Short answer: most custom blinds and shades cost between about $250 and $700 per window, professionally measured and installed. Motorization adds roughly $200 to $500 per window. A typical three-bedroom home with 12 to 15 windows usually lands somewhere between $3,500 and $8,000, depending on products and how many windows are motorized.
Typical price per window
The Canada-wide ranges below come from published Canadian price guides for custom, professionally installed products on an average-sized window (roughly 90 to 120 cm wide). Our own "from" prices are listed for comparison.
| Product | Typical Canadian range, custom installed | Atlantic Shades from |
|---|---|---|
| Roller shades | $260 to $665 | Quoted free |
| Solar shades | $280 to $700 | Quoted free |
| Zebra blinds | $250 to $520 | Quoted free |
| Cellular shades | $200 to $1,200 | Quoted free |
| Sheer shades | $350 to $900 | Quoted free |
| Roman shades | $400 to $1,100 | Quoted free |
| Faux wood blinds | $200 to $500 | Quoted free |
| Wood blinds | $300 to $750 | Quoted free |
| Vertical blinds | $250 to $615 | Quoted free |
| Aluminum venetian blinds | $150 to $400 | Quoted free |
| Plantation shutters | $400 to $1,200 (about $35 to $60 per sq ft) | Quoted free |
| Add motorization | $200 to $500 per window | Quoted free |
Sources: Ecoline Windows Canadian custom blinds price guide (roller, zebra, cellular, vertical, motorization); other ranges reflect typical Canadian custom pricing. Ranges vary by size and fabric. Your measure gives you an exact figure.
What drives the price
1. Size
Price rises with area. A 60 cm bathroom window and a 3 m living room window in the same fabric can differ by several hundred dollars.
2. Fabric or material
Light-filtering fabric costs less than blackout. Basic polyester costs less than a textured weave or a linen-look. Real wood costs more than faux wood.
3. How it opens and closes
Cordless and standard continuous-loop systems are the base price. Top-down bottom-up adds cost. Motorization adds the most.
4. Specialty shapes and sizes
Arched, angled, very wide or very tall windows, and skylights, need specialty hardware.
5. Add-ons
Valances, cassettes, side channels for blackout, and decorative hardware.
6. Number of windows
Many costs (the visit, travel, set-up) are spread across the order, so the price per window usually drops as the order grows.
How to get more for your budget
- Mix by room. Use cellular or blackout where it counts (bedrooms, cold rooms) and a simpler roller in the laundry room.
- Motorize the hard ones. Tall windows, windows behind furniture and big patio doors. Leave easy-to-reach windows manual.
- Choose a standard width when you can. Fabrics come in rolls. Very wide windows sometimes need a seam or a premium wide-roll fabric, which costs more. Two shades on one wide window can be cheaper and easier to use.
- Do the whole house at once. One visit, one install, better per-window pricing, and every room matches.
- Ask about bundles. We price whole-home packages with fewer line items and fewer surprises.
What is included in our price
- Free in-home measure and design consultation
- Your blinds, made to measure in our Halifax workshop
- Professional installation by our team
- Removal and disposal of your old blinds, on request
- Our fit guarantee and 5-year warranty
- HST is extra and shown separately on your quote
Frequently asked questions
How much do custom blinds cost per window in Nova Scotia?
Most custom blinds and shades in Nova Scotia cost between about $250 and $700 per window, measured and installed, for an average-sized window. Blackout fabrics, wood, Roman shades and large windows sit at the upper end. Motorization adds about $200 to $500 per window.
How much does it cost to do blinds for a whole house?
A typical three-bedroom Atlantic Canadian home has 12 to 15 windows, and custom blinds for the whole house usually cost $3,500 to $8,000 installed. The total depends on which products you choose for each room and how many windows you motorize.
How much do motorized blinds cost?
Motorized blinds typically cost about $450 to $1,200 per window installed in Canada, which is roughly $200 to $500 more than the same blind with a manual lift. A smart-home hub, if needed, is a one-time cost of about $100 to $300.
How much do plantation shutters cost?
Custom plantation shutters typically cost about $35 to $60 per square foot installed in Canada, roughly $400 to $1,200 for an average window. Hardwood, special shapes and larger louvres cost more. Shutters cost more up front than blinds but last far longer.
Are cellular shades more expensive than blinds?
Cellular shades range widely, from about $200 to more than $1,200 per window. Single-cell, light-filtering cellular shades often cost about the same as quality faux wood blinds. Double-cell, blackout and top-down bottom-up versions cost more, but they also insulate far better.
Is custom cheaper than it looks compared with store-bought blinds?
Ready-made blinds cost less up front, typically $35 to $230 per window. Custom blinds cost more but fit properly, block light at the edges, last longer and include professional installation and a warranty. Over ten years, custom often works out better value per year.
Does Atlantic Shades charge for the quote?
No. Your measure, design consultation and written quote are free, with no obligation to buy.
Is installation included?
Yes. Professional installation by our own team is included in every residential quote.