Frequently Asked Questions

The question we’re asked most often is what’s the difference between the various window treatments we offer and how to know which is right for your needs. There is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to window treatments. Whether you select blinds, shades, shutters or draperies you’ll enjoy them for many years to come. However, certain options are geared more toward privacy, energy-efficiency, or style than others, so it’s always best to ask our experts during a personal consultation. We offer sophisticated products in every window treatment category in a variety of colors, styles, textures, and materials to give you the best selection. 

Ready-made window treatments what you’ll find in a big-box retailer. While these are designed for convenience and immediate needs, windows can vary considerably in width, height, and shape. Selecting custom-made window treatments ensures an exact fit every time. Custom-made window treatments speak to your unique style. They also give you more options for color, pattern, fabric, trim and hardware to complement your home’s décor.

Buying draperies or curtains that don’t have proper fullness or length are two of the most common mistakes we see among customers. You can avoid these by having us measure your windows accurately during a complimentary in-home consultation. Installing new window treatments incorrectly is also a common mistake. Lucky for you, My Blind Spot also offers expert window treatment installation in the Coastal Virginia area.

Absolutely! Visualization is essential when it comes to deciding on fabrics for window treatments. Seeing colors, textures and patterns in your space with your lighting makes an incredible difference. When you schedule a complimentary in-home consultation with our team, we’ll bring samples to your home or office to make your selection process easier. If there’s something you’d like to see, don’t be afraid to ask!

Our manufacturers design blinds, shades and hardware with the safety of children and pets as their number one priority! Blinds, shades and draperies with cords or looped cords are made with shorter cords and cord loop lengths.  Looped Cords are also fastened down using cord tensioners to eliminate the risk of strangulation for small children and pets. Manufacturers have evolved their offerings. To include cordless and motorized window treatment options. Products that can utilize these features are blinds, roller and solar shades, cellular shades, and roman style and sheer shades. Just about any window treatment can be motorized.

Yes! From plantation shutters, wood blinds and vertical blinds to sheer shades, roman shades and draperies, we install all of the window coverings we sell to ensure the perfect fit and operation of your new window coverings. Once installed, we will demonstrate proper operation as well.

Many window treatments help improve energy-efficiency, including solar and cellular shades, blinds, and layered draperies. Selecting the right window treatments to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter is essential to making them more energy-efficient. In addition to providing an extra layer of window insulation and privacy, many window treatments help to block harmful UV Rays, providing protection to floors, furniture, art work and fabrics. Be sure to ask us about the best options!

My Blind Spot offers customized window treatment solutions for windows and doors of all sizes and shapes, including skylights, sliding glass doors, arches and hard-to-reach windows. Allow us to customize window treatments to your exact needs.

We’re happy to come to you with color, style, fabric samples and ideas for inspiration, wherever you need us in the Coastal Virginia area including: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Smithfield, Hampton, Yorktown and Williamsburg. We also serve the Eastern Shore and Northeastern North Carolina OBX areas. While we’re there, we’ll measure your windows to provide the most accurate window treatment design and installation quote possible. Orders can be placed same-day in most cases. After placing your order, we’ll schedule an installation date and time suiting your schedule. Please contact us to get started with a complimentary consultation at your home or office!