Window Coverings for a New Build: A Guide for Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain

When to plan and when to measure

• During framing and electrical. This is the time to decide whether you want motorized shades. A hardwired system needs wiring run to the windows before drywall goes up. If you skip this step, battery-powered motorized shades are still an option later.
• After windows and drywall are in. Custom window coverings are made to the exact size of each window, so we measure once the windows are installed and the walls are finished. Measuring from plans alone can lead to shades that don’t fit.
• Before your move-in date. Custom products take time to make, so order a few weeks before you move in. Ask for current lead times when you get your quote, and you can have shades going up around the time the boxes come in.

Builder blinds vs. custom

Many builders offer basic blinds as an upgrade or include them in the price. They’re usually corded vinyl blinds in a few standard sizes, which is fine for a closet or a garage window but can look and feel basic in the main living areas.

Custom window coverings are measured to each window, come in far more styles and fabrics, and can be cordless or motorized. A lot of new homeowners skip the builder package in the main rooms and choose custom there, which also means not paying twice to replace builder blinds later.

The windows new homes tend to have

• Two-story great room windows. Motorized roller or cellular shades are the go-to. You can reach the high windows with a remote or a schedule, and there are no long cords.
• Big west-facing glass. Solar shades cut glare and heat while keeping the view, which matters on the west side of the valley where the afternoon sun is strong.
• Sliding patio doors. Pick a covering that stacks fully to the side or rises above the door so it still opens freely. We can show you options that fit your door.
• Bedrooms. Blackout cellular or roller shades help with early summer sunrises and with naps in kids’ rooms.
• Bathrooms and laundry. Faux wood blinds or composite shutters handle moisture and are easy to wipe clean.

Tips for a new build

• Keep it consistent. Choose one color or fabric family for the front of the house so it looks finished from the street, then mix products room by room inside.
• Check your HOA rules. Some HOAs have rules about how window coverings look from outside. Neutral colors or a white backing usually keep everyone happy.
• Think about privacy early. New-build lots are often close together. Start with the rooms that face the neighbors or the street, and add the rest later if you need to.
• Go cordless with kids. If you have young children, choose cordless or motorized products from the start.

During a free consultation we can look at your plans or your finished windows, bring samples to the house, and help you decide what to do now and what can wait.

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