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Lexington, MA

Custom Blinds, Shades & Drapery in Lexington, MA

Designs In Blinds & Drapes measures, fabricates and installs custom window treatments for Lexington, MA homes, a short drive from our Waltham design studio and showroom.

Trusted by homeowners across Greater Boston
Motorized solar shades on a wall of windows in a Lexington mid-century home

Free

In-home consultations in Lexington

Free

in-home design visit

Made to measure

every opening, every angle

Our own crew

measures and installs

Motorized

options for tall glass

Cordless cellular shades in a colonial bedroom in Lexington

Local homes, local light

Window treatments built for Lexington's mix of old and new

Lexington's housing stock runs from center-hall colonials near the Battle Green to the mid-century moderns scattered through Five Fields and Peacock Farm, plus a steady wave of new construction going up off Mass Ave and along Marrett Road. We measure for all of it, because the right hardware for a 1790s colonial window rarely works for a wall of 1958 glass.

In the older colonials, window openings are often slightly narrower at the top than the bottom, trim is deep, and homeowners want something that reads traditional without looking heavy. In the mid-century houses, floor-to-ceiling glass and low rooflines call for treatments that disappear into the architecture rather than compete with it. New builds near Lexington Center tend to have taller, more uniform windows where motorization makes daily use much easier.

Whatever the era, we start with a free in-home design consultation so we can see your actual light, trim and furniture before recommending anything.

Many of the calls we get from Lexington come from homeowners who have already tried off-the-shelf blinds from a big-box store and found them too short, too wide, or simply wrong for a slanted colonial jamb. Made-to-measure fabrication solves that problem outright, and it also means a single order can mix products, solar shades in the sunroom, drapery in the dining room, shutters up front, without the mismatched look that comes from piecing a house together over several seasons.

A note on older trim

Many Lexington colonials have original wood trim worth protecting. We mount hardware to minimize new holes wherever we can, and talk through options before anything is drilled.

What we're asked for most

Common requests from Lexington homeowners

Four product categories cover most of the calls we get from this town.

Motorized solar shades

For the mid-century window walls in Five Fields and Peacock Farm, where afternoon glare and heat gain are the real issue, not privacy.

Ripplefold drapery

A clean, tailored stack of drapery that suits newer open-concept living rooms without the fuss of pleats.

Cordless cellular shades

Popular for bedrooms and nurseries in colonials near Harrington and Bowman schools, for insulation and child safety.

Plantation shutters

A traditional fit for front-facing colonial windows where homeowners want privacy from the street without losing light.

Room by room

What tends to work where, in Lexington homes

A quick guide, though every consultation starts from scratch.
RoomCommon challengeWhat we usually recommend
Living room, mid-century buildGlare off a full glass wallMotorized solar shades, layered with drapery panels for evening privacy
Primary bedroom, colonialMorning sun, need for full darkCordless blackout cellular shades under a soft valance
Home office, new constructionVideo calls, odd reflectionsSolar shades sized to cut glare without killing the view
Dining room, colonialFormal space, drafty older glassPinch pleat or ripplefold drapery for warmth and style
Kitchen, any eraSteam, splashes, frequent useFaux wood blinds or washable roller shades
Nursery or kids' roomNap-time darkness, safetyCordless cellular shades with blackout liner

Light and privacy

Reading the light in a Lexington house

South and west-facing rooms in the newer builds near Mass Ave can run hot by mid-afternoon, especially behind large panes with no overhang. In those cases we usually look at solar or solar/blackout combinations before anything heavier.

Streets like Massachusetts Avenue through Lexington Center and the busier stretches near Route 2A bring a different concern: passing traffic and close front setbacks. There, we focus on daytime privacy that still lets light in, rather than full blackout.

  • UV and heat control for west-facing mid-century glass
  • Daytime privacy on busier streets near the Center
  • Blackout for bedrooms without boxy hardware
  • Child-safe cordless lift for nurseries and playrooms
  • Treatments sized for transoms and oversized colonial trim

Examples of our work

Recent types of Lexington projects

Three examples of the kind of work shown above, the sort of projects that come up often as we work through town.
01

Motorized shades for a glass wall

A typical Peacock Farm project: remote-controlled solar shades across a wide bank of mid-century windows, so the owners could manage afternoon glare without reaching for a pole or chain.
02

Ripplefold drapery for a living room

A living room like the one pictured, where ripplefold drapery on a track gave a crisp modern stack and softened a room full of hard surfaces.
03

Cellular shades for a colonial bedroom

A cordless cellular shade project in a colonial bedroom, chosen for both insulation on an older window and a cleaner look than the previous mini blinds.

Serving Lexington Center, East Lexington, Five Fields, Meriam Hill and Countryside.

Around town

Neighborhoods we work in around Lexington

Our Waltham showroom is about 15 minutes from most of Lexington, so a follow-up swatch or a second measurement never becomes a logistics problem. We've worked in homes from the historic district near the Battle Green out to the newer streets by the bike path, and from small capes near Countryside to the larger new builds going up closer to Winchester.

That short drive also matters once a project is underway. If a fabric sample looks different once it's in the room, or a motorized shade needs a settings adjustment after install, we can be back out without the visit turning into a half-day event.

If you're nearby, our Arlington and Concord pages cover similar colonial and antique housing stock, with their own notes on what tends to work.

  • Lexington Center
  • East Lexington
  • Five Fields
  • Meriam Hill
  • Countryside

How it works

From first visit to finished install, in Lexington

  1. 1

    Consultation at your home

    We come to you, anywhere in Lexington, to see light, trim and furniture in person before suggesting products. Book a visit and we'll bring swatches and samples.
  2. 2

    Precise measuring

    Our own measure technician handles odd colonial openings, mid-century window walls and everything between, so the fit is right the first time.
  3. 3

    Fabrication

    Shades and blinds are made to measure; drapery is sewn to order. Lead times vary by product, but shades and blinds are typically ready in a few weeks and sewn drapery takes longer.
  4. 4

    Installation

    Our installers hang everything, test any motorization, and walk you through operation before they leave, including setting up any app or remote controls.
From Battle Green colonials to the glass-walled houses in Five Fields, we fit the window in front of us, not a catalog size.

FAQ

Questions from Lexington homeowners

Still have a question? Call (781) 899-1811 or email info@designsinblinds.com.

Can you handle the odd window shapes in older Lexington colonials?
Yes. Many colonials near the Center have slightly out-of-square or transom-topped windows, and we measure each one individually rather than assuming standard sizes.
Do you offer motorization for mid-century window walls?
We do. Motorized shades are a popular choice in Five Fields and Peacock Farm, where a full bank of glass is hard to reach or operate by hand.
How long does a drapery order take?
Sewn drapery is typically the longest lead time we offer, often several weeks longer than shades or blinds, since each panel is cut and sewn to your exact window.
Do you work with builders on new Lexington construction?
Yes, we support local builders and designers and can plan motorized shade wiring before drywall goes up on new builds off Mass Ave.
What do you recommend for a nursery that still gets morning sun?
Cordless cellular shades with a blackout liner are our usual suggestion, since they handle both naptime darkness and the safety concerns parents ask about.
Is there a showroom I can visit before deciding?
Yes, our Waltham showroom is about 15 minutes from Lexington, and you're welcome to see fabrics and samples before we come measure.

Contact Us

Talk With a Waltham Window Treatment Designer

Call, email or stop by the Moody Street showroom. If you would rather we come to you, ask for a free in-home design consultation and we will bring the fabric books, slats and motorized samples to your living room.

Showroom

643 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMSunday: Closed

Ready to talk through your windows?

Call (781) 899-1811 or request a free in-home consultation, and we'll bring samples suited to your home's style.