Window Treatments
This category covers blinds, shades, curtains and other window coverings for units and common areas, from suppliers who sell products to installers who measure, fit and replace them.
Guide updated Oct 29, 2026. Written for operators, with input welcome from people who do this work.
Why this matters
Window treatments in student housing get pulled, bent and left open or shut by a new set of residents every year, so they are a frequent turn item and a visible part of every tour. Durable, consistent blinds or shades make turns faster and keep the building looking uniform from the street.
When you need it
- During the turn, when damaged blinds are on almost every punch list.
- Before tours, when mismatched or broken coverings stand out from the street.
- When renovating units or common areas and choosing a new standard product.
- When a safety standard or local code change affects corded products or fabrics.
Common challenges in student housing
- Blinds get bent, pulled down or broken by each new set of residents.
- Odd or older window sizes make matching replacements slow.
- Product lines get discontinued, so new blinds no longer match the rest of the building.
- Corded products and common-area fabrics may need to meet safety or fire requirements.
- Summer lead times leave units without coverings when residents arrive.
What to look for
- Products built for heavy use, and samples you can test before ordering for a whole building.
- Cordless or other child-safe options that meet current safety standards for window coverings.
- Fire rating information for fabrics in common areas, checked against what your local code requires.
- Whether they measure on site and how they handle units with nonstandard window sizes.
- Lead times for replacements, so you can keep a small stock on hand for turn season.
- A consistent product line you can match years later when individual units need repairs.
- Clear warranty terms and who handles installation and replacement.
How pricing usually works
- Products are usually priced per window or per covering, based on size and style.
- Measuring and installation may be included or charged separately, per window or per visit.
- Custom sizes, specialty fabrics and motorized options usually cost more.
- Volume pricing for a whole building or portfolio may be available, sometimes with minimums.
How prices are usually structured, not what they cost. Actual prices vary by market, property and scope, so compare written proposals.
Questions to ask a supplier
- Can we test samples in a few units before ordering for the whole building?
- Which of your products are cordless or meet current window covering safety standards?
- Do you have fire rating information for fabrics used in common areas?
- Do you measure on site, and how do you handle nonstandard windows?
- What are your lead times during summer, and can we keep stock on hand?
- How long will this product line be available so we can match it later?
- What does the warranty cover, and who handles installation and replacement?
Window Treatments suppliers 15
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Austin Window Screens
Serves TX
Installs blinds for multifamily apartments, including cordless options, standardized unit packages and turnover scheduling.
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Blindecor
Serves FL · Mentions student housing
Fabricates and installs window treatments for apartment and student housing buildings, including measurements, standardized packages and warranty support.
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Blinds Chalet
Serves nationwide
Supplies bulk blinds, shades and shutters for multifamily apartment projects, including custom sizing and volume purchasing.
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Blindsgalore
Serves nationwide
Supplies custom blinds and shades for apartment properties, including bulk purchases, measurement assistance and installation services.
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Budget Blinds
Serves nationwide
Supplies and installs commercial window treatments, including blinds, roller shades, drapery and shutters.
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Deconovo
Serves nationwide
Supplies bulk curtains for multifamily and rental properties, including blackout panels, custom sizing and replacement programs.
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Direct Shades & Blinds
Serves nationwide
Supplies and installs commercial window coverings for multifamily developments, including mill-direct blinds, shades and installation.
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DMI
· Mentions student housing
Supplies window treatments for student housing and apartments, including commercial draperies, vinyl blinds and installation.
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Dunn and Brandt Wholesale Blind and Shutter Company
Serves nationwide
Supplies and installs window coverings for multifamily apartments, including replacement blinds, shades and make-ready window treatments.
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Home Builder Blinds
Serves nationwide
Supplies wholesale blinds for apartment complexes, including bulk ordering, property delivery, measurement and installation.
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Horizon Window Coverings
Serves CO
Supplies window coverings for apartment communities, including custom blinds, shades, new construction installation and replacement.
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Marietta Drapery & Window Coverings
Based in Marietta, GA · Mentions student housing
Manufactures and installs window coverings for student housing and multifamily buildings, including blinds, draperies and custom shades.
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National Blinds
Serves CA
Provides window coverings for apartments and condominiums, including blind installation, repairs and ultrasonic shade cleaning.
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ShadeMonster
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Manufactures and installs window treatments for student housing and multifamily developments, including roller shades, faux-wood blinds and motorized systems.
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The Blind Spot
Serves CO
Supplies bulk blinds and shades to commercial property managers, including mini blinds, vertical blinds, solar shades and drapery.
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