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The best window-treatment outcomes are planned early — before drywall for wiring, and well ahead of move-in for lead times. This cluster is for builders, designers, and business owners coordinating treatments as part of a larger project.
We partner with area builders and commercial clients regularly, so these guides reflect real project timelines, the decisions that need to happen when, and how to avoid the delays that trip up unplanned projects.
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Buying guides in this topic
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New Construction Window Treatment Timeline
When to plan, wire, measure, and install — a stage-by-stage timeline so treatments are ready at move-in.
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Commercial Window Treatment Planning Guide
A planning framework for offices, medical, and hospitality — glare, brand consistency, durability, and specification.
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Working With Builders & Designers on Window Treatments
How we partner with builders, GCs, and interior designers on trade projects — from spec and allowances to on-time, coordinated installs.
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Measuring & Installation: What to Expect
A behind-the-scenes look at professional measuring and installation — why it matters and how our process protects the fit and finish.
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Planning a Whole-Home Window Treatment Project
Doing the entire house? Here's how to phase the work, keep a consistent look, and budget a large project without overwhelm.
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Specifying Commercial Window Treatments
The specification factors that matter for offices, medical, and public buildings — glare, durability, code, brand, and maintenance.
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Window Treatments for Hospitality & Multi-Unit Projects
Hotels, clubs, and multi-family properties need durable, guest-ready, repeatable treatments — here's how to plan them at scale.
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- A Builder’s Guide to Planning Window Treatments in New ConstructionFor Southwest Florida builders and designers: how to plan pre-wire, recessed pockets, and specialty templating early so window treatments finish flawlessly and on schedule.
- New Construction Window Treatments in Sarasota’s Top CommunitiesFrom Lakewood Ranch to Wild Blue, Palmer Ranch, Wellen Park, and Siesta Key, here is how to plan window treatments for a new construction home the right way — and why timing matters.
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- Commercial Window Treatments for Offices & Medical SpacesGlare control, energy savings, privacy, and a professional look — here is how the right commercial window treatments improve any office, medical, or professional space.
- A Realtor’s Guide to Referring Buyers for Window Coverings in SarasotaYour buyers ask who to call for blinds, shades and shutters the moment they get the keys. Here is how Sarasota realtors can refer clients to a local, family-owned window covering studio — and why it strengthens the relationship long after closing.
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- Builders: Referring Buyers and Owners for Window and Door UpgradesBuyers and past owners regularly ask builders about upgraded sliders, entry doors and impact windows. Here is how builders can refer those requests to a local window and door team without disrupting their own schedule.
- Builders: Referring Buyers for Exterior Screens and Hurricane ProtectionLanais, sliders and west-facing glass make exterior screens a common request from new-home buyers. Here is how builders can refer clients for retractable exterior screens that add shade, privacy and storm protection.
- Contractors: Refer Your Remodel Clients for Interior Window TreatmentsThe final step of a remodel is often window treatments. Here is how general contractors and remodelers can refer clients for shutters, shades, blinds, drapery and motorized treatments that finish the project well.
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- Title Companies and Real Estate Attorneys: A Helpful Referral for New HomeownersAt closing, new homeowners often ask for local recommendations. Here is how title companies and real estate attorneys can offer a trusted referral for window coverings, exterior screens, windows and doors.
- New Construction Homeowners: Planning Window Treatments and ScreensYour new home likely closed with bare windows and an open lanai. Here is how to plan window treatments, motorized shades and exterior screens — and what to do before closing if you still can.
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- A Window Treatment Partner for Realtors: Residential & CommercialFrom getting a listing show-ready to solving a buyer’s bare-window problem after closing, here is how we help residential and commercial real estate agents close deals with confidence.
- Why Interior Designers Partner With Us on Window TreatmentsYou bring the vision; we bring the products, the precision, and the flawless installation. Here is how we help interior designers deliver window treatments that elevate the whole room.
- Window Treatments for Developers: Model Homes to Full CommunitiesOutfitting model homes, spec inventory, or an entire community? Here is how we help developers deliver consistent, high-impact window treatments at scale and on schedule.
- Window Treatments for Property Managers & Vacation RentalsDurability, privacy, and guest-ready good looks — here is how we help property managers and vacation rental owners choose window treatments that hold up and impress.
- Window Treatments for Restaurants & Hospitality VenuesSet the ambiance, control the afternoon sun, and protect your interior — here is how the right window treatments elevate restaurants, bars, and hospitality spaces.
- New Construction Window Treatments for Wellen Park HomesWellen Park is one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country. Here is what the community plan looks like — and how to plan window coverings for your new construction home.
- New Construction Window Coverings for Star Farms HomesBuilding or buying in Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch? Here is how to plan window coverings for your new construction home — from motorization pre-wiring to the right products for every room.
- Behind the Scenes: Our Custom Drapery Workroom for DesignersFrom spec to install, here is how our custom drapery workroom and trade process help interior designers deliver bespoke window treatments — on brief, on budget, and on time.
- What Window Treatments Best Suit an Industrial Setting?Exposed brick, concrete, and black metal call for window treatments that lean into the raw, functional aesthetic. Here are five treatments that bring a modern, edgy look to an industrial-style space.
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FAQ
Common questions
- When should I plan window treatments for a new home?
- As early as possible. Motorized-shade wiring should be planned before drywall, and custom treatments have manufacturing lead times, so the earlier we're involved, the smoother the timeline. Our new-construction timeline guide lays out the phases.
- Do you work with builders and designers?
- Yes. We regularly coordinate with area builders and interior designers on new-construction communities, handling measurement, product selection, and install to fit the construction schedule.
- Can you handle large commercial projects?
- We outfit offices, medical facilities, hospitality, and more with commercial-grade shades, including light-management systems and printed logo shades. Our commercial planning guide covers scope and timelines.
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