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By: Natalie Elmhurst
Updated: 3/6/2026
Are you looking to trade in your outdated blinds for new shades? Are you struggling to regulate indoor temperatures during the hot summers and cold winters? No matter the problem you're trying to fix, Stonisde is here to help. Investing in custom-made window treatments is the most effective way to enhance the functional and aesthetic needs of your living spaces.
At Stoneside Blinds & Shades, we offer custom-made solutions for blinds, shades, and drapery. All of our window treatments are tailored to your exact measurements. We also have over 300+ fabrics, materials, and colors to choose from.
If you're looking to enhance your home with custom-made solutions, the first step is to schedule a window treatment consultation. Here's what you can expect from the process when you work with Stoneside:
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At Stoneside, we strive to make the window treatment consultation process as straightforward as possible for our clients. After you submit an online form for a free interior design consultation, here's what you can expect:
After you reach out to Stoneside, a team member will answer all your basic questions and discuss if we might be the right fit. If it’s a “yes” from both you and our team member, we’ll assign you a personal design consultant.
Your personal window treatment design consultant will connect with you to learn more about your unique needs and design preferences. This will help them understand exactly what you're looking for at the start, so we can tailor the in-home design consultation to your needs. It also helps you both get to know each other before they come to you.
We believe in cultivating teams and relationships. When you first reach out to Stoneside, you become a part of our team before you make a purchase. You are our partner, no matter where you are in your window treatment journey.
During the initial conversation, a designer will ask you a few different questions about your functional needs and style preferences. They may ask you for inspiration, what your top priorities are, and what you’re most interested in. They'll also ask about your lifestyle to better understand your home's layout. Together, you’ll choose a date for your free in-home consultation.
On the day of your in-home design consultation, a member of our team will visit you at your home. They'll bring samples of fabrics, materials, and color palettes so you can fully visualize the look and feel of the window treatments. They'll assess the space's lighting and provide expert recommendations based on your unique pain points and functional needs.
Our in-home design consultations are 100% free, and there's no strings attached. Our designers are available to offer expert recommendations and will never pressure you to make a purchase. When the time is right, you can order your window treatments with your design consultant. We’ll get your investment set up with our fulfillment team and set your expectations as far as cost and timeline.
If you want to move forward with your window treatments, we have a full team of professional installers who will handle the rest of the job. Our installers will install your custom-made window treatments. Our installers are not outsourced, unlike many other window treatment companies. Stoneside prides itself on our team, and our installers are a big part of that.
Once the window treatments are installed, they are ready to be enjoyed. With custom-made solutions, you can enjoy a perfect fit. You never need to worry about bulky hardware or window treatments that are too small or too large. Everything will be tailored to your home's specific measurements. If you notice any imperfections or issues, let our team know. We're here to help you through every stage of the process.
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We have a few questions that are typical of consultations. Our goal is to be thorough, without overwhelming, and leave you confident in your decision — whatever that may be. We do this by asking you a few questions that help us get to know you and your home.
We ask about style and design. Because we’re conducting an in-home consultation, we can provide style guidance and tips to help you. If you’ve relocated and don’t have interior furnishings, we’ll ask for a description of your style. Questions may include:
We ask about functionality. We need to understand how you plan to use your window treatments and what you want and need from them. Questions in this area could include:
We discuss your lifestyle. Lifestyle questions help us determine what you should consider to best suit your life and needs. You want window treatments that fit you — you don’t want to structure your life around your window treatments.
Some of these questions may be unnecessary, and others will be more pertinent to your situation. Some questions may be covered when your consultant initially reaches out to you.
The best thing? This consultation is personalized to you. Because our design consultants are experts, they’ll know which questions to ask and which to skip.
Big-box stores put you in a box. They plug you into a formula and make you conform to what they have available. At Stoneside, that’s not how things work. We have a process that’s built to be personal. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all, and we don’t push a sale. We value people. We value our team and you.
Our design consultations reflect our values and ideals, and we know how much of a difference they make in our customers' satisfaction.
Ready to elevate your space with custom-made window treatments? Stoneside is here to help. Our window blinds design consultants and professional installers are 100% employed by Stoneside. We don't outsource any of our talent, so you can expect a five-star experience through every step of the process.
Ready to experience that five-star service for yourself? Contact us today to schedule your free interior design consultation.
