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.


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

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
What we're asked for most
Common requests from Lexington homeowners
Motorized solar shades
Ripplefold drapery
Cordless cellular shades
Plantation shutters
Room by room
What tends to work where, in Lexington homes
| Room | Common challenge | What we usually recommend |
|---|---|---|
| Living room, mid-century build | Glare off a full glass wall | Motorized solar shades, layered with drapery panels for evening privacy |
| Primary bedroom, colonial | Morning sun, need for full dark | Cordless blackout cellular shades under a soft valance |
| Home office, new construction | Video calls, odd reflections | Solar shades sized to cut glare without killing the view |
| Dining room, colonial | Formal space, drafty older glass | Pinch pleat or ripplefold drapery for warmth and style |
| Kitchen, any era | Steam, splashes, frequent use | Faux wood blinds or washable roller shades |
| Nursery or kids' room | Nap-time darkness, safety | Cordless 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
Motorized shades for a glass wall
Ripplefold drapery for a living room
Cellular shades for a colonial bedroom
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
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
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
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
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?
Do you offer motorization for mid-century window walls?
How long does a drapery order take?
Do you work with builders on new Lexington construction?
What do you recommend for a nursery that still gets morning sun?
Is there a showroom I can visit before deciding?
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
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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.
