How measuring and the consultation work

Step 1: Your request

It starts with a short request that takes about two minutes: what you're interested in, roughly how many windows, where the home is and your timing. You can add notes about tall windows, HOA rules or a second home. If you'd rather talk, call or text (435) 222-2901.

Step 2: A conversation

We'll call or text to talk through your goals room by room. Glare on the TV? Bedrooms too bright? Shades you can't reach? Rental guests breaking the blinds? This is also when we cover motorized vs. manual, the kind of control you want and anything about the house that affects the plan. Photos help a lot, especially of tall windows and the wall above them.

Step 3: On-site measuring and samples

Custom shades are made to exact sizes, so we measure every opening ourselves. At the visit we:

• Measure width and height at several points, because many openings aren't perfectly square
• Check window depth, trim, handles and cranks to choose inside or outside mounts
• Look at mounting surfaces such as wood, drywall, stone and steel
• Plan battery access and charging for motorized shades
• Hold fabric samples to your glass in your own light
• Talk through any HOA guidelines you've shared

Should I measure my windows myself?

For a rough idea, sure. Rough sizes help us talk options on the phone. But we don't order custom shades from homeowner measurements. Small errors in a fraction of an inch can mean a shade that rubs the frame, leaves gaps or won't fit an inside mount. Measuring is part of our job, and it means we stand behind the fit.

Step 4: A written, itemized quote

After measuring, we send a written quote listing each shade, its fabric, its operation and controls. You can adjust it, such as motorizing fewer windows, changing a fabric or phasing the project. Nothing is ordered until you approve it. See what affects the cost of motorized shades.

Step 5: Ordering and installation

Once you approve the quote, the shades are made to the measured sizes. Manufacturing times vary by product and season, and we'll give you an expected window when you order. At installation we mount every shade, check that it runs straight and closes properly, program remotes, keypads and schedules for motorized shades, and show you how everything works, including battery care.

New construction and second homes

Building? Call when windows and trim are going in. We measure after trim is finished, and earlier conversations let us plan brackets or recessed pockets with your builder. Out of town? We can start with photos and a call, then coordinate access with you or your property manager. See the service area for where we work.