Staring at a blank window and asking yourself, “What should I hang here?”. It’s a question every single homeowner in the Central West has asked themselves. If you’re lucky enough to live with the roar of the exciting straights of Mount Panorama down the road or prefer the tranquil, tree-lined laneways of Machattie Park, choosing what window coverings will work best for you can be overwhelming.
At Blinds by Design, it’s a question we hear from homeowners in the region time and time again: “What are the blinds and curtains costs for an average home?”.
Window treatment budgeting can seem a little intense with all the fluctuating prices on fabrics, sizes, and styles. But don’t stress; we’ve got you. In this guide, we’re going to unpack window treatment prices. You’ll discover how to find a style that fits the right budget without losing any of your preferred qualities.
What Shapes Your Blinds’ And Curtains’ Cost?
You can’t get a one-size-fits-all quote for curtains, blinds, or shades. Every home’s window is unique! One homeowner may need to budget far differently for window treatments on a large, panoramic bay window over Abercrombie House compared to someone with a standard powder room window in an apartment.
When calculating your final blinds and curtains cost, several key factors come into play:
- Window Size: Larger windows take up more square footage and naturally require more fabric. This is the #1 factor that will run the cost up!
- Material Quality: This inexpensive alternative will make all your linen dreams come true! It’s far more affordable than real linen, silk, or real wood.
- Custom vs. Off-The-Shelf: Custom, made-to-measure window blinds fit right to your window’s specs. Still, there are no shortcuts; it’s expensive up front compared to blinds off the rack.
- Operating System: Adding a motor or connecting it to your smart home, you’ll also pay extra. Manual cords and chains are very cheap to install.
- Professional Installation: Proper fitting of the treatment will make it hang for hundreds of years. Typically quoted on the final price from a pro.
You wouldn’t have guessed but yes, this is one of the largest markets in the world! With recent statistics showing that the home furnishing & window covering industry has increased substantially in growth as consumers focus more on making their home environment more comfortable. Though with so much growth, this does not mean that you’ll have to spend a fortune to make your home beautiful.
Average Price Guide for Bathurst Homeowners
Before we can start the shopping process, we feel that you need to get a realistic idea of the cost. Below is a guideline for an average-sized window to help you out. Note that this is an estimation, and your final cost will depend on your specific selections.
| Window Treatment Type | Estimated Price Range (Per Window) | Best Used For |
| Roller Blinds | $100 – $350 | Kitchens, living rooms, clean, minimal looks |
| Sheer Curtains | $200 – $600+ | Living spaces, adding soft filtered natural light |
| Blockout Curtains | $250 – $700+ | Bedrooms, media rooms, shift workers |
| Roman Blinds | $250 – $500 | Dining rooms, adding fabric texture and warmth |
| Plantation Shutters | $400 – $900+ | Street-facing windows, providing timeless appeal |
Getting your entire three-bed home done may cost between $2,500 and $6,000+ to furnish everything to make sense with customisability options based on mixing simple manual window dressing versus opting for motorised versions of the entire home.
Exploring Your Window Blind Options
Let’s get a bit more detail regarding the range of blind options available. Here at Blinds by Design, we are dealers for a wide array of quality products and are honored to be an authorised Luxaflex & Crimsafe dealer in our region.
1. Classic Roller Blinds
Roller blinds are a superb option for contemporary Australian living spaces. They are super convenient, easy to operate, and work seamlessly into day-to-day living. Pick from a heavy blockout material to provide effective morning light protection in bedrooms or consider sunscreen fabric for your living spaces, which will give you daytime privacy without obscuring your view of the outside.
2. Cellular and Honeycomb Blinds
If you’re after a unique and distinctive choice, you should consider cellular shades. In this Wiki guide on blinds, we learn that cellular shades (also known as honeycomb shades) were initially introduced in the 1980s and are designed to trap air between cells that form within the material. For that reason, they are a fantastic way of insulating your home from the outside temperature and reducing your energy bills.
3. Roman Blinds
Roman shades are kind of like draperies but function as blinds. As you lift the shade, the fabric folds itself evenly into a stack of folds. These window treatments will add wonderful textural interest to a space and can also add an inviting warmth to a formal dining room or warm living room.
The Beauty of Custom Curtains
Curtains will instantly make any room feel warmer and more inviting. They can transform the “black box” of a room into a cosy home. From elegant sheers to sturdy double tracks, we’ve got it all.
Sheer curtains add a wonderfully light and breezy feel. Sheer curtains are amazing, fluttering in a light breeze on a warm Bathurst afternoon. They soften the strong sunshine and decrease screen glare on your TV.
Blockout curtains are thicker and heavier, keeping that harsh winter morning chill away. And then, if you’re a light sleeper, you can blackout your entire bedroom. Want a further deep dive on this selection? Check out our comprehensive article on Blinds vs Curtains vs Shutters: The Ultimate Home Guide.
Why Custom-Made Matters
At first glance, it will look like a smart idea to pick up a pre-assembled shutter on sale from your nearest big-box store. They’re inexpensive, yes, but they’re not very durable. Even worse, they’re seldom a good fit and create noticeable light leaks when light shines through all the little cracks. Your energy bills can suffer from that leaking, as well.
Here at Blinds by Design, we like doing things right the first time. And we’ll do it for you, too. We come out to your home, meticulously measure each window, and get it installed. With over 25 years in business helping folks here in the Central West, we can assure you that your new window treatments will be perfectly installed by the time we leave your home.
Protecting Your Home and Maximising Energy Efficiency
It’s not all just about looks! Window blinds offer practical benefits for your home, too. Our notorious Australian sun can wreak havoc on your pricey couches, rugs, and wooden floors in no time. Well-placed blinds keep damaging UV rays at bay.
Down in Bathurst, you go from scorchingly hot in the summer to absolutely freezing in the winter and everything in between. Window treatments really are a climate controller and, as the Australian Department of Energy says, one of the simplest things you can do to boost your home’s energy rating.
They keep the blazing sun outside for the entire month of January. And then, they seal in all the cosy heat in July. What it means is they give you a comfortable home, no matter what season it is, and massively reduced energy costs.
The Added Value of Security Screens
If you’re exploring options for window treatments, it’s also a fantastic time to think about security and adding security screens to your window treatments; something many people in Bathurst decide to do when adding new internal blinds. Blinds by Design is a licensed supplier of Crimsafe.
Crimsafe is way beyond anything tested in Australia; they will keep your family completely safe. Fancy those lovely plantation shutters on your front windows, put a Crimsafe screen on the outside, and go right ahead and open your windows in summer to get the most wonderful cool evening breeze wafting in while not fearing the unwanted insect or criminal invasion, not to mention increasing your home value!
Finding The Right Balance For Your Budget
No one says you must get all the same costly window coverings for all the same windows you want covered up. A simple genius move: mix up your products!
- Living Areas: Splurge a little extra in this area. Go for luxurious sheer drapes or some sophisticated plantation blinds. After all, these are the rooms where you spend the most time, the places where visitors (and sometimes family!) are bound to notice.
- Bedrooms: If you’re on a tight budget, blockout roller blinds are a no-brainer. They’re affordable and will help you get a good night’s sleep.
- Bathrooms and Laundries: Only choose products that are really practical for damp rooms (like these aluminum Venetians or poly-satin blinds), as they won’t distort if they get wet.
If you blend it up, you can also minimise the overall expense of buying blinds and curtains but still leave your house feeling updated, cohesive, and considered.
How to Maintain Your Investment
After you invest in those lovely blinds for your windows, you want them to stick around a long time. Keeping blinds clean is not difficult!
If they are roller blinds, a little damp cloth should do the trick for dust and marks; sheer curtains often come down, and hand washing won’t hurt; just make sure to check your label. plantation shutters don’t require anything too intense; just a flick over with a feather duster once every so often, and you’re sorted!
A mere 5 minutes a month will add years onto your blinds. That way, the original purchase of your blinds and curtains, too, will last 10+ years of enjoyment.
Wrapping Up Your Window Journey
When it comes to purchasing window coverings, it should be enjoyable and exciting, not daunting. Now, I understand that purchasing a set of new window coverings does cost a little to budget for and plan. However, in the long run, I feel as though it’s a worthwhile investment. High-quality window coverings create peace of mind, add privacy, and add significant value to your home.
From redoing a historic home right next to the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum to putting up a fresh new house right on the outskirts of town, we’ve got you covered. At Blinds by Design, we have customer service like no other, as well as products that last. Forget measuring and fitting—all that stress is on us.
Skip the budget guesswork and have local pros give you a super-precise quote! Book a free no-obligation consultation today, and we’ll pop around, give you a tour of all of our exciting styles, and help you nail down what works best.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do blinds cost for an average house in Bathurst?
A custom window blind installation in Bathurst will typically cost you $2,500 to $5,000 if you’re installing blinds on a 3-bedroom property. If you’re after simple roller blinds, you may not need to pay as much compared to highly advanced motorised blinds.
Are curtains more expensive than blinds?
Yes, curtains will generally cost more to custom-make than standard window blinds. They’re typically a more labour-intensive fabric product with a sliding rail. Yet, a clever combination of sheer curtains and plain roller blinds is an increasingly economical and popular design.
How long does it take to install custom window coverings?
It generally takes only one business day for us to install the order after your custom window treatments are at our showroom. Our average-sized homes have everything fitted and checked within three to six hours.
Do window blinds help with Bathurst winters?
Absolutely. That is what products like Luxaflex Duette honeycomb blinds are made for! Amazing insulating properties of Duette’s cell structure mean that cold winter air is
Can you put plantation shutters in a wet bathroom?
Yes, you absolutely can! We often suggest our PolySatin shutters for laundry and bathroom spaces. They handle moisture exceptionally well, and unlike our traditional timber shutters, they won’t warp, peel, or crack in areas with damp air.