Next Day Blinds - Think Twice

All of our furniture in the Midwest was from Ethan Allen. We had the best interior designer and he knew our taste well. All the products that were delivered remained top notch as long as we had them - including all the window treatments, many from Hunter Douglas. When we got our studio apartment, we went to Next Day Blinds for honeycomb shades for six very large windows. We wanted the ability to open the shades from the top or bottom, and anything else in between. For the most part they have lasted, but they do collect a lot of dust that can’t be cleaned. And the plastic cord holders break and require maintenance in spite of treating them gently. Because the studio is used by guests when they visit, we needed to add black out shades in front of the honeycomb shades because there is too much light from the street lights out front. Plus, the blackout shades provide a valence of sorts at the top of the window where there was none, and also add another layer of protection from the north wind that blows right through the cheap windows in winter. Since we don’t use the black out shades on a daily basis, it is irritating when they don’t roll up and down with ease. The cheap material frays and gets caught in the roller mechanism - jamming it. So we need to climb up on a ladder to try to “un jam” it. But that leaves the shade looking worse every time we pull it up and down. This isn’t the first time it’s happened. Next Day Blinds does replace items, but I do not want to take that route because it’s really getting monotonous. I would prefer a better product that lasts rather than a cheap product that requires constant repair - and these blinds weren’t cheap! I am disappointed compared to what we were used to and dream of the times we had windows that kept the cold air out and window treatments that not only looked good, but actually functioned. Maybe one of these days we will switch them out with remote switches, but that won’t work if the shades are frayed. 

Next Day Blinds Blackout Shades Replacement

We had honeycomb blinds installed in our condo about nine years ago. Over time, the pull cords break. So we recently had all of our shades updated with new cords and to fix a broken one. The white cords just couldn’t be cleaned, so this was the only solution. That circumstance required one trip out to remove all the shades so the exchange could be done. On top of that, we had blackout shades installed two years ago on the same five windows. One of the shades never hung correctly. Since those shades are under warranty, we wanted to have that crooked shade replaced while we were at it. Unfortunately the fabric we used for the blackout shade was discontinued, so we had to go to the showroom and select another fabric  - which meant all the shades would then need to be replaced. We were told both the honeycomb and blackout shades would be reinstalled at the same time -  which made sense - for them and for us. But, things never work out as planned. When the appointment was made, only the honeycomb shades were brought, even though the blackout shades were ready. That meant there would be another trip for them and another afternoon waiting at home for us. In the end it didn’t really matter because we are usually at home. But it still changes the flavor of the day. The blackout shades look fine, but instead of hanging straight the same shade still hangs crooked - but in the other direction. This house is old and crooked and requires very careful measuring and installation. I’m just too tired to deal with it anymore. Thank goodness we don’t need to use those shades very often. 

Next Day Blinds Service

Two years ago we had blackout shades installed in our condo windows by Next Day Blinds to help shut out the light at night, add insulation, and provide a nice decorative header. Nine years ago we had honeycomb shades installed on those same windows by the same company. Over time the white pull cords on the honeycomb shades are pretty dirty - and we have tried everything to clean them. And, one of the pull cords broke. So I requested a service call to have the one pull cord repaired, but also to replace all the white cords to freshen them up. Additionally, one of the blackout shades never hung right, so I also requested that it be rehung and straightened. So the service technician came and took down all the honeycomb shades and contacted the service center to see how to address the blackout shade because it was measured incorrectly in the first place - which is why it hung crooked. Usually, they just remake the shade, but the meterial we had is now out of stock. What that meant was that all five shades would now need to be replaced with a new fabric. After the tech left, we got a call yesterday from Edith who told us to go down to the showroom, find an alternate option, call her back, and keep the appointment we made next week to have everything rehung on the same day. So today we went to the showroom, got the color and pattern name and numbers, called Edith back, and are keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes as planned. Although it is an inconvenience, I’d like to say we have had positive experiences with Next Day Blinds. I’ll let you know if that changes next week. 

Next Day Blinds Black Out Shades for the Monk's Room

I seem to been having difficulty making decisions. We ordered blackout shades for our studio apartment last year from Next Day Blinds. We had five windows done in a neutral color,  but did not do the big closet window because it was a closet. The main reason we got the shades was that they finished off the look of the windows, they provided a dark environment for guests when the wall bed was in use in the main space, and in the winter they added another layer of insulation. Recently we turned the big closet in to a monk's room with a twin bed, and the black out shades are now needed there. Wouldn't you know the color and brand of shade is no longer available? So we visited Next Day Blinds in Alexandria to see what options were available. We thought we might want to match the new throw color on the bed - predominantly black and white. So we brought a variety of samples home, including a neutral color that comes close to our existing selection. Of course, the new shade is much more expensive. We managed to get a 10% reduction because they didn't have what we really wanted. When we came home and actually had the samples in the room I'm thinking I like the neutral best. The question is either to make the monk's room unique from the rest of the house or blend it in with the rest? It's such a tiny space I am reluctant to have a dark shade, even if it won't be used that often. So I will ponder this for a bit and drive my husband nuts. But I want to get it right for such a tiny place. I miss having someone who used to do all this thinking for me!