No Cost, No Obligation
Schedule Your Free In-Home Design Consultation
A designer brings fabric books, slat and shutter samples and motorized demos to your home anywhere in Greater Boston, measures your windows and leaves you with a written, itemized quote. Most visits take about an hour.
- —See materials in your own light, against your own walls
- —Professional measuring of every opening
- —Itemized pricing per window so you can phase by room
- —Advice on mounts, linings, motors and child-safe lifts
Prefer to come to us? Visit the Waltham showroom at 643 Moody St., or call (781) 899-1811.
What to Expect
An Hour That Makes Every Decision Easier
- 1
Walk the rooms
We start by listening: which rooms bother you, how you use them, when the sun hits and what you'd like to keep. - 2
Compare samples
Fabric books, shade materials, blind slats, shutter louvers and motor demos — all seen in your own light. - 3
Measure precisely
Every opening is measured by the designer, noting trim, jamb depth, radiators, vents and floor variance. - 4
Written quote
You get an itemized quote per window so you can do the whole house or phase room by room.
What We Can Cover
Bring Up Anything — We Bring the Samples
Drapery & curtains
Blinds, shades & shutters
Upholstery
Motorization
Child & pet safety
Light, heat & privacy
Be Ready
How to Prepare for Your Visit
You don't need to know product names or have a plan — that's our job. But a little preparation helps us make the most of the hour. If you already love a fabric or color, have it handy so we can pull coordinating options on the spot.
Want inspiration first? Browse the project gallery, read client reviews, or check current specials.
- List the rooms you want to discuss
- Snap photos of rooms you love
- Set out a pillow, rug or paint chip
- Clear access to the windows
- Think about budget and timing
- Invite anyone who helps decide
Why It's Free
Why We Come to You at No Cost
Your light is unique
Accurate measuring
Saves you time
Context matters
No obligation
Designer guidance
Where We Visit
Free Consultations Across Greater Boston
Our designers visit homes throughout Greater Boston from our Waltham studio. See town-specific notes on areas we serve, including Newton, Lexington and Brookline.
- Weekday & Saturday visits
- About one hour
- Written, itemized quote
- No pressure, no obligation
- Waltham, MA
- Newton, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Weston, MA
- Needham, MA
- Concord, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Natick, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Watertown, MA
- Wayland, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Boston, MA
- Westwood, MA
- Winchester, MA
- Arlington, MA
Designer Tips
Six Guidelines Our Designers Swear By
Start with how the room is used
A bedroom needs darkness and quiet, a home office needs glare control, a family room needs durability and easy operation. Function first, then style — the right fabric or shade follows naturally once we know what the room has to do every day.
Mount higher and wider than you think
Hanging drapery hardware close to the ceiling and extending it past the window casing makes windows look taller and lets panels stack off the glass. It is the single easiest way to make a room feel bigger and brighter.
Layer for flexibility
A functional shade underneath and decorative drapery on top gives you privacy by day, darkness at night and softness year-round. Layering also adds insulation that you will notice during a Greater Boston winter.
Mind the sun
South- and west-facing rooms fade floors, rugs and upholstery. Solar shades, lined drapery and UV-resistant fabrics protect what you have invested in without shutting out the view.
Keep kids and pets safe
Cordless lifts and motorized shades remove dangling cords entirely. We recommend them by default in nurseries, children's rooms and any home with curious pets.
Think about the whole house
Consistent shade colors and hardware finishes from the street give a home a tidy, cohesive look, even when every room inside uses a different style. We plan exterior appearance as carefully as interior design.
Local & Trusted
Your Neighborhood Window Treatment Studio in Greater Boston
Designs In Blinds & Drapes is a locally owned studio on Moody Street in Waltham, MA. We are not a national franchise or an online order form — we are the designers, measurers and installers who show up at your door. That local presence means faster scheduling, honest lead times and a real person to call when you need an adjustment years from now.
We serve homeowners across Waltham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Lexington, Belmont, Arlington, Cambridge, Brookline, Concord, Natick, Framingham and beyond. Explore every town we serve, see our work in the gallery, or start with a free in-home design consultation.
FAQ
Consultation Questions
Still have a question? Call (781) 899-1811 or email info@designsinblinds.com.
Is the in-home consultation really free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation. You receive a written, itemized quote you can take your time with.
How long does the visit take?
Most consultations last about an hour. Whole-house projects with many windows may take a bit longer.
How soon can you come out?
We reply within one business day to schedule, and visits are available on weekdays and Saturdays.
Do I need to know what I want?
Not at all. Many clients just know a room is too bright, too cold or unfinished. We'll show you options and explain the trade-offs.
Can you measure during the first visit?
Yes — we measure every opening during the consultation so your quote is accurate from the start.
What if I'd rather visit the showroom?
You're welcome at our Moody Street showroom during business hours, and we can still schedule a measuring visit afterward.
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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Hours
Rather Just Call?
Our Waltham studio answers Monday through Friday 9–5 and Saturday 10–3.