Approx cost of curatins/blinds

[Jaycee]

That works out to be around $345 per wondow, not taking into account the actual sizes of the windows as some are obviously bigger than others. It does sound a little excessive to me. I am building a house and am trying to work on a budget that averages out to be around $200 per window. I'll let ya know how I go

[Rivlas]

Ikea have window furnishings. if you are going to have some blinds they are cheaper than most.
Google them to see what they offer

[~Kim~]

Pelmets and drapes are the most expensive window coverings you can buy.

We had our house done (27 windows) for $4600. 3 of those have blockout hollands and basic roman blinds.
The rest are venetians (I hate verticals), with one vertical at the back door becasue that was the best option.
We used a local independent to do them and he was half the price of the larger companies.

[RhiChiChi]

That works out to be around $345 per wondow, not taking into account the actual sizes of the windows as some are obviously bigger than others. It does sound a little excessive to me. I am building a house and am trying to work on a budget that averages out to be around $200 per window. I'll let ya know how I go

Thanks for that. I do have curtains/timber venetians/hollands throughout the house already but they are ugly and I want blockout of light, so the timber venetians don't really do that. I spoke to my Dad's wife who's daughter is an interior designer and she said you have to also look at the quality of the fabric.... I had a look at the fabric samples from dollar curtains & it felt & looked fine.

Pelmets and drapes are the most expensive window coverings you can buy.

We had our house done (27 windows) for $4600. 3 of those have blockout hollands and basic roman blinds.
The rest are venetians (I hate verticals), with one vertical at the back door becasue that was the best option.
We used a local independent to do them and he was half the price of the larger companies.

My mum went through an independent company too but the quality was poorer than others I have seen. For example the holland blinds in some parts have staples (that you can see) holding the blind together, which I do not like, so it turned me off using them. I will continue to shop around as I am not in a hurry