# Window Blinds Ottawa | Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters

URL: https://windowblindsottawa.ca/

7,500+ Ottawa Homes Measured and Installed. 18 Years in the NCR.

# Window Blinds Ottawa: Custom Measurement, Design & Install for Residential, Condo & Commercial

**Window Blinds Ottawa** has measured and installed Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, and Shade-O-Matic blinds across the NCR for over 18 years, from a Barrhaven new-build with 14 cordless cellular shades at $4,200 to a Rockcliffe Park heritage home with 22 wood blinds in curved bay windows, a Centretown condo tower with 180 motorized rollers across 24 units, and a Kanata tech-exec residence with Lutron Serena hardwired integration across the main floor. In our opinion, a well-measured blind is like a tailored suit: it hangs clean, closes clean, and never looks store-bought. It still blows our mind how often homeowners inherit stock blinds cut an inch short of the window and spend five years staring at the gap.

Every blind is measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch, specified for Ontario Building Code 9.7 fenestration compliance where applicable, manufactured locally through our 15 Canadian supplier network, and installed by WSIB-covered crews carrying $2M CGL. We finish most single-home orders in a single day and back every install with Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer standing held since 2012 and a written 2-year workmanship warranty across Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester and the rest of the NCR.

-   ✓ 18Y NCR Experience
-   ✓ Hunter Douglas Certified
-   ✓ 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom
-   ✓ $2M CGL + WSIB Cleared
-   ✓ 2-Year Written Warranty
-   ✓ 400+ Samples In-Home

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![Bright Ottawa living room with custom roller and cellular shades on large windows](/images/misc/bright-ottawa-living-room-with-custom-light-grey-r.webp)

Free In-Home Measure ($150 Credit) Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer

"At Window Blinds Ottawa, our vision is to give every NCR homeowner the exact same blinds they would get in a Rockcliffe heritage home, measured to the sixteenth of an inch and installed in a single day. We enjoy watching clients close a cordless cellular shade the first time and feel how smooth the lift mechanism is. We routinely hear that we exceeded their expectations, and this is what brings us joy."

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Daniel Mackenzie

Founder, Window Blinds Ottawa (18 Yrs Experience)

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-   18 Years in the NCR
-   7,500+ Homes Installed
-   Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer
-   5-Star Customer Satisfaction
-   Written 2-Year Warranty

Brands we spec, measure and install

-   Hunter Douglas
-   Levolor
-   Graber
-   Shade-O-Matic
-   Altex
-   Maxxmar
-   Lutron

Local Home Insights

## 5 Signs Your Ottawa Home Needs New Window Blinds

Most blinds do not fail all at once. They get a little worse every season until you stop noticing. Nine times out of ten, Ottawa homeowners put up with tired blinds for years longer than they need to. If two or more of these sound familiar, it is time for a measure.

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    **Visible light gaps.** Blinds measured short leak morning sun around the edges. If you can see a bright stripe down each side of the window at 7am, the blind was cut to the nearest inch, not to your window.
    
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    **Winter drafts at the glass.** That cold spot by the sofa in January is often cold glass chilling the air. A double-cell shade traps air at the window and the cold spot fades.
    
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    **Yellowed or warped slats.** Ottawa summer UV breaks down builder-grade vinyl. Yellow, bowed slats on south and west windows will not recover.
    
4.  4
    
    **Frayed or sticking lift cords.** Worn cords are a safety issue as much as a nuisance, and older corded blinds do not meet today's Canadian cord rules. Cordless fixes both.
    
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    **Renovation mismatch.** New trim, new paint, new floors, and the same 1990s blinds. Coverings are the last thing people update and the first thing guests see.
    

![Stock blind sitting short with a light gap next to a custom measured blind fitting tight](/images/content/side-by-side-comparison-of-a-stock-blind-sitting-s.webp)

The inch that makes the difference

Stock blinds cut to the nearest inch are like gym shorts worn to a wedding: works technically, but you'll feel it all day. A measured blind closes clean edge to edge.

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Honest Answers

## What Actually Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Replacing Their Blinds

We hear the same four worries on almost every measure. Here are straight answers.

### Price shock

In our opinion, the shock usually comes from not knowing the number until the salesperson is at your kitchen table. That is why every range is on this site. A typical Ottawa home with 10-14 windows lands between $2,800 and $9,500, and a condo with 6-8 windows between $1,800 and $5,500. You can drop motors, switch fabrics or phase rooms to hit a budget, and every line is itemised so you can see where the money goes.

### Custom vs stock

Stock is fine for a basement or a standard-size rental window, and we sell it from the Nepean showroom. For the rooms you live in, custom wins because Ottawa windows are rarely square. A blind made to the sixteenth of an inch closes without gaps and lasts longer because it is not rubbing the frame.

### Is blackout really needed?

For a nursery, a shift worker or anyone who wakes at 5am in June, yes. For most other bedrooms, room-darkening is plenty. True blackout also needs side channels or an outside mount, not just a thicker fabric, so we only quote it where you will notice the difference.

### Is motorization worth it?

On two-storey windows, big south walls and anything you cannot reach, absolutely. On a powder room window, no. Most clients motorize three or four key windows and keep the rest cordless. Battery motors run $550-$1,800 per window, and existing rollers can often be retrofitted for $350-$850.

How We Work

## How Our Ottawa Window Blinds Process Works, 5 Steps

From the first measure to the last bracket, this is what happens in your Ottawa home. Most houses go from measure to finished install in about 4 weeks.

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    ### In-Home Laser Measurement
    
    A certified measurer visits and records every window to within 1/16 of an inch, including jamb depth, square and obstructions like handles and cranks.
    
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    ### Design Consultation
    
    400+ fabric, wood and cellular samples checked against your trim, floors and real window light, with a written CAD quote before you commit.
    
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    ### Order and Manufacture
    
    Some companies measure to the nearest inch and the blind sits an inch short. We order to exact specs through 15 Canadian suppliers.
    
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    ### Delivery and Verification
    
    Daniel Mackenzie oversees fulfilment so the hardware matches the job sheet. Every blind is checked for size, colour and brackets before the truck leaves Nepean.
    
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    ### Professional Install
    
    Single-day WSIB-covered install, packaging hauled away, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty handed over at the door.
    

Ready to see what your windows need?

The in-home measure is free, the quote is itemised in CAD, and your $150 credit comes off the order. Every install carries a written 2-year workmanship warranty.

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Published Pricing

## Window Blinds Cost in Ottawa, Published in CAD

Transparent CAD pricing, never gated. These are installed prices per window, including the in-home measure, delivery, WSIB-covered install and the written 2-year workmanship warranty.

### Ottawa price summary

CAD, installed

Roller Blinds

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Zebra Blinds

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Blackout Blinds

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Cellular / Honeycomb Shades

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Wood Blinds

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Motorized Blinds (Battery)

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Custom Blinds (bespoke)

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Whole-Home Package (10-14 Windows) $2,800-$9,500 CAD

Condo Package (6-8 Windows) $1,800-$5,500 CAD

In-Home Measurement + Consultation FREE ($150 Credit)

Every quote itemises measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install separately. 

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Instant Estimates

### Ottawa Window Blinds Cost Estimator

Pick a blind type, number of windows and motorization to see an installed CAD range based on our published pricing.

Blind Type Mini Blinds ($95-$300/window)Vinyl Blinds ($95-$350/window)Aluminum Blinds ($120-$450/window)Roller Blinds ($180-$600/window)White Blinds ($180-$600/window)Zebra Blinds ($220-$750/window)Faux Wood Blinds ($220-$700/window)Vertical Blinds ($250-$800/window)Cordless Blinds ($250-$850/window)Blackout Blinds ($280-$900/window)Cellular / Honeycomb Shades ($300-$1,100/window)Wood Blinds ($350-$1,200/window)Roman Shades ($350-$1,250/window)Custom Blinds ($450-$3,500/window)Window Shutters ($500-$2,500/window)

Number of Windows 

An average Ottawa home has 10-14 windows. A condo usually has 6-8.

Motorization Manual cordless (included) Rechargeable battery motor Hardwired PowerView / Lutron

Estimated Ottawa Installed Cost

$1,800 - $6,000 CAD

Typical midpoint: $3,900

Includes in-home measurement, delivery, WSIB install and written 2-year workmanship warranty.

**Lock in an exact itemised quote.** Book the free in-home measure and keep a $150 credit.

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Estimates only, based on published CAD ranges per window installed. Final pricing follows the in-home measure and an itemised written quote.

Know Before You Buy

## What Is the Difference Between Stock and Custom Window Blinds

**Stock blinds** are ready-made in standard sizes, usually from 24 to 72 inches wide, and you can pick them up the same week. They run about $95 to $600 per window. They work well on standard, square windows in basements, rentals and secondary rooms.

**Custom blinds** are measured in-home and manufactured to your exact window, then delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. They run $450 to $3,500 per window. You choose the fabric, colour, lift system and mount, and the blind fits edge to edge without a light gap.

Some windows are custom only: arches and other specialty shapes, oversized glass, bay and bow windows, and anything that needs a bespoke colour. Custom blinds measured in-home are like a dentist's crown: made for one mouth, lasts twenty years. Our 

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Choosing a Company

## How to Choose a Window Blind Company in Ottawa: 8-Point Checklist

In our opinion, picking wrong costs more than picking the expensive blind. A cheap install that sits an inch short means paying twice. Before you book anyone, ours included, run through these eight points. A company that ticks all eight has the training, insurance and staying power to stand behind the work.

Nine times out of ten, this is where the previous company cut corners: they quoted from a phone call, had no showroom, and were gone when a bracket failed a year later. Ask for each item in writing. A good company will not mind.

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    ### Hunter Douglas certification
    
    A certified dealer has been trained on the products and has direct access to the full lineup and support.
    
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    ### In-home measurement standard
    
    Not a phone estimate or "send us your sizes". A trained measurer at every window.
    
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    ### A physical showroom you can visit
    
    Somewhere to touch samples and run working displays, and an address that will still be there next year.
    
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    ### $2M CGL
    
    Commercial general liability insurance in case something goes wrong in your home.
    
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    ### WSIB cleared
    
    Installers covered for workplace injury, so a ladder accident is not your liability.
    
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    ### Written workmanship warranty
    
    Ours is 2 years in writing. Manufacturer warranties are separate and vary by product.
    
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    ### Local Ottawa phone and address
    
    A 613 number that rings a real person and a local base, not a national call centre.
    
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    ### 10+ years tenure
    
    Long enough to have seen every Ottawa window type and to still be around for service calls.
    

Case Studies

## Recent Window Blind Projects Across Ottawa NCR

Real projects, real CAD numbers and real timelines. It still blows our mind when we finish one like the Rockcliffe bays, but most jobs look like the Barrhaven new build: measured, ordered, installed in a day.

![Barrhaven new build with cordless cellular shades on the main floor](/images/misc/main-floor-of-a-barrhaven-new-build-with-fourteen-.webp)

### Barrhaven new build, 14 cordless cellular shades

Measured the week the owners got keys. Up before the movers arrived.

$4,200 CAD 3 weeks

![Rockcliffe Park curved bay windows fitted with stained wood blinds](/images/misc/curved-bay-windows-in-a-rockcliffe-park-heritage-h.webp)

### Rockcliffe Park heritage home, 22 wood blinds in curved bay windows

Laser-templated every pane of two curved bays and stain-matched to original trim.

$9,800 CAD 5 weeks

![Centretown condo unit with motorized roller shades on floor-to-ceiling windows](/images/misc/centretown-condo-unit-with-floor-to-ceiling-window.webp)

### Centretown condo tower, 180 motorized rollers across 24 units

Templated after hours, installed over 3 phased nights so no tenant lost coverage.

$42,000 CAD 6 weeks

![Kanata great room with hardwired motorized shades and a wall keypad](/images/misc/kanata-executive-home-great-room-with-hardwired-mo.webp)

### Kanata Lutron Serena residence, main floor smart integration

Hardwired shades tied into existing lighting scenes. They close at 6pm on their own.

$12,500 CAD 4 weeks

![Orleans master bedroom with a blackout roller blind in side channels](/images/misc/orleans-master-bedroom-with-a-blackout-roller-blin.webp)

### Orleans master bedroom blackout + living room zebra package

Blackout rollers with side channels upstairs, light-filtering zebras downstairs.

$2,800 CAD 2 weeks

![Lansdowne-area condo with battery-powered roller shades and a smart speaker](/images/misc/lansdowne-area-condo-living-room-with-battery-powe.webp)

### Lansdowne-area condo at Bank and Fifth, PowerView battery rollers + Alexa

Re-measured after another company got it wrong twice. Now on the building vendor list.

$14,800 CAD Installed in one morning

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15 Canadian Supplier Network

## Every Window Blind We Install Across Ottawa & the NCR

These are the 18 blind, shade and shutter types we measure, order and install. Each one is measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch and built through our network of 15 Canadian manufacturers, including Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber and Shade-O-Matic. Prices are installed, per window, in CAD. Most Ottawa homes end up mixing two or three types: cordless cellular shades in bedrooms for warmth, zebra or roller blinds in living spaces for light control, and faux wood in kitchens and bathrooms where steam would warp real wood. For condos and commercial spaces, motorized rollers and solar screens do most of the work. Not sure where to start? Book the free measure and we will bring samples of all of them.

**Residential:** Ran into a good one last month in a Hintonburg semi. Homeowner wanted blackout cellular shades for a baby's room but the window had a 2-inch recess that stock sizes do not fit. We measured in-home, ordered Hunter Douglas Duette with side-channel tracks, and installed in a single morning. Client Priya W. said the room went from dusk-visible to pitch-dark in under 60 seconds.

**Commercial:** We did a Centretown condo tower on Bank Street for 180 motorized rollers across 24 units last fall, templated after-hours, installed over 3 phased nights so no tenant lost blind coverage, and ended up on the property manager's approved vendor list for the next build phase.

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![Light grey fabric roller blinds half lowered on living room windows in an Ottawa home](/images/misc/light-grey-fabric-roller-blinds-half-lowered-on-th.webp)

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Roller Blinds Ottawa

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$180-$600 / window

Clean, modern roller blinds cut to the sixteenth of an inch, from light-filtering to full blackout and motorized.

Light-FilteringBlackoutDual-ShadeCordlessMotorized

Commercial: 180 motorized rollers for a Centretown condo tower on Bank Street, installed over 3 phased nights.

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![Grey zebra blinds with alternating sheer and solid bands in a Barrhaven new-build living room](/images/misc/grey-zebra-blinds-with-alternating-sheer-and-solid.webp)

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Zebra Blinds Ottawa

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$220-$750 / window

Alternating sheer and solid bands that move from filtered daylight to privacy with one pull or one tap.

Light-FilteringBlackoutCordlessMotorized

Eleven zebras in a Half Moon Bay new build, bands lined up across every main-floor window.

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![Beige fabric vertical blinds on a wide sliding patio door in an Ottawa family room](/images/misc/soft-beige-fabric-vertical-blinds-on-a-wide-slidin.webp)

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Vertical Blinds Ottawa

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$250-$800 / window

Budget-friendly coverage for wide windows and sliders, with modern fabric and S-vane options.

PVC VaneFabric VaneS-VanePatio Door

Fabric S-vanes replaced 25-year-old clacking PVC on a Convent Glen patio door.

See Vertical Blinds pricing and options

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![Brushed silver aluminum venetian blinds on an Ottawa condo kitchen window](/images/misc/brushed-silver-aluminum-venetian-blinds-tilted-hal.webp)

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Aluminum Blinds Ottawa

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$120-$450 / window

Durable, budget-friendly metal slat blinds for kitchens, baths, offices and rentals.

1-Inch Slat2-Inch SlatCordless

Levolor aluminum swapped into nine rental windows in Pineview between tenants.

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![White vinyl horizontal blinds on a bedroom window in an Ottawa rental apartment](/images/misc/white-vinyl-horizontal-blinds-half-tilted-on-a-bri.webp)

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Vinyl Blinds Ottawa

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$95-$350 / window

Low-cost, easy-clean vinyl blinds for rentals, basements and laundry rooms, with UV-stabilized options.

UV-StabilizedCordlessRental Grade

Fourteen vinyl blinds across an Orleans duplex, up before the new lease started.

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![White 1-inch mini blinds mounted flush in shallow basement windows of an Ottawa rec room](/images/misc/white-one-inch-mini-blinds-mounted-flush-in-shallo.webp)

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Mini Blinds Ottawa

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$95-$300 / window

Low-profile 1-inch slat blinds for shallow recesses, basement windows and door glass.

1-Inch AluminumVinylDoor-Mount

Mini blinds on four shallow Gloucester basement windows, installed in 40 minutes.

See Mini Blinds pricing and options

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### Material / Premium

![Walnut-stained real wood blinds with cloth tapes in a Glebe heritage living room](/images/misc/walnut-stained-real-wood-blinds-with-cloth-tapes-o.webp)

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Wood Blinds Ottawa

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$350-$1,200 / window

Real hardwood slat blinds for living rooms, dens and heritage homes, stained or painted to match your trim.

2-Inch Slat2.5-Inch SlatCordlessStained Finish

Rockcliffe Park: 22 custom wood blinds in curved bay windows, $9,800, 5 weeks.

See Wood Blinds pricing and options

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![White faux wood blinds tilted open over a kitchen sink window in an Ottawa home](/images/misc/white-faux-wood-blinds-with-two-inch-slats-tilted-.webp)

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Faux Wood Blinds Ottawa

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$220-$700 / window

The wood look without the warping: moisture-proof composite slats for kitchens, baths and busy family rooms.

2-Inch SlatCordlessWaterproof Bathroom-Grade

Kitchen and two bathrooms in a Barrhaven home done as one package for $1,900.

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![Cordless cellular shade raised halfway in an Ottawa nursery with no cords hanging](/images/misc/white-cordless-cellular-shade-raised-halfway-in-a-.webp)

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Cordless Blinds Ottawa

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$250-$850 / window

Cord-free blinds and shades for homes with kids and pets, across roller, cellular, wood and roman styles.

Cordless RollerCordless CellularCordless Wood & Faux WoodCordless Roman

Every window in a Stittsville family home made cordless in one morning, 12 windows.

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![Bright white faux wood blinds matched to white window trim in an Ottawa living room](/images/misc/bright-white-faux-wood-blinds-matched-to-white-pai.webp)

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White Blinds Ottawa

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$180-$600 / window

Bright white, off-white and cream blinds matched to your trim in roller, faux wood and aluminum.

White Faux WoodWhite RollerWhite Aluminum

Warm-white faux wood matched to Hampton Park trim in a ten-minute sample visit.

See White Blinds pricing and options

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### Specialty / Shades

![Blackout roller blind in side channels fully closed with no edge light in an Ottawa bedroom](/images/misc/dark-bedroom-with-a-blackout-roller-blind-in-white.webp)

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Blackout Blinds Ottawa

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$280-$900 / window

True blackout for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms, with side-channel tracks that stop edge light.

100% Opacity FabricSide-Channel TracksBedroom & Nursery

Hintonburg nursery: Duette blackout with side channels, pitch-dark in under 60 seconds.

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![White cordless honeycomb cellular shades on frosty Ottawa living room windows in winter](/images/misc/white-cordless-honeycomb-cellular-shades-lowered-o.webp)

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Cellular / Honeycomb Shades Ottawa

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$300-$1,100 / window

Insulating honeycomb shades that trap air at the glass through Ottawa winters, in single, double and triple cell.

Single-CellDouble-CellTriple-CellBlackoutTop-Down Bottom-Up

Barrhaven new build: 14 cordless Hunter Douglas cellular shades, $4,200, 3 weeks.

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![Natural linen flat fold roman shades half raised in an Ottawa dining room](/images/misc/natural-linen-flat-fold-roman-shades-half-raised-o.webp)

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Roman Shades Ottawa

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$350-$1,250 / window

Soft fabric shades in flat, hobbled and relaxed folds, chosen from 400+ samples in your own light.

Flat FoldHobbledRelaxedCordless Safety Lift

Hobbled linen romans picked at the actual window in a Glebe dining room.

See Roman Shades pricing and options

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![Motorized roller shades lowering on tall windows in a modern Ottawa condo living room](/images/misc/motorized-roller-shades-lowering-on-tall-windows-o.webp)

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Motorized Blinds Ottawa

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$550-$2,500 / window

Battery or hardwired motorized blinds with Alexa, Google Home, PowerView and Lutron integration.

BatteryHardwiredAlexa & Google HomeHunter Douglas PowerViewLutron Serena

Lansdowne-area condo: PowerView battery rollers on Alexa, $14,800, installed in one morning.

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### Custom + Service Hubs

![Custom shade fitted to an arched window in a Rockcliffe Park heritage home](/images/misc/custom-fitted-shade-on-an-arched-window-above-a-fr.webp)

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Custom Blinds Ottawa

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$450-$3,500 / window

Made-to-measure blinds for oversized, arched and specialty windows, in hardwood species and bespoke colours.

Hardwood SpeciesExotic MaterialsOversized WindowsSpecialty ShapesBespoke Colours

Rockcliffe Park arched transom templated in paper. The shade fits the curve exactly.

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![Fabric panel track shade on a wide sliding patio door in an Ottawa family room](/images/misc/grey-fabric-panel-track-shade-partly-open-on-a-wid.webp)

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Patio Door Blinds Ottawa

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$350-$1,400 / door

Blinds for sliding and French doors: verticals, panel tracks and rollers fitted around handles and traffic.

Sliding Patio DoorPanel TrackFrench DoorVerticals for Sliders

Ten-foot Chapman Mills slider fitted with a panel track that stacks clear of the door.

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![Angled bay window in a 1960s Gloucester living room with matching wood blinds](/images/misc/three-pane-angled-bay-window-in-a-1960s-gloucester.webp)

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Bay Window Blinds Ottawa

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$450-$2,200 / bay

Bay and bow window blinds templated at the angles so headrails meet cleanly in the corners.

Angled BayBow & CurvedBox BayBay Shutters

Gloucester 1960s bay with three mismatched blinds, now one matching set that closes tight.

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![White hardwood plantation shutters with louvers tilted open in an Ottawa front room](/images/misc/white-hardwood-plantation-shutters-with-three-and-.webp)

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Window Shutters Ottawa

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$500-$2,500 / window

Interior plantation shutters in hardwood or polyresin, custom-framed for each window.

HardwoodPolyresinHidden Tilt BarBifold & Bi-Pass

3.5-inch hardwood shutters with hidden tilt in a McKellar Park front room.

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Before You Buy

## Quick Answers Ottawa Homeowners Ask Before Buying Blinds

Seven questions that come up on almost every measure, answered short.

### Blinds vs Shades vs Shutters: What Is the Difference?

Blinds have slats or vanes that tilt (wood, faux wood, aluminum, vertical). Shades are one piece of fabric that rolls, folds or stacks (roller, zebra, cellular, roman). Shutters are hinged panels with louvers, built into a frame and fixed to the window. Blinds give tilt control, shades give softness and insulation, shutters give a permanent finished look. See 

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### Do Window Blinds Cause Condensation in Ottawa Winters?

Blinds do not create moisture, but closing a tight shade on a cold night keeps warm room air off the glass, so the glass gets colder and any humidity in the air condenses there. Keep indoor humidity around 30-40% in January, raise shades a few inches in the morning, and run bathroom fans. Moisture-proof faux wood or polyresin suits windows that sweat often.

### Window Blinds for Ottawa Condos: Floor-to-Ceiling Glass and Board Rules

Many Ottawa condo boards require a uniform colour facing the street, often white or grey backing. Check your declaration before choosing fabric. Floor-to-ceiling glass suits solar rollers, motorized shades or sheer shadings. Our Condo Blinds Package for 6-8 windows runs $1,800-$5,500, and we book elevators and loading docks with management.

### Commercial Window Blinds: What Ottawa Offices and Property Managers Should Spec

Spec flame-resistant fabrics (NFPA 701), solar screens for glare on screens, cordless or motorized operation, and one consistent colour across the facade. Ask for WSIB clearance and $2M CGL, and plan phased or after-hours installs so tenants are not disrupted. Our 180-roller Centretown tower went in over 3 nights.

### Inside Mount vs Outside Mount Blinds

Inside mount sits within the window recess and shows off the trim, which suits heritage homes and clean modern rooms. It needs enough jamb depth, which we measure. Outside mount fixes above and beside the frame, blocks more light at the edges and makes a window look bigger. It is the go-to for shallow recesses and true blackout.

### Best Window Blinds for Every Room: Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath and Living Room

Bedrooms: blackout or double-cell cellular. Kitchens: faux wood or aluminum that wipes clean. Bathrooms: bathroom-grade faux wood or polyresin shutters. Living rooms: zebra, roller or solar screen for glare. Nurseries and kids' rooms: cordless only. Home offices: 3% or 5% solar roller.

### How Much Do Window Blinds Cost in Ontario?

Across Ontario, prices vary widely by brand, product and window size, and many companies only quote after a home visit. Our Ottawa prices are published: $95-$600 per window for stock-style blinds, $280-$1,250 for premium shades and wood, and $450-$3,500 for custom and specialty work, with whole-home packages for 10-14 windows from $2,800 to $9,500. Compare every line on our 

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18 years, 7,500+ Ottawa homes, one crew standard.

The Ottawa Moat

## Why Ottawa Homeowners Choose Us

Trust us, you're in good hands. Here is what 18 years and 7,500+ Ottawa homes look like in practice.

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### 18 Years of Ottawa Window Covering Experience

Nearly two decades installing in Ottawa homes, condos and commercial spaces, from Barrhaven new builds to Glebe heritage brick.

02

### 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom + In-Home Measurement

400+ product samples on display, plus certified measurers who come to your home and record every window to 1/16 of an inch.

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### Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer

Access to the full Hunter Douglas lineup, including PowerView motorization and Silhouette shades, at direct-dealer pricing.

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### 15-Supplier Manufacturer Network

Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, Shade-O-Matic, Altex and Maxxmar. Options stock retailers do not carry.

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### Free In-Home Consultation With 400+ Samples

Our lead designer brings physical fabric, wood and cellular samples to compare against your decor and natural light.

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### Transparent CAD Pricing Published

Every range is on the site. Every quote is itemised: measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install.

Ottawa Client Experiences

## Top-Rated Ottawa Window Blinds Company

5-Star Customer Satisfaction across Ottawa and the NCR.

> "Ordered 14 cordless Hunter Douglas cellular shades for our new build. The measure was exact to the sixteenth of an inch and they keep the main floor warm on -25C nights. Installed in 4 hours."

Mark R. · Barrhaven

$4,200 CAD, 3 week delivery, cordless cellular

> "Our heritage bay windows had defeated two other local companies. The crew measured with lasers, matched our custom wood trim and fitted all 22 blinds without a single gap."

Elena S. · Rockcliffe Park

$9,800 CAD, 5 week custom build, wood blinds

> "Upgraded the whole living area to motorized zebra blinds with Alexa control. The crew showed up on time, walked us through the app pairing and left the room spotless."

Tariq M. · Kanata Lakes

$3,400 CAD, motorized zebra, smart home integration

Years in the NCR

18

Years in the NCR

Ottawa Homes Installed

7,500+

Ottawa Homes Installed

Nepean Showroom

6,000 sq ft

Nepean Showroom

Samples Brought In-Home

400+

Samples Brought In-Home

Canadian Suppliers

15

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Service Areas

## Rapid In-Home Measurement Across the NCR

Our measurement teams dispatch across Ottawa with in-home visits scheduled within 48 to 72 hours.

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Straight Answers

## Window Blinds FAQ

The ten questions we hear most on Ottawa measures.

How much do window blinds cost in Ottawa?

Installed prices run from $95 per window for vinyl or mini blinds up to $3,500 per window for bespoke custom blinds. Most Ottawa homes with 10-14 windows land between $2,800 and $9,500, and condos with 6-8 windows usually sit between $1,800 and $5,500. The biggest swings come from the material (vinyl vs real wood vs cellular), window size, motorization and whether a window is an odd shape like an arch or a bay. Every quote itemises measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install, so you can see exactly where the money goes and trim the options that do not matter to you.

Is the in-home measurement really free?

Yes. The in-home measurement and design consultation is free and comes with a $150 credit toward your purchase. A certified measurer records every window to within 1/16 of an inch, notes the jamb depth and any handles or cranks in the way, and brings 400+ samples so you can compare fabrics, wood stains and cellular colours in your own light. You get a written, itemised CAD quote at the end of the visit. There is no obligation, and the measurements are yours to keep whether you order or not.

How long do custom blinds take to arrive?

Standard custom orders take about 4 weeks from measure to install. Rush delivery in 2 weeks is available for a $150-$450 upcharge, which helps with Barrhaven and Stittsville possession dates or a listing photo shoot. Stock blinds in standard sizes can be picked up the same week from the Nepean showroom. Once your order lands we check it against the job sheet, then book a single install day. Most single-home installs are finished in one day, and condos with 6-8 windows are often done in a morning.

What is the difference between stock and custom blinds?

Stock blinds come in standard sizes from 24 to 72 inches for $95-$600 and can be picked up the same week. Custom blinds are measured in-home, made to your exact window and delivered in 3-4 weeks for $450-$3,500. Arches, oversized glass and bespoke colours are custom only. Stock is a fair choice for a rental, a basement or a standard-size bedroom window. Custom makes sense when the window is out of square, when you want edge-to-edge coverage with no light gaps, or when you want the blind to match trim, flooring or a smart-home system.

Which Ottawa neighbourhoods do you cover?

We measure and install across Ottawa and the NCR, including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, Westboro and the Glebe. Most in-home visits are booked within 48 to 72 hours. Nepean consultations are usually within 48 hours because the showroom is there, Kanata gets a measurer within 2 business days, and Orleans is on a weekly east-end route. If you are just outside these areas, call (613) 702-3022 and we will tell you the next available day.

Are you a Hunter Douglas dealer?

Yes. We have held Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer standing since 2012 and are also a Levolor Professional Dealer, a Graber Centurion Dealer and an authorized Shade-O-Matic installer. That gives you access to Duette, Silhouette, Luminette and PowerView alongside value lines, so we can quote the same window two or three ways.

Can you motorize the blinds I already have?

Often, yes. A motorization retrofit runs $350-$850 per window depending on the blind and motor. We check the headrail and fabric weight in-home and tell you honestly when replacing makes more sense, for example when the fabric is already fading or the roller tube is too small for a motor.

What warranty comes with an install?

Every install carries our written 2-year workmanship warranty. Product warranties come from each manufacturer and vary by line, so we give you the exact terms for your order in writing with the quote.

Do you do condos and commercial buildings?

Yes. We are WSIB registered with $2M commercial general liability and have done projects like 180 motorized rollers across 24 units in a Centretown condo tower, installed over 3 phased nights so no tenant lost coverage.

Can I see blinds in person before ordering?

Yes. Our 6,000 sq ft Nepean showroom has 400+ product samples and working displays. If you would rather stay home, the free consultation brings the samples to your windows.

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## Book a Free In-Home Measure

Bring the 400+ samples to your windows, get an itemised CAD quote, and keep the $150 credit toward your order.

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-   Measured to 1/16 inch
-   Itemised CAD quote
-   WSIB + $2M CGL
-   Written 2-year warranty