Blind Stores and Retailers
Where did you get those blinds?
There are several choices available for blind stores and retailers. Which retailer you choose to deal with will depend on the type of blind, particular brand and customer service options you are looking for. The Internet is the primary source of research and shopping for most consumers.
Purchasing blinds on the Internet is incredibly quick and easy. Most retailers provide online order forms that are simple to follow and allow you to order your purchases any time, anywhere. The most consumer-minded sites offer in-house visits, free product samples and interactive features that allow you to view window coverings in different situations. Internet shopping is probably the most convenient way to shop for blinds and shutters.
Some consumers prefer to shop for their blinds in person. This option allows you to speak directly with sales representatives and physically interact with different products. Some retail outlets have reduced their inventory though, and simply offer an in-person catalog shopping experience. While you can still purchase pre-manufactured blinds and shutters, the industry is becoming more customized. This means that in most cases, your window coverings are going to be manufactured to your specifications and will not come off the shelf.
The most popular window covering retailers, both online and in person, are:
- American Blinds, Wallpaper and More
- Blinds to Go
- 3 Day Blinds
American Blinds, Wallpaper and More offers the opportunity to save 25 to 85 percent off most retail store prices. It features a lowest-price guarantee which promises to beat the lowest price you find anywhere else by $10. Though it's primarily an Internet retailer, American Blinds does have one retail outlet in Michigan. While the online format allows you to explore your options at your leisure, the company makes sure that you are never on your own when you need help. The site offers personal shoppers as well as live online and telephone customer service. There is also a personal scrapbook offered on the website. Here, consumers can collect ideas and photos in a personalized space.
American Blinds is one of the most popular blind retailers on the Internet. The concern shown for variety and interactive customer service make shopping enjoyable.
Blinds to Go is "North America's largest manufacturer and retailer of quality blinds and shades." They also have a strong Internet presence, but there are also retail outlets in almost every eastern state as well as a few Canadian provinces like Ontario and Quebec.
The benefit to shopping with Blinds to Go is that the company focuses completely on blinds and shades, therefore it has extensive knowledge and experience in the window-decorating industry. The website and retail stores offer every type of blind and shade imaginable, including horizontal, vertical, roller and wood blinds. The company is confident in their products and offers a 100 percent lifetime warranty.
3 Day Blinds offers the most shopping options out of all the top blind retailers. You can shop online in one of the retail showrooms found in every state, or schedule an in-home consultation to purchase your blinds. Free samples of most of the materials are available to help you match your purchases to your home.
The online options are designed with consumer needs in mind. You can use the "iDesign System" to view the products in various settings and research all the different types and materials available. There is also a quick quote option to help you find blinds in your price range. One of the most helpful research tools found on the website is the Decorating Tips guide. All of the interactive options are meant to help you make an accurate and satisfying choice.
