A Builder’s Guide to Planning Window Treatments in New Construction

The difference between window treatments that look built-in and treatments that look added-on almost always comes down to timing. When we are brought into a new-construction project early, we can coordinate the details that make motorization disappear and specialty windows fit perfectly. This guide outlines what builders and designers should plan for — and when — to get a flawless, on-schedule result.

Plan Pre-Wire Before Drywall

The single most important decision is whether any treatments will be motorized. Hardwired motors and integrated Lutron controls need power and low-voltage runs planned before insulation and drywall. Even for battery-motor plans, confirming locations early keeps the finished installation clean. A short coordination meeting at the framing stage prevents expensive workarounds later.

Recessed Pockets and Ceiling Details

For the high-end look of shades and drapery that vanish into the ceiling, recessed pockets have to be framed in advance. Whether it is a drapery pocket above a great-room window wall or a shade pocket over a slider, these details are simple when planned and impossible to add cleanly after finishes are in.

Templating Specialty Windows

• Arched, angled, and clerestory windows — templated for custom-shaped shutters and specialty shades.
• Two-story window walls — motor and access planning so tall glass is serviceable and safe.
• Large pocketing sliders — coordinated stacking and clearance for shades and drapery.
• Impact glass — interior treatments specified to complement, not conflict with, storm-rated windows.

Staged Installation Around Your Timeline

We schedule measurement and installation around the construction calendar and the buyer’s closing date, so treatments are ready at move-in without holding up your certificate of occupancy or final walkthrough. Clear communication on lead times — especially for custom drapery and specialty shapes — keeps everyone aligned.

A Single Point of Contact

Builders and designers across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Wellen Park work with us as a reliable trade partner: one company handling selection, measurement, and professional installation, with the accountability that keeps a project on track. If you have a community or custom home in the pipeline, involving us at the design stage is the easiest way to guarantee a polished finish.