Budget Blinds of Madison

Drive from Windsor to Mount Horeb and you'll pass almost every kind of house Dane County has. That's why our visits rarely look the same twice. Still, three window problems keep coming up around Madison.

The first is builder blinds. New neighborhoods in Verona, DeForest and Windsor fill up fast. Many of those homes come with thin vinyl blinds on every window. They bend, they yellow and they don't block much light. Some families swap them right away. Others live with them for a year to learn how each room feels. We wrote about that choice in our post on builder blinds in Verona and DeForest.

The second is glare. Open great rooms are common in Middleton and Waunakee. So are home offices. A wall of west-facing glass can wash out a TV or a laptop screen by mid-afternoon. Solar shades cut that glare and still let you see the yard. Top-down, bottom-up shades are another good fix for an office that faces the street.

The third is drafts. Plenty of older Madison homes still have their first windows. By January you can feel the chill from across the room. Cellular shades trap a layer of air against the glass. That can make a cold bedroom or den feel a lot more comfortable.

When we visit, we walk through each room with you and hold samples right up to your windows. You can also stop by our Verona showroom to see shutters, shades and drapery up close. Curious who you'll be working with? Meet our family and the Madison team.

Book your free in-home consultation and we'll start with the room that bugs you most.

Do you serve Waunakee, Middleton and the rest of the Madison area?

Our team covers Madison, Verona and Middleton plus Waunakee and DeForest. We also head out to Windsor, Mount Horeb and Cross Plains. McFarland is on our list. So are Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, just across the Wisconsin River.

What window trouble do you run into most in Dane County?

Three come up again and again around Madison. New homes have thin builder blinds, and open great rooms get glare on every screen. Older houses often have drafty windows, so we lean on solar shades for glare and cellular shades for the cold.

Is there a Budget Blinds showroom near Madison, or do you come to me?

Both. Our showroom sits in Verona, an easy drive from Middleton or the west side. The free consultation happens at your house, since a shade looks different in a Waunakee kitchen than under store lights.

What should I expect at a Budget Blinds visit in Dane County?

Plan on 1 to 2 hours for a free visit in your Madison-area home. We look at each room with you and measure every window, even the small one over the kitchen sink. You'll have your quote in hand before we leave.

Can I see blind and shade samples at home in Madison?

Yes, we bring plenty. You'll handle real swatches and working samples right against your own window frames. A soft white that looks warm in a sunny Verona kitchen can turn gray on a cloudy January day in Madison.

How long do custom blinds take to arrive in Madison?

Custom orders take 4 to 6 weeks, since each one is built to your measurements. We'll give you a date range at the visit and keep you posted as it moves along. If you're closing on a new Windsor or DeForest build, book early so you're not taping sheets over the bedroom windows.

Do you install blinds and remove the old ones in Madison homes?

Yes. Our own team handles every install, and they take down the old blinds and haul them away for you. That's a real help in a new Verona home where every window still has builder blinds hanging in it.

What warranty comes with blinds from Budget Blinds of Madison?

Here in Madison, most of our products are backed by our No-Questions-Asked Warranty. If a shade ever stops working, just give us a call. Then we'll talk through what's going on and work with you on the right fix together.

Can I get motorized shades for my Madison home?

Yes. Motorized shades work from a remote, and you can set them on a schedule or tie them into your home automation. Picture your Middleton great room shades lowering on their own at 3 p.m., right before the sun hits the TV.

Do you offer financing on blinds in Madison?

We do. Flexible payment options are available, and so is financing for a single room or a whole new Windsor build. Ask your design consultant about it during your free visit or stop by the Verona showroom.*

*Financing options may vary by location and are subject to credit approval.