Why Budget Blinds of Boise & Nampa

20+ years ago Quent decided to make a major career change from a government auditor to a small business owner. Together with his wife Andrea they moved from Utah to Idaho, bought a window covering franchise, and built a new house. To make all of this change even more exciting they had a baby just one week before the move and start of the new career. Quent’s background is in accounting with a degree from Brigham Young University. Quent has embraced Budget Blinds and has become a leader in the industry. Quent and his team have won over 25 Inspired Drapes awards and has had their work published in design trade magazines multiple times. In 2020 Quent was awarded the Franchise of the Year award. Quent’s kids have all worked in the business helping in many areas but are growing up fast with a few finishing high school, one in college and another working in the Boise area. Sunglasses and cowboy boots always make Quent smile. Quent loves to travel; he has visited all 50 states and has been to over 30 countries. In addition to traveling the world Quent loves hot summer pool days and his favorite place to be is his own back yard in Idaho. 

If you ever find yourself hiking in our beautiful mountains, you just might run into Lexie, our Customer Care Manager! She loves her outdoor time and is captivated by the beauty of waterfalls, sunrises, and sunsets. She enjoys spending time with her family when she’s not taking in the beautiful local scenery. Lexie is originally from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, a small town about 8 hours away from Boise, where she first joined the customer service industry as a young teen. From a small restaurant in Bonners Ferry to an Olive Garden in Virginia to Pilot Travel Center in North Dakota, Lexie has acquired her customer care skills from various positions she’s held all across the country. Since she began working with Budget Blinds, she has found that advocating for her clients fills her heart with joy. Lexie also takes great pride in being a part of our supportive work environment and always lends a hand to her fellow team members in need.

After joining our install crew in 2013 and working his way up to Install Manager, we are so grateful to have grown alongside Ben over the last decade! Concord, California, might be where Ben was born and raised, but Emmett, Idaho, has been his home for over a decade. This self-described tinkerer enjoys fixing old cars and motorcycles and tending to his small hobby farm. He names every cow, goat, and chicken on his farm with hilariously morbid food-themed names, like Meatball! Ben has a lot of love for his install family and takes pride in being their leader. His favorite part of the job is seeing the smile on his client's faces when they are matched with the perfect window covering for their living space. Personally, Ben’s favorite window treatment is motorized exterior roller shades, and he recommends them to all of our clients.

Roy, one of our talented Style Consultants, may not have found his roots in Idaho– but since his relocation to the Gem State, he has spent his free time hunting big game and raising pet chickens. Before joining Budget Blinds, Roy worked in automotive sales and church ministry. His faith stays close to his heart, and he is a travel lover that is in awe of Idaho’s natural beauty. His wife, Kayla, is his best friend, and they have three wonderful kids together. Roy is a pun enthusiast who always looks to bring laughter and smiles into every room. The world needs more humor, after all! As our Style Consultant, Roy takes great joy in finding design solutions that turn a house into a home. He believes motorized and cordless shades are the way to go and says perfectly paired drapes add value and grandeur to any space. Though he loves his Boise community, the biggest thing he misses about his pre-Idaho life is soaking up some rays while relaxing on the beach!

With over five years of interior design experience and a certification as a Feng Shui consultant, Jennifer Hewitt brings a unique perspective to her role as a Style Consultant at Budget Blinds. More than just a designer, she’s a self-proclaimed “house therapist,” offering home readings, intention setting, and home clearings to create spaces that radiate balance and harmony. Her Feng Shui background allows her to see the full picture—where energy flows, where it gets stuck, and how to enhance a home’s overall sense of peace and beauty.

Born and raised in San Diego, Jennifer thrives on creativity and freedom, which is why she loves helping people transform their homes. Her go-to window treatment? Draperies! She believes they add softness, warmth, texture, and depth, making any space feel like a cozy retreat.

Jennifer describes her personal design style as Old World meets Farmhouse—a blend of timeless elegance and rustic charm. And if she had to choose one color to represent her? Yellow—a shade full of happiness, sunshine, light, and love.

When she’s not designing, Jennifer is all about movement and adventure. She loves staying active whether it’s yoga, Pilates, dance, hiking, skating, or skiing. Her perfect weekend includes exploring new places with her husband and kids, getting outdoors, and diving into a good book. She also has a passion for refurbishing furniture and hopes to master knitting next.

A lover of pasta, burritos, and the occasional bag of Dots Pretzels, Jennifer fuels her days with mushroom coffee. She finds inspiration in the arts—especially professional ballet, with favorites like ABT (American Ballet Theatre) and San Francisco Ballet.

Her personal mantra?
"Shine Your Light."

Jennifer is passionate about helping clients create spaces that not only look beautiful but feel beautiful. Whether it’s draperies that add warmth or Feng Shui principles that bring harmony, she’s dedicated to designing homes that uplift, inspire, and shine!