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

Homeowner guide · DFW & nationwide

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What homeowners usually buy

One product line and color across the home keeps every room coordinated. These are the four most common whole-home picks.

2" faux wood blinds

Best whole-home value — durable, moisture-resistant, and custom cut to each opening.

Shop 2" faux wood blinds

Roller shades

Clean, modern look for living areas, primary suites, and patio doors.

Shop roller shades

2" wood blinds

Premium hardwood upgrade for dining rooms, offices, and focal windows.

Shop 2" wood blinds

1" vinyl mini blinds

Budget-friendly for garages, laundry rooms, and secondary spaces.

Shop 1" vinyl mini blinds

Homeowner FAQs

More homeowner resources

Blinds by room

Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, office, nursery, and media room guides.

Blinds for bedrooms

Blackout rollers and cordless faux wood for sleep and kids’ rooms.

Blinds for bathrooms

Moisture-resistant faux wood and vinyl for humid baths.

Blinds for rental homes

Durable vinyl mini and faux wood specs for landlords and single-family rentals.

New construction sizing guide

Typical builder window widths and what new homeowners buy.

Blinds for D.R. Horton homes

D.R. Horton window sizes, Express and townhome fronts, and what Horton owners usually buy.

Blinds for Lennar homes

Lennar window sizes, townhome fronts, and what Lennar owners usually buy.

Blinds for Pulte homes

Pulte and Centex open floorplans, patio doors, and builder widths.

Blinds for Meritage homes

Meritage production-home window sizes in DFW and nationwide.

Blinds for Highland Homes

DFW regional builder — Frisco, Prosper, Collin & Denton counties.

Blinds for KB Home

KB Home window sizes, townhome fronts, and what KB owners usually buy.

Blinds for Perry Homes

Perry Homes Texas builder guide — DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Blinds for David Weekley Homes

David Weekley production-home window sizes in DFW, Houston, and nationwide.

Blinds for Beazer Homes

Beazer Homes window modules and blind sizing guide.

Blinds for Coventry Homes

Coventry Homes regional Texas builder — DFW and Houston.

Manufactured & mobile home windows

Factory call-size bands, shallow jambs, and mount tips for HUD-code homes.

Blinds for Clayton Homes

Clayton manufactured homes — vinyl mini, verticals, and custom-cut sizes.

Blinds for Cavco Homes

Cavco factory modules — measure every opening before ordering.

Blinds for Champion Homes

Champion / Skyline Champion manufactured-home window size bands.

Blinds for Palm Harbor Homes

Palm Harbor manufactured homes — shallow frames and call-size bands.

Blinds for Fleetwood Homes

Fleetwood manufactured and mobile homes — custom-cut blinds.

Blinds for Destiny Homes

Destiny Homes factory windows — vinyl mini and vertical picks.

Blinds for Oak Creek Homes

Oak Creek Texas-built manufactured homes — size bands and product picks.

How to measure windows

Step-by-step video and inside vs outside mount tips.

Professional installation

DFW install services for homeowners.

Free samples

Order swatches before you commit to a color.