Client Reviews
What Our Clients Are Saying
Homeowners across Waltham, Newton, Wellesley, Lexington, Belmont and Cambridge, MA share what it is like to work with our design and installation team.
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In Their Words
Stories From Greater Boston Homes
"They measured every window in our 1920s Waltham house and nothing needed a second trip. The drapery hangs perfectly and the installers were careful with the plaster."
"We had motorized shades put in across the back of the house. Being able to close them all on a schedule has made the family room usable again in the afternoon."
"They reupholstered two inherited chairs and made pillows from the same fabric as our new Roman shades. The room finally looks finished."
"Honest advice — they talked us out of a more expensive option we did not need and the shades still look wonderful."
"Great showroom experience. Seeing the fabrics in person made the decision much easier than shopping online."
"Clean installation, on time, and they came back to adjust one shade without any fuss."
Review excerpts are representative of client feedback. Ask us for current references in your town during your consultation.
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What Clients Mention Most
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Responsive service
"They measured every window in our 1920s house, told us which ones didn't need anything fancy, and the drapery in the living room still stops people in their tracks."
Our Services
Custom Window Treatments & Upholstery for Greater Boston
Drapery & Curtains
Lined panels, sheers, cornices and valances sewn from designer fabrics and hung on custom hardware.
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Blinds, Shades & Shutters
Roller, cellular, Roman and woven shades, wood blinds and plantation shutters built to each opening.
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Custom Upholstery
Sofas, chairs, headboards and cushions rebuilt and recovered in the fabric you choose.
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Motorization
Battery and hardwired motors with remotes, app control, voice and sunrise-to-sunset schedules.
ExploreWhy Choose Us
Why Greater Boston Homeowners Call Moody Street
One point of contact
Professional measuring
Thousands of fabrics
Child- & pet-safe
Honest advice
How It Works
Four Steps From First Swatch to Final Install
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Free consultation
A designer visits with samples. Book yours. - 2
Measure & quote
Every opening is measured and priced window by window so you can phase work by room. - 3
Fabrication
Shades and blinds take two to four weeks; drapery and upholstery four to eight. - 4
Install & walkthrough
Our own team installs, programs motors, cleans up and shows you how everything works.
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Worked With Us Recently?
We'd love to hear how your new drapery, shades, upholstery or motorized shades are working. Feedback helps neighbors across Greater Boston choose with confidence, and helps us keep improving. Browse more finished rooms in the gallery.
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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
Questions About Working With Us
Still have a question? Call (781) 899-1811 or email info@designsinblinds.com.
Can I speak to a past client?
Yes — ask during your consultation and we'll share references from your area when available.
What if something isn't right after install?
Call us. We adjust and service everything we install.
How do you keep projects on schedule?
We give realistic lead times at ordering and confirm install dates as soon as products arrive.
Do you protect my home during installation?
Installers use drop cloths, clean up dust and take care with plaster and trim.
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.
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