Budget Blinds of Marion

Marion and Hiawatha keep adding new neighborhoods, and a lot of young families are moving in. The first window question we hear there is usually about a sliding patio door. The second is about a nursery that needs to get dark for a one o'clock nap. Many of those rooms face the backyard and pick up strong morning or evening sun. Vertical cellular shades and cordless room-darkening shades handle both without a single cord hanging down.

Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon have a different kind of house. Think of the foursquares around Redmond Park or the older homes up the hill near Cornell College. Windows there are tall and sometimes oddly sized. In January you can feel the cold slide right off the glass. Cellular shades add an insulating layer at the window and help those rooms feel warmer.

We also meet plenty of people who just put in new windows. It's a smart time to rethink what covers them, but timing matters. New glass can change how warm or bright a room feels, so we look at each one fresh. Our post on when to measure for blinds after new windows in Cedar Rapids explains when to call us.

Want to see products in person first? Our Lisbon showroom is a short drive from Mount Vernon and Marion. Or our designer can bring samples to your kitchen table anywhere in our Linn County service area. Learn more about our family and how our Marion team works before you decide.

Either way, we keep things simple. We measure every window ourselves and our installers are our own people. Book your free in-home consultation and let's get your Linn County home looking the way you want.

Do you serve Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha?

Both are part of our area. Our main area covers Cedar Rapids and Marion along with Hiawatha and Robins, plus Palo to the northwest. Toward the east we reach Mount Vernon and Lisbon, and we also go south to Ely and northeast to Anamosa.

Who sells blinds and shades in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Budget Blinds of Marion does. We bring samples of blinds and shades to your Cedar Rapids home for a free consultation. We do shutters and drapes too. Want to look around first? Visit our showroom in Lisbon. Our own team measures and installs every window, and Cedar Rapids-area homeowners rate us 5.0 stars on Google. Our family has owned Budget Blinds locations since 2006.

What are the most common window issues in Marion and Cedar Rapids homes?

In newer Marion and Hiawatha neighborhoods it's patio doors and nurseries that need to get dark. Older homes in Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon have tall or odd-size windows that let in January drafts. We also help a lot of folks who just got new windows and want coverings to match.

Where can I see blinds in person near Marion?

Come to our showroom in Lisbon. Most people still start at home, since our free consultation brings samples right to your Marion or Cedar Rapids living room. The showroom is handy if you'd like to look around first.

What will a designer do at my free Cedar Rapids consultation?

Your free visit happens in your own home, at a time that works for you. The designer brings samples and a tape measure. We look at each room with you and talk about how you use it. Then we measure every window, even that odd-size one in the dining room of an older Cedar Rapids house. You'll have your quote in hand before we leave.

Can I test room-darkening samples in a Hiawatha nursery?

Sure. Test a room-darkening fabric in the actual nursery at nap time and you'll know if it gets dark enough. We also bring swatches for patio doors and living rooms, so you can compare them next to your Hiawatha paint colors.

Who installs plantation shutters in Marion, IA?

Our own team does. We measure each window and install the shutters ourselves. Shutters have no cords. You tilt the louvers to set the light and privacy you want. They suit the tall windows in older Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon homes as well as the clean lines of a new Marion build. We'll bring shutter samples to your free visit so you can see them on your own windows.

Where can I get woven wood shades near Marion, IA?

Right here. We bring woven wood samples to your Marion home so you can see them in your own light. They're woven from natural materials like bamboo and grasses. Add a privacy or blackout liner for a bedroom. You can run them cordless or top-down bottom-up, or go motorized. They warm up a living room in an older Cedar Rapids home or a new Hiawatha family room.

Do you install blinds and window treatments in Mount Vernon?

Yes. Mount Vernon is part of our area, and our Lisbon showroom is a short drive away. Many older homes up the hill near Cornell College have tall windows. In January you can feel the cold coming off the glass. Cellular shades trap air in their cells to help insulate the window. We bring samples to your Mount Vernon home and measure every window ourselves.

How long until my blinds are installed in Marion?

Each order is built to your measurements, so it takes a little time. We'll give you an expected timeframe at your visit and keep you posted as it moves along. If a new baby is due in spring, call us early so the nursery shades go up in time.

Do you install blinds in Marion and haul away the old ones?

We do, with our own installers. They pack up the old blinds and take them away, even the cracked vinyl ones from an older Marion ranch. Then they check that every shade runs right before they leave.

What if something goes wrong after the install?

Just give us a call. Our own local team did the install, so we'll talk through what's going on and work out the right fix with you. Your design consultant can explain the coverage that comes with each product you pick.

Do motorized shades work for a Marion patio door or nursery?

A remote runs them, and you can put many on a schedule so the nursery goes dark right at nap time. Some also tie into home automation. Little hands can't grab a cord that isn't there, so motorized or cordless is our go-to for Marion homes with kids or pets.

Do you offer payment options in Cedar Rapids?

Yes. Flexible payment options are available for one room or a whole new Marion home. Ask your design consultant during your free visit or at the Lisbon showroom.*

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