Budget Blinds of La Crosse and Winona

Every fall, something changes in La Crosse. The leaves drop off the bluffs and homes on the hillside lose their cover. A living room that felt private all summer can suddenly look out on the street below. The view of the river and the bluffs is still there, and you probably want to keep it.

Top-down, bottom-up shades and sheer shades help here. You can cover the lower half of a window and leave the top open to the sky. We wrote more about this in which La Crosse rooms feel exposed when the bluff trees go bare.

Older homes in La Crosse and Winona bring a different puzzle. Many date back to the lumber era. Their windows are often tall or odd-sized, and some have arched tops. Stock blinds rarely fit them. We measure each one by hand and order coverings made for that exact opening.

Up the road, Onalaska and Holmen keep adding new homes with wide windows and plenty of sun. Those rooms can get warm by mid-afternoon in July. Solar shades and cellular shades cut the heat and glare without making the room feel closed in.

Our Onalaska showroom is a good place to see shades, shutters and drapery up close. For the free consultation, we come to your house to check the light and measure every window. You can also read about the family behind our Coulee Region team.

Book your free in-home consultation and we'll help you keep the view without that fishbowl feeling.

Do you install blinds in Holmen and Winona?

We serve La Crosse, Onalaska and Holmen plus West Salem and Winona. La Crescent is on our list too, just across the river from La Crosse. On the Wisconsin side we also go out to Sparta, Westby and Trempealeau.

What window problems are common in La Crosse homes?

Hillside homes below the bluffs feel exposed once the leaves drop, but the views are worth keeping. Older homes in La Crosse and Winona often have tall, odd-size or arched windows. New builds in Onalaska and Holmen have wide windows and lots of sun, so solar shades are worth a look.

Where's the closest Budget Blinds showroom to La Crosse?

Our showroom is in Onalaska, a short drive up from La Crosse. Visit to see shades up close, or we can bring samples to your home in Winona or Westby for a free consultation.

What goes on during a free in-home visit in Onalaska?

Your design consultant walks each room with you for 1 to 2 hours, from the patio door to the wide window over the tub. We measure every window and talk through what each room needs. You'll get a quote before we leave, at no cost to you.

Can I try blind samples in my Winona home?

Yes. We bring working samples and fabric swatches across the river to Winona and everywhere else we serve. Hold them up to a window that faces Sugar Loaf, and you'll see right away which colors work with that view.

How long do custom shades take in La Crosse?

Most La Crosse orders are ready to install in 4 to 6 weeks, because we have each one made for your windows. We'll give you a timeline at the visit and let you know when your order is ready to install. If you want privacy before the bluff leaves fall in October, start in late summer.

Do you take away old blinds when you install in Holmen?

Yes. Our own team installs everything, then takes down your old blinds and hauls them off. That means no pile of bent blinds left in the garage after your new shades go up in your Holmen home.

What warranty do you offer in La Crosse and Winona?

On both sides of the river, most of our products are backed by our No-Questions-Asked Warranty. If a shade isn't working right, give us a call. From there, we'll talk through what's going on and work with you on the right fix.

Will motorized shades reach a tall stairwell window in La Crosse?

Yes. A remote raises and lowers them, and you can program a daily schedule or other automation too. They're handy for a tall stairwell window in an older La Crosse home or a wide sunny wall in Onalaska.

Do you offer financing for blinds in La Crosse?

Flexible payment options and financing are both available. That way you can plan for the whole house instead of one room at a time. Ask about them at our Onalaska showroom or during your free in-home consultation.*

*Financing options may vary by location and are subject to credit approval.