Custom Blinds Installation in Traverse City, MI
Precise Light Control, One Slat at a Time
A 2-inch wood blind usually needs nearly 3 inches of window depth to mount flush inside the frame, a detail that decides whether it looks built in or bolted on. M22 Blinds & Window Treatments provides custom blinds installation across Traverse City, MI, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay, fitting wood, faux wood, aluminum, and vertical styles.
Each project begins with hand measurements taken at three points across every opening, because older frames are rarely perfectly square. We bring samples to your home, confirm mounting depth, and install every blind ourselves. With 30+ years in the trade, we know the small fit details that matter. Request your consultation through our contact page.
Custom Blinds We Measure and Install
Wood Blinds
Real hardwood slats bring warmth and natural grain to living rooms, dens, and bedrooms. Stains and paints can match existing trim, and wider slats open up the view when tilted. Solid construction gives these blinds a substantial, furniture-grade feel.
Faux Wood Blinds
Composite and PVC slats deliver the look of painted wood while resisting moisture, warping, and fading. They suit kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms where steam and splashes happen daily, and their surfaces wipe clean with a damp cloth in seconds.
Aluminum Blinds
Slim metal slats offer a lightweight, modern profile and tight light control in a compact stack. Narrow slat widths fit shallow window frames easily, and the durable finish stands up well in busy family rooms, home offices, and utility spaces.
Vertical Blinds
Tall vanes glide sideways across sliding patio doors and wide picture windows, rotating to direct daylight without blocking the walkway. Fabric, vinyl, and textured vane options are available, and track systems are sized to your exact door width.
Cordless Blinds
Lift systems without dangling cords raise and lower with a gentle push or pull on the bottom rail. Rooms look tidier at the window, and families with young children or pets gain an important safety improvement without giving up any light control.
Custom Valances
Matching valances conceal headrails and mounting hardware for a polished top edge. Styles range from simple wood cornices to crown-profile designs, and each valance is cut to the blind width so returns wrap cleanly around the sides of the frame.
Why Choose Us for Custom Blinds Installation
Measurements Taken by Hand
Every opening is measured at the top, middle, and bottom for width and at both sides for height. Recording the tightest dimension prevents rubbing and binding, so your finished blinds raise, lower, and tilt smoothly for years without catching on the frame.
Samples Compared Where They Will Hang
Slat colors shift in real daylight, especially against painted trim and wood floors. Viewing samples in your own room removes guesswork, and you can compare stain tones, slat widths, and tape options side by side before committing to an order.
Advice Matched to Each Room
A steamy bathroom, a sunny south window, and a quiet bedroom each call for different materials. We recommend the slat type that will actually last in each location instead of pushing one product line through the entire house.
Level, Square Mounting
Brackets are set level and aligned across every window in a row, so slats line up visually from one opening to the next. Consistent heights and even gaps give a room the clean, finished look that off-the-shelf blinds rarely achieve.
Quick Turnaround
Once measurements are confirmed, orders move promptly through production and onto your calendar. Clear updates keep you informed about delivery, and installation day is scheduled around your routine rather than leaving you waiting on an open-ended window of time.
Warranty Support You Can Reach
Every blind carries its manufacturer warranty, and help does not end when the last bracket is set. If a tilt wand loosens or a cord lock slips, you call the same person who installed it, and the fix gets handled directly.
Straight Slats and Clean Lines in Every Room
Well-fitted blinds change a room the moment they tilt open, catching light at exactly the angle you choose. M22 Blinds & Window Treatments delivers that precision to homeowners across Traverse City, MI, pairing careful measurements with materials suited to each space. Compare samples at your own pace in your own light, ask every question on your list, and decide only when the fit feels right. Start the process by requesting an in-home consultation through our contact page.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose wood or faux wood blinds for a kitchen or bathroom?
Faux wood is usually the better choice for kitchens and bathrooms because it tolerates humidity without warping. Real wood can crack or bow when steam and splashes are constant, so we generally save it for living areas and bedrooms.
What slat size works best for my windows?
Slat size depends on window height, frame depth, and the view you want. Wider 2 1/2-inch slats open up more glass when tilted, while 2-inch and 1-inch slats suit smaller windows and shallow frames where larger slats would crowd the opening.
Is an inside mount or outside mount better for blinds?
Inside mounts sit within the frame for a clean, built-in look, but they need enough depth. Outside mounts cover the frame, hide imperfect openings, and block more light at the edges, which makes them useful for bedrooms and shallow windows.
What are cloth tapes on blinds, and do they block light?
Cloth tapes are decorative fabric strips that run down the front of the slats in place of thin ladder cords. They add color and texture while covering the small route holes, reducing the pinpoints of light that slip through closed blinds.
Can blinds fit windows with crank handles or deep sills?
Yes, spacers and extension brackets move the blind forward so slats clear crank handles and window locks. M22 Blinds & Window Treatments checks these obstructions during every Traverse City, MI measurement, so the finished blind operates without striking hardware or sills.
Do vertical blinds still make sense for sliding patio doors?
Vertical blinds remain a practical choice for sliders because they stack to one side and let you walk through without raising anything. Updated fabric vanes look far softer than older vinyl styles while keeping the same easy, sideways operation.
How should I tilt blinds for the most privacy at night?
Tilt the slats closed upward, with the room-side edges pointing down, to block views from the street below. By day, that same position bounces daylight toward the ceiling, softening harsh glare while still keeping curious passersby from seeing in.
Can one headrail cover a very wide window?
Wide windows can use two or three blinds on a single headrail, so each section operates separately yet looks like one unit. M22 Blinds & Window Treatments uses this in Traverse City, MI homes where one oversized blind would be too heavy.