Why Would Customers Living in Colorado Springs Like Wood Shutters?

There are many reasons why shutters are the preferred window treatment for many people living in Colorado Springs. Here are the Top 5 Reasons for putting shutters in your home.

1. Beauty and Style--Shutters add sophistication to any home. If you are looking for clean lines, shutters have no strings and come with the option of having a hidden tilt rod. This allows you to have an unobstructed view from the inside out. Shutters give the customer the option of choosing a louver size all the way up to 4.5 inches! So for those of you who have an amazing mountain view, the larger louvers are for you. The divider rail is also a great feature of shutters. This allows you to close the bottom louvers for privacy, but still allow light in from the top by opening the louvers above the divider rail. This is also helpful for those who have yappy dogs that bark at everything that moves outside! A resurgence of customers looking to shutters has made this window treatment, a stylish option. Take a look at the windows coverings featured in current home magazines or even television shows, and you will see many of them sporting shutters. Shutters are definitely "in".

2.Value--Shutters are the only window treatment that adds value to your home! Window treatments are an investment in themselves, but why not make them work for you! Any Realtor or Appraiser will agree that shutters are a permanent window fixture, that ups the value of your home, just as granite counter tops and other high end home improvement would. So why not add some shutters as "window furniture" for your home?

3. Insulation--People today are always thinking "green", and why wouldn't we? Not only are we interested in saving money, but why not do what's right for the environment as well? Whether you choose, wood shutters, or a polymer "faux wood" shutter, you'll be saving a great deal of money in heating and cooling costs.

4. Durability--So you have kids, dogs or are just looking for a window covering that is going to last--shutters are the most durable of all the different types of window treatments. There are no mechanisms or cords, just good old durable hinges. Although most people who have shutters rarely open them, except while cleaning, they will stand the test of time. Our shutters are coated with a UV protectant and will not fade. Our professional and FREE installation will ensure you have a sturdy piece of "window furniture" for years to come!

5. Safety--You may have heard about the recent concerns stemming from strangulation hazards of corded blinds. Shutters are a great option for those who are concerned about this issue. Of course, nothing can be substituted for parental supervision, you can rest assured knowing that your child-proofing efforts are another way to keep your children safe.

**Please note that shutters are not your only option for keeping your child safe around window coverings. We also offer cordless-lift honeycomb shades.

October is Child Safety Awareness Month. Budget Blinds is offering the FREE cordless lift option on all Alta honeycomb shades until the end of the year! (December 31, 2009.)

If you would like a Free In-Home Consultation, please give us a call at 719-488-0468. We do the measuring and installation for free. Give yourself a break!

Home Show 2009

Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs just finished up exhibiting in the 2009 Home Show at the Phil Long Expo Center. We had a great time meeting new people and answering the many questions people had about window treatments. A good number of folks stopped by our booth to sign up for our Grand Prize Drawing of $500 and a Second Place Prize of $300 in custom window coverings from Budget Blinds. It was also nice to see many of our happy customers stop by just to say "hi". I must say that I am very proud to work for a company that has such a good rapport with it's customers. I can honestly say that every person that mentioned that they had purchased window treatments with us, had nothing but good things to say about the first meeting at the Free in-home Design Consultation, all the way to installation. And what a treat to also find nice comments to that effect on some of the giveaway entry forms! Our customers mean a lot to us, and it was so wonderful to see their appreciation and smiling faces.

So, let me get to some of the questions and concerns we encountered at the home show...

There were a few people that had questions about specialty windows. They were concerned because they had unique windows that couldn't fit the "standard-size" window treatment.
In actuality, there really is no "standard-size" window. All homes are different and windows come in many shapes and sizes, which is why Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs offers custom window coverings. A Design Consultant will come to your home for a free in-home consultation, measure your windows, and help you choose what is right for your needs; Installation is FREE!

Do you do repairs?
All of the the inquiries regarding repairs of blinds/shades were, not surprisingly, from other companies. Budget Blinds offers exclusive warranties, including our 5-year No Questions Asked Warranty. This is separate from the manufacturer's warranty that covers possible defects that could have occurred during the manufacturing. This warranty offers an "insurance policy" if you will, on your investment. If your dog decides to claw or chew through your new window treatments, if your perfect child finds a permanent marker and draws you a nice picture on your blinds or if you have smoke damage from a fire, Budget Blinds will replace all of your window treatments (including installation) free of charge for 5 years from the time of purchase! Where else can you find that? Back to the question, if you happened to have purchased a home that already had existing window treatments or have purchased blinds elsewhere, we will gladly come to your home to repair broken cords and such if they can be fixed.

I don't want to waste your time, I only have one window.

Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs is more than happy to assist you in choosing the perfect window coverings for your home, even if it is just one window. We have a wide-range of products to suit your needs. With our Free in-home Consultations, you can match the color and style of your existing window treatments as we bring our store to you! Our customers mean a lot to us. Having one window is no different than having a house full of windows that need covering. We will gladly come out free of charge.

If you have any questions for us, please feel free to contact us at 719-488-0468!