Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Window Coverings: Why Tailored Solutions Work Best for Arizona Homes
Window coverings are an important piece to the function and overall look of a room, tying the entire aesthetic together or adding the final pop of style and flash. Nowadays, homeowners have more choices than ever before, including store-bought, ready-to-install window treatments. While these options may be affordable, they lack the design panache of custom window treatments. This time on the Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills blog, we are talking custom vs off-the-shelf window coverings, and why tailored solutions work best here in Arizona.
The Pros And Cons Of Store-Bought Window Treatments
There are some pros for off-the-shelf window coverings, we aren’t going to lie to you. You can find some simple options at the big box stores, and they work. The biggest? You can typically find a good deal, which is helpful if you’re doing a big renovation project. But that’s really about it… Let’s take a look at the downsides of off-the-shelf treatments.
Poor Quality Fabric
An overwhelming majority of off-the-shelf window treatments are made with cheap, poor-quality fabrics, that’s why they can be so affordable! But over the long run, these fabrics are more likely to be damaged, and they’ll almost certainly take a beating from the AZ sun.
Limited Designs
Off-the-shelf window treatments typically come in just a few different varieties, so you’ll be searching for one that matches your decor well enough for a long time. If you do manage to find a great option that works with your color scheme, then you have to hope that it is the right type of covering or has the right features you’re looking for. It is incredibly rare to find the exact right thing off the shelf.
Limited Functions
Window treatments do more than just dress up windows, as we know. They can be specifically built for privacy, for enhanced lighting control, or motorized and automated so you don’t have to even think about them. Off-the-shelf window treatments rarely come with such functions and features. Store-bought window treatments are usually limited in size, style, and function, and often include only basic drapes, blinds, or shades.
Poor Sizing
Just like anything else that can be bought “off the rack,” window treatments off the shelf come in limited sizes. While many homes have standard window sizes, just about every home has a special window or two that are unique, whether they are a little wide or narrow, etc. When that happens, ill-fitting window coverings detract from the look of your home.
The Benefits Of Custom Window Treatment
Custom window treatments give homeowners the flexibility, form, and function they are after, matching the design of their home’s unique architecture and delivering the specific functions desired.
Flexible Designs
Custom window treatments are tailor-made to suit the homeowner's individual needs and desires. With the help of Budget Blinds, homeowners can custom-design their window treatments, whether they are naturally gifted designers or not. Custom window treatments mean you get the exact look you’re after to match your home's existing aesthetic. In Arizona, with our beautiful Southwest desert landscape all around us, our designs are more specific than off-the-shelf window treatments allow.
Improved Energy Efficiency
One of the biggest demands of Arizona homes is window treatments that can do something to help with all this light and heat. Custom window treatments from Budget Blinds are designed with comfort and efficiency in mind. We curate materials that help insulate your home from outside temperatures, block harsh UV rays, and keep your space more comfortable while reducing energy costs. Off-the-shelf treatments aren’t made for our environment.
Dialed-in Privacy
Custom window treatments are designed to deliver the exact level of privacy homeowners are after, whether that’s through layered and paired treatments, specially chosen fabric opacity, or custom-built automation setups that keep your home private, as you wish it. Speaking of automation…
Automation
Automation is another big benefit that custom window treatments from Budget Blinds have over store-bought window coverings. Custom window treatments can be automated, motorized, and paired with smart home systems or smartphones to give homeowners total control of their windows at their fingertips!
Design Assistance and Pro Installation
Do you know what the biggest advantage of going with custom-built window treatments is? It comes with professional guidance attached to it! Buying a custom window treatment from a professional team will make the process much more manageable. The professional team here at Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills can help you choose the type of window treatment best for your unique situation, design the exact right solution for your Arizona home, and install it professionally – all you have to worry about is picking out the things you love! Ready to find custom window coverings for your home? Start with a free consultation with a local design expert.