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Choices You Have for Shades and Blinds in Indianapolis

We help you find amazing blinds in Indianapolis at the lowest possible price. We have many options for blindsshadesshutters, and draperies for homeowners. We offer both faux wood blinds, as well as real wood blinds. We also have honey comb cellular shades, and custom draperies to give your Indiana house of business an extra pop. If you are looking for installation next day in Indy blinds are in stock that you can choose from. With all of the window treatments we offer, we make sure to match your expectations, providing you with the highest quality of service and product.

How are faux wood blinds made?

Faux wood blinds as the name implies are manufactured from man-made materials and look very similar to real wood blinds. In some cases, it is very difficult to tell the difference between faux wood and real wood blinds. The combination of materials used provide tensile strength, opaqueness, volume, color, and waterproofing. The blinds are very durable and provide total privacy, partial light, or a full view through the entire window. The faux wood blinds are less expensive than real wood blinds because the cost of materials are less, and there is less waste in the manufacturing process. Faux wood blinds are the single most popular window covering in the market.

How are real wood blinds made?

Real wood blinds as the name indicates are made from basswood or other hardwoods. The process begins with the harvesting of the trees, primarily in the northeast. The wood is cut, kiln-dried, sanded, stained or painted, and then finishes are applied. When the wood is received at the assembly factory, they are in bundles of various lengths. In the Indy area, the stained wood of blinds varies in color based on the shipment. Dealing with the variety of lengths and dye lots, there is an increase in costs and waste. In addition, wood is more expensive than faux wood materials. However, wood blinds are lighter and are beautiful, especially with the variety in the stain choices.

Blinds and Shades in Indiana. The Choice is Yours.

Blinds and shades are both window coverings that serve the same basic function of covering a window for purposes of privacy, light control, or decoration. However, they differ significantly in operation, price, style, and other features.

When choosing between blinds or shades, there is one important question you should ask yourself: How do I want to control privacy and block light? Blinds have slats which can be tilted for adjustable light control. Shades are made with a solid piece of fabric, so they only have two options – open or closed. However, if you choose a light filtering fabric, you’ll be able to let in natural light while keeping your window covered for complete privacy.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing between window treatments in Indiana, blinds vs shades for your home:
Blinds

  • Made with horizontal or vertical slats
  • Can be completely raised for an unobstructed view or, when lowered, the slats can be rotated to let in more or less light
  • Offer better light control than shades
  • Easier to clean than shades
  • Less expensive than shades
  • Can be adjusted and controlled by the user
  • Minimal designs available
  • Less energy-efficient
  • Cords can be dangerous
  • Dust accumulates on the slats
  • Does not offer much privacy

Shades

  • Made of one or more pieces of fabric
  • Can only be raised or lowered to achieve light control and privacy
  • Offer more privacy than most blinds
  • Many styles to choose from
  • Easier to use than blinds
  • Cellular shades are energy-efficient
  • Better choice for children and pets
  • Extremely durable
  • Fabric stacks at the top of the window
  • More expensive than blinds
  • Difficult to maintain
  • Cannot be adjusted as easily as blinds

Ready to Add Style and Functionality to Your Windows?

Veteran Blinds and Draperies is your go-to partner for all of your window design needs. Our professional team can assist your family in making the right window coverings choices for your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What window blind options do you have?

We have many options and alternatives for blinds in your home. One of our most popular options is our faux wood blinds, which are available for next day installation. View our gallery of window treatments  to have glimpse of how our window blinds, shutters, shades and draperies can make a difference in your home or work space.

Where can I check to see some sample window blinds?

See our gallery of window treatments  to have glimpse of how our window blinds, shutters, shades and draperies can make a difference in your home or work space.

Do you provide custom window treatments or is it one- size fits all?

We provide tailored window treatments of the highest quality- including blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies in Indianapolis, Indiana. We start the process by gathering your window measurements and your preferences. This way our window treatments are custom made for your windows. Some of our products can even be installed as soon as within one to two weeks.

Can I use your blinds in the bathroom?

Yes, you can use our waterproof faux window blinds. They are resistant to moisture and work great in areas like the bathroom.

Do you have professionals to install the window shades?

Yes, we have professionals to perform installation using high quality brackets and other hardware. Our installers are very well trained, efficient, and very respectful of your home or work place.

What Our Customers Say

C Sibbs
C Sibbs
2023-05-26
A job well done . Would highly recommended!! We were working on a tight budget . But so worth every dollar. . Much much more less expensive than other big stores I went to – couldn’t get a real quote from the big chain stores because they charge for coming out to measure . Not with Veteran Blinds , it was free as well as no hidden costs ! Installation was free as well !!! Let’s not forget the AMAZING TEAM !!! Best customer service !! I highly recommend Veteran Blinds and Drapery .
Suchita Undare
Suchita Undare
2023-03-21
Very nice service and reasonable cost. Terri was extremely helpful and prompt. I highly recommend them.Thank you.
Abigale Hall
Abigale Hall
2023-03-20
I loved how smooth and personable the entire experience was. Let alone how great the blinds look and flow with the blinds in the rest of our home! Overall, fantastic experience!
Sarah Coffman-Bruce
Sarah Coffman-Bruce
2023-01-21
Ivan and his crew are highly professional and gave us the best quality blinds! Since we have a new baby, I didn’t want blinds that could hurt the baby if he was climbing on them and he was very knowledgeable about the type of blinds and safety of each. He also knew we were budgeting and gave us all the selections of blinds at all his costs. This company is the local “mom and pop” blinds that I highly recommend!
Mike Maleto
Mike Maleto
2023-01-18
Had a great experience – great selection and installation was thorough and excellent!
Jonathan Norton
Jonathan Norton
2022-06-29
Update: Veteran Blinds took care of us well in our previous home, which is why we called them when we moved to our new home.
Nancy
Nancy
2021-11-15
Had a great experience with Veteran Blinds. Ivan, the owner, personally went to quote our new home. He was professional and got to know what style and quality we were looking for to match our budget. They offer the same quality brands as their competitors however they came back much less than the others. Also, being a veteran myself I really appreciate the fact that this company goes out of their way to hire veterans. When it came to install day, Mark called me that morning and was able to schedule something same day. He and Steve are great guys and did great work. Really happy with our new blinds and I highly recommend them to anyone!
Ashley Armstrong
Ashley Armstrong
2021-09-18
We have three, very large windows and a half-moon window in our Master Bedroom that we were getting a quote on for shades/ blinds. When my husband called them, the guy basically told us that our project is too small for them and it wasn’t worth their time. I have to say that I’m a little disappointed that a business is turning down potential customers and potentially larger jobs (if we liked the outcome of this project, of doing our entire house later)! We definitely will not be calling for service or recommending to anyone.
Hussein Maryam
Hussein Maryam
2021-05-22
I really enjoyed the quality of the products and service. Awesome service!
Sandy Louise
Sandy Louise
2020-12-26
Awesome customer service and quality work! I love my window blinds. The installation guy was very friendly, he uninstalled my old ones before installing it, and didn’t ask for extra fee.

Indianapolis window treatments for all budgets

Affordable ways to enhance your home, at Veteran Blinds we have a wide range of options for any budget. Whether you’re looking to update a single room or enhance your whole house, you can be sure you have the best possible options with Veteran Blinds.

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Blinds

Tired of living in a fish bowl? Get total privacy and light control, in every room of your home, with our custom blinds, made-to-order and professionally installed.

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Express install available (on select products)

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Shades

Our Most Popular and Least Expensive Cordless Cellular Shade. Express Installation. Choice of Colors, Light Filtering, Blockout and Bottom-Up-Top Down Cordless.

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Our Process is Easy as 1, 2, 3

With over 10 years of experience, Veteran Blinds are your local experts in window treatments.

Offering the best window treatments and unrivaled customer service, we’ve made adding window treatments to you home as simple and efficient as possible.

Schedule An Appointment

Get in touch with our professional team to arrange an appointment at a time that suits you and see how we can upscale your windows

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We Bring the Showroom to You

Our friendly window treatment experts will bring a variety of color swatches & working design samples to help you find the exact look you want for your home or office

Installation the Next Day

Our most popular faux wood blinds can be installed the next business day. If you’re interested in cellular shade installation, that can be scheduled in three days.

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