friendly with basic tools. We ship nationwide with instructions. Professional installation is available in Dallas–Fort Worth when you schedule a free measure.

How do I measure for inside vs outside mount?

Inside mount uses the narrowest width and longest height inside the frame. Outside mount adds overlap (typically 1.5–2" per side). Watch our measuring guide or schedule a DFW measure for help.

How accurate is the ballpark estimate on this page?

The estimate uses typical per-window averages for materials (for example, about $75–$100 for builder–premium faux wood, about $150 for roller shades, and about $200 for wood), plus DFW install at $15 per window ($150 minimum) and $5 per window for professional take-down when existing treatments are on the window. Enter exact measurements on each product page or schedule a free measure for a finalized quote.

Blinds for Homeowners — New Homes & Renovations

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