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# Wood Blinds in Ottawa, ON | Measure, Manufacture & Install

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 · Last updated: October 6, 2026

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 designs and installs wood blinds across Ottawa and the NCR, measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch and manufactured locally. We spec Hunter Douglas, Levolor and Graber real wood blinds in North American basswood, with 2-inch and 2.5-inch slats, decorative cloth tapes, routless slats and cordless lift. Eighteen years of Ottawa window covering experience in Glebe and Rockcliffe heritage homes taught us that wood is the custom window covering where the Ottawa measurement and the stain match matter most, because the trim around these windows is often the best thing in the room.

Wood blinds run $350-$1,200 per window installed. We bring stain samples to match your casings and order valances with returns that wrap the frame. Every install carries WSIB coverage, $2M CGL, 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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$350-$1,200

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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

## Types of Wood Blinds We Install in Ottawa

Real wood blinds use thin, kiln-dried hardwood slats, most often North American basswood. Basswood is light, straight-grained and takes stain evenly, which is why it is the standard for quality wood blinds.

### 2-Inch Wood Blinds

The classic slat width. It fits most window recesses, looks proportionate on standard windows and gives good light control with a wand tilt.

### 2.5-Inch Wood Blinds

Wider slats mean fewer slats, a bigger view when tilted open and a more substantial look. Our usual pick for tall heritage windows and large living rooms.

### Cordless Wood Blinds

Wood is heavier than fabric, so the cordless lift matters more here. It keeps the front of the window clean and is the safe choice in family homes.

### Stained Finish Wood Blinds

We bring stain samples to your home and match slats and valances to existing trim. Painted whites and greys are available too.

![Stain samples held against original wood trim in a Glebe home](/images/content/hand-holding-several-wood-blind-stain-sample-slats.webp)

## 5 Questions to Ask Before Putting Real Wood Blinds in an Ottawa Home

1.  **Is the room humid?** Bathrooms and kitchens with a lot of steam are not for real wood. Use faux wood there.
2.  **Do you want inside or outside mount?** Inside mount shows off the trim. Outside mount blocks more light. Heritage homes usually go inside.
3.  **Which slat width suits the window?** Tall windows look better with 2.5-inch, small windows with 2-inch.
4.  **Cloth tapes or not?** Tapes add colour and cover the cord holes. Routless slats are the alternative if you want a plain look with better privacy.
5.  **How wide is the window?** Very wide wood blinds get heavy. We may split one opening into two blinds on one valance.

## What Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Buying Wood Blinds?

**Price shock.** Wood is a premium product at $350-$1,200 per window installed. In our opinion, it earns that in rooms with good trim, where a cheap blind would let the whole room down.

**Custom vs stock.** Stock wood blinds come in set widths and stock colours. Heritage windows are rarely square, so stock blinds rub or leave gaps. Ours are made to measured size and matched stain.

**Is motorization worth it?** Usually no. Wood is heavy, and motorized wood blinds get expensive. If you want automation, consider shutters or motorized cellular.

**Delivery timeline.** About 4 weeks, up to 5 for custom stain matches.

## How Much Do Wood Blinds Cost in Ottawa?

| Wood blind option | Typical installed price |
| --- | --- |
| 2-inch basswood, standard window | $350-$600 |
| 2.5-inch basswood, larger window | $500-$900 |
| Tall heritage window with custom stain | $700-$1,200 |
| Bay window (per bay) | See bay window blinds |

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## Will Wood Blinds Warp? Humidity and Sun in Ottawa Homes

In a normal living room, den or bedroom, quality basswood blinds will not warp. Kiln-dried slats with a sealed finish handle Ottawa’s swing from dry January air to humid July just fine. Problems come from constant moisture: a blind right beside a shower, over a sink that steams all the time, or on a window that sweats with condensation every winter morning. In those spots the wood can swell or bow over time. Strong sun can also fade some stains on south-facing windows. That is why we often split a house: real wood in living spaces, faux wood in kitchens and bathrooms, with the same colour so it looks like one set.

## Real Wood vs Faux Wood Blinds

Real wood is lighter, richer and takes stain beautifully. It is the choice for heritage trim and rooms where people notice the details. Faux wood is engineered composite PVC. It looks very close from a few feet away, costs less ($220-$700 vs $350-$1,200 per window), and does not mind steam or splashes. Faux wood is heavier, so very wide faux blinds are harder to lift. The honest answer for most Ottawa homes is both: real wood in the living room and den, 

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 in the kitchen and bathrooms.

6 Reasons Ottawa Picks Us

## Why Choose Window Blinds Ottawa for Wood Blinds?

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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.

05

### 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.

How We Work

## How Our Wood Blinds Process Works, 5 Steps

The same five steps on every wood blinds order, whether it is one window or a whole house.

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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.
    
2.  2
    
    ### 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
    
    Our lead installer checks every blind against the job sheet when it lands, so the size, colour and hardware are right before the truck leaves.
    
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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.
    

Our Work

## Recent Wood Blinds Installs Across Ottawa

Finished rooms from recent jobs. Tap any photo to see it larger.

 

Ottawa Client Experiences

## What Ottawa Clients Say About Their Wood Blinds

Three recent clients, in their own words.

> "Walnut-stained 2.5-inch blinds that actually match our 1920s trim. The crew took their time on the old casings."

Fiona G. · Glebe

Wood blinds, 8 windows, $6,200 CAD

> "Five weeks for custom-stained wood in curved bays, and they hit the date they gave us at the measure."

Robert N. · Rockcliffe Park

Wood blinds, bay windows, 5 weeks

> "Cordless wood blinds in the den. Heavier than I expected but they lift with one hand."

Ines D. · Westboro

Cordless wood, $1,850 CAD

Straight Answers

## Wood Blinds FAQ

How much do wood blinds cost in Ottawa?

Wood blinds run $350-$1,200 per window installed. Standard windows in a stock stain sit lower. Tall heritage windows, custom stain matches, cloth tapes and cordless lift push toward the top.

Can you stain wood blinds to match heritage trim in the Glebe?

Yes. We bring stain samples to Glebe homes and match basswood slats and valances to original trim. Wood blinds run $350-$1,200 per window installed.

Will wood blinds warp in Ottawa?

Basswood is stable in normal living spaces. It is not a good choice right beside a shower or over a steaming sink. For those rooms, faux wood looks the same and does not warp.

2-inch or 2.5-inch slats?

2-inch slats suit standard windows and shallower recesses. 2.5-inch slats give a wider view when open and look right on tall windows and in larger rooms.

What are cloth tapes?

Decorative cloth tapes cover the ladder strings on the front of the blind. They hide the cord holes, block a little more light and add colour or contrast.

Are wood blinds heavy to lift?

Large wood blinds are heavier than fabric shades. Cordless lift systems make them easy to raise with one hand, and very wide windows can be split into two blinds.

Can wood blinds fit a bay window?

Yes. We template each pane and deduct for the corners so headrails clear each other. Our Rockcliffe Park project fitted 22 wood blinds into curved bays.

How do I clean wood blinds?

Dust with a microfibre cloth or a soft vacuum brush. Avoid water. A barely damp cloth is fine for a spot, then dry it right away.

How long do wood blinds take?

About 4 weeks for standard finishes and up to 5 weeks for custom stain matches. Rush is available on many standard colours.

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## Book Your Free Wood Blinds Measure

Hold real stain samples against your trim in your own light. We bring basswood, cloth tapes and valance profiles to the house.

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