Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs! Cellular shades are great for insulation and bedrooms, roller shades offer a sleek modern look, and wood blinds add warmth and elegance. Consider light control, privacy needs, and your room's style when choosing.

Absolutely! We offer a wide range of custom colors, fabrics, and materials. Browse our product pages to see all available options, or book a free design consultation to get personalized recommendations.

Light filtering allows natural light while maintaining privacy - perfect for living rooms and kitchens. Blackout options block nearly all light and are ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, or home theaters where you need complete darkness.

Yes! We offer motorized options for most of our blind and shade styles. Motorization adds convenience and is perfect for hard-to-reach windows. Ask about our free motorization upgrade promotion!

For inside mount blinds, the factory slightly reduces the width you provide (W) by about 1/4" to 1/2" to ensure the blind can fit and operate within the casing without rubbing. When you order from GetDIYBlinds, you simply provide the true window opening size, and we handle the deduction.

We recommend Inside Mount for a clean look, but only if your window has enough depth (check the product spec sheet). Choose Outside Mount if your window is shallow, crooked, or if you want superior light blockage for bedrooms.

Yes! Even if your windows look identical, they may have slight variations. Always measure each window individually to ensure a perfect fit. Measure width at three points (top, middle, bottom) and height at three points (left, center, right).

Don't worry! We're here to help. If you're unsure about your measurements, book a free design consultation and our experts will walk you through the process. We can also help verify your measurements before you order.

Most installations take less than 15 minutes per window! With just a power drill, screwdriver, tape measure, and level, you can easily install your blinds yourself. We provide detailed instructions with every order.

You may need to use drywall anchors (or toggle bolts) to secure your brackets firmly. The pilot hole should be slightly smaller than the anchor for a secure fit. Never screw directly into drywall without an anchor.

All of our blinds are designed for easy DIY installation, but Roller Shades and Cordless Cellular Shades are often considered the simplest due to minimal hardware and a simple snap-in headrail.

While drilling offers the most secure installation, we do offer No-Drill/Tension Rod options for certain lightweight shades. Check the specific product page or contact us for availability!

You will only need a steel tape measure, a pencil, a level, and a power drill. These basic tools are all you need for a professional-looking installation. Get all the details in our DIY Installation Guides!