At Budget Blinds of North Winston-Salem & Mt Airy, we are your locally-owned dealer for custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapes for your home.

When it comes to your home, windows are the, well, windows to its soul. So if it’s time to treat your home to a facelift, choosing window treatments is an important part of that process. Before you start perusing online, there are a few things you should know about shopping for window coverings.

Think Safety

If you’re like most people, you buy window coverings to get a little privacy — and safety — from the outside world. Depending on the style you have in your home, your window coverings could be making your family less safe just by decorating your windows. If you’ve got long cords spilling from your blinds, it’s time to look into a safer option. Cordless blinds are the industry standard, and that could be added motivation for you if your current household involves cords that could become strangulation hazards to children, pets, and the infirm.

With home automation, you can motorize and control your shades to look as if you are home every day.  You can control damaging sunlight, cold drafts, and give the appearance of being at home. Just set the times for the shades to open and close.

Consider the Look From the Outside In

Window treatments might only seem like a functional element, but when you’re adding them to your home, form matters just as much. That’s why it’s essential to buy something you’ll enjoy looking at for years to come and be proud of other people seeing as well. After all, your coverings aren’t just there for your enjoyment; they also affect your home’s curb appeal. Take care when selecting window treatments that will be installed in focal-point areas, like the windows surrounding your front door or in your entryway.

Consult a Professional

From design to function to safety, there are several things to consider when you’re shopping for window treatments. That’s why it’s crucial to get a professional’s guidance whenever you can. Professional consultation from Budget Blinds of North Winston-Salem & Mt Airy can help you determine which solutions suit your needs and style, and can help you decide on the best options for your home and family.

New window treatments have never been more painless. Budget Blinds of North Winston-Salem & Mt Airy can help with professional measuring and installation, design tips and suggestions, and addressing safety issues. We offer the best warranty in the business, and we have multiple discount programs to make it easier, including:

• New homeowner discount
• Whole house discount
• First responder discount
• Military discount
• Healthcare worker or corporate discount
• Or we can offer 0% financing for 18 months to qualified buyers.

As a local family-owned business connected to the industry’s largest network, Budget Blinds of North Winston-Salem & Mt Airy is pleased to serve our communities of Forsyth, Stokes and Surry Counties. Let us make your windows beautiful and safer.

Contact Budget Blinds of North-Winston-Salem & Mt Airy for a free consultation at 336.701.5474, or visit BudgetBlinds.com/NorthWinstonSalem.