Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Wholesale Blind Factory
Custom window coverings in Greater Vancouver typically fall somewhere between 50 and $900 per window in 2026, depending on the product type, window size, fabric or material, and whether you add motorization. Faux wood blinds and vertical blinds sit at the lower end. Cellular shades, roman shades, and California shutters sit in the middle to upper end. These are market-typical ranges, not fixed quotes — the only way to get an exact number for your windows is a free in-home measure and consultation.
A handful of factors move the price on any window covering order, no matter which product you choose:
Roller shades are usually the most budget-friendly custom option, typically running 50–$400 per window as a rule of thumb. Basic light-filtering or sunscreen fabrics sit at the low end. Blackout fabrics, motorized rollers, and larger patio-door-sized rollers push toward the top of the range. Roller shades are a common starting point for renters upgrading to ownership or homeowners doing a whole-house refresh on a budget.
Cellular shades generally cost $200–$500 per window, with single-cell fabrics at the lower end and double-cell or top-down/bottom-up styles at the higher end. The honeycomb structure that gives these shades their name traps air and adds a layer of insulation, which is part of why they cost more than a basic roller. Cellular shades are one of the more popular choices for bedrooms and living rooms across the Lower Mainland where both privacy and insulation matter.
Roman shades typically run $250–$600 per window. They're a fabric-forward product, so the price swings heavily on the fabric grade you choose — a basic woven fabric costs far less than a heavier lined or blackout roman shade. Because they fold rather than roll, roman shades also tend to need more fabric per window than a roller shade of the same size, which factors into the higher starting price.
Zebra shades — the alternating sheer and solid stripe fabric — generally cost $200–$450 per window. Pricing sits close to cellular shades because of the dual-layer fabric construction. Larger windows and blackout-backed zebra fabrics land at the top of that range.
Faux wood blinds typically cost 50–$350 per window, making them one of the more affordable slatted options and a common substitute for real wood in humid rooms like bathrooms and kitchens. Real wood venetian blinds run higher, typically $250–$600 per window, since natural wood costs more than the PVC/composite blend used in faux wood. Both faux wood blinds and venetian blinds scale up in price with slat width and wider or taller windows.
Vertical blinds, still a common choice for patio doors and large sliding openings, typically run 50–$350 per window, with cost driven mostly by width rather than height. A single wide patio door slider will usually cost more than two standard-width windows combined, simply because of the extra vane material and track length needed.
California shutters are the premium end of the lineup, typically $400–$900 per window. They're built from solid panels and hinged frames rather than fabric or slats hung from a headrail, which is part of why the material and labour cost more up front. Shutters also tend to last longer than fabric-based coverings, which is worth factoring into a cost-per-year comparison rather than looking at sticker price alone.
Adding a Somfy-powered motor to any of the above products typically adds 50–$350 per window on top of the base manual price, depending on the motor type and whether you're adding hub/remote integration for smart-home control. For homes with young kids or pets, motorized lifts also remove the cord entirely, which solves a safety consideration on top of the convenience factor. You can read more about motorized blinds and shades powered by Somfy if automation is on your list.
Big-box and off-the-shelf blinds are cut to standard sizes, which usually means gaps, light leaks, or a poor fit on anything but a perfectly standard window opening. Custom-made blinds are built to your exact measurements, which avoids that problem — but "custom" doesn't have to mean expensive. Buying factory-direct from a local manufacturer cuts out the retail markup and import layers that big-box and showroom-only retailers add on top of the same raw materials. That's the main reason a Canadian-made, factory-direct product can land in a similar price range to a mass-produced import, with a better fit and, in Wholesale Blind Factory's case, a limited lifetime warranty included.
Every number above is a general market range — the only way to know what your specific windows will cost is to have them measured. A free in-home consultation covers measurement, product recommendations, and a firm quote with no obligation. You can book one, browse ready-to-order options at /shop, or call (604) 942-4201 to talk through your project.
Custom blinds usually cost more per window than off-the-shelf ready-made blinds, but they're built to your exact measurements, which avoids the gaps and light leaks that come with standard sizes. Factory-direct pricing also narrows the gap significantly compared to retail custom blinds.
Roller shades and faux wood blinds are generally the most affordable custom options, typically starting around
50 per window. Exact pricing still depends on window size, fabric grade, and mount type.No. Motorization typically adds roughly
50–$350 per window on top of the manual price rather than doubling it, depending on the motor and whether you're adding smart-home hub integration.Book a free in-home consultation, where a technician measures your windows and gives you a firm quote based on the product, fabric, and options you choose. Call (604) 942-4201 or request one online to get started.