Window Blinds Lanham
Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters in Lanham, MD
Lanham is only minutes from our Beltsville HQ making it one of the easiest trip in our entire route in Maryland. Homeowners here enjoy all of the benefits of Buy Home Blinds: they have a free in-home consultation, exact-to-the-window measuring, and receive a discount on custom blinds, shades and shutters (with less wait time than customers further out in our service area).
If you have one of Lanham’s classic 1950s or 60s ranch-style and Cape Cod homes, window treatments weren’t designed universally, so they should not be. If you live in one of the newer window house communities that are being constructed throughout the area, you don’t have the same template in which your windows were manufactured, and your window treatments shouldn’t either.
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Why Lanham Homeowners Choose Custom Window Treatments
Lanham’s housing stock is older and more varied than many of its neighboring Prince George’s County communities, ranging from ranch style homes through Cape Cod cottages to bi-level homes built in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and through Colonial Revival and New Traditional options from the 2000’s and 2010’s, to a new influx of new townhome construction. The diversity also extends to the window sizes and shapes, which vary from block to block, as well as with the many off-the-shelf blinds that are quite often disappointing in reality.
This is where custom measuring is the most important. All our windows are measured to your window opening – whether that is an original mid-20th century picture window or a clean-line window with architectural appeal in a tall modern townhome.
Part of the reason could be the location of Lanham. It is located near NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center but experiences humid summer and cold winter months like other areas of the DC metro region. Just those two factors, along with the age of the homes and fluctuating temperatures, is why so many Lanham customers ask about:
Faux Wood Blinds for Kitchen
Unlike wooden windows, they come in a variety of sizes to suit any space, and they’re humidity resistant and won't warp, crack, or yellow, so they can be installed on original window trim and sill, which may be decades old, and preserved from moisture.
Energy Efficient Cellular Shades
Honeycombs provide a barrier to air flow between the window and the glass to keep the heat in during winter and out in summer for older single-pane windows and early double-panes that are popular in Lanham's 1950s and 1960s homes.
Vertical Blinds and Sliding Door Panels
Large Lanham sliding glass doors leading to backyard and patio areas in the many bi-level and split-level homes have just the right size vertical blinds or vertical blinds for sliders that will fit properly.
Window Treatments for Every Style of Lanham Home
Lanham is not just one kind of place, it’s multiple kinds, stacked in successive decades of development and expansion along the edge of the Capital Beltway. The correct window treatment will really depend on the area and time of the home you are using.
Mid-century ranch and Cape Cod homes. Typical houses found across older parts of Lanham, frequently relatively smaller and classic window openings. Styles including 2-inch slats, faux wood blinds and wood blinds often fit into the architecture with enough style that they don’t seem like they are out of place.
Bi-level and split-level homes. Frequently used in Lanham’s established neighborhoods, these plans may feature sliding glass doors on to lower level family rooms or patios. For these larger openings, vertical blinds, panel track blinds and motorized shades are popular options.
Newer townhome communities. Window openings and open layouts are generally taller and more consistent for townhomes being built in and around Lanham. Shades that roll, solar shades, and cellular shades are fairly common here, especially when there’s a large window in a great room.
Homes near Woodmore Towne Centre and major commuter corridors. Privacy is as important as good light control for homes near busier streets and shopping districts, such as near Route 50 and the Capital Beltway. Sheer shades and room-darkening shades allow homeowners to retain natural light in their homes throughout the day, and generate privacy from street lights and cars at night.
Lanham at a Glance
Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Prince George’s County with a population of just over 11,000. Although located within 15 miles of DC, Lanham has maintained a decidedly quieter, more quaint and more suburban atmosphere, bolstered by numerous parks and recreation facilities and tree-lined residential streets.
Two large federal facilities – NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the USDA’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center located just outside the community – significantly influence how the area is perceived. Doctors Community Hospital, which has more employees than other employers in Prince George’s County, is also headquartered in Lanham. Built long before the ranch houses and town homes that make up the neighborhood, the historic Thomas J. Calloway House is a remnant of the railroad era of the 19th century which was the original foundation of this area.
It’s the reason why the window treatment needs of Lanham are as varied as the homes themselves – there’s been a historically long period of rail beginnings, suburban expansion, and a more recent influx of new townhome construction.
The Buy Home Blinds Process for Lanham Customers
Installing new window treatments shouldn’t involve several visits to a showroom or trial and error when it comes to measurements. For homeowners in Lanham, here’s how it works:
Step 1 – Choose your style
Check out our full collection online, request fabric samples for free or brainstorm ideas with our design team. Whether you’re in Frederick or another city in our Maryland, DC or Virginia service area, this step serves the same purpose.
Step 2 – Measure and order
Whether you’d like to order online or have a free in-home consultation, use our step-by-step measuring guide. Our design professionals will visit your home, accurately measure all your windows, and offer a no-cost estimate after you walk through fabric and colour choices in person.
Step 3 – Installation done right
Self install blinds by following our how-to videos, or book professional installation. Whatever you do, you will receive a manufacturer’s product, but with the amount of in-person assistance that suits your time and comfort level.
Common Window Problems We Solve for Lanham Homes
Drafts and energy loss in older homes. Original window frames from the 50’s and 60’s were not designed with today’s insulation requirements. Cellular shades offer a more significant amount of heat and cool insulation, especially the double-cell varieties, that help keep your house warm in winter and cool in summer.
Humidity damage in kitchens and bathrooms. Maryland summers are humid and can cause real wood blinds to deteriorate. Faux wood blinds are designed to be compatible with high humidity areas and are free from warping and moisture damage.
Glare and heat in larger, newer windows. More recent houses (15–20 years) tend to have larger windows and more windows in total, resulting in increased solar heat gain. Solar shades reduce the amount of sunlight that enters the room, and they also block out a considerable amount of glare.
Mismatched style between older and newer construction. Some homes are older, ranging from ranches, and some new, and a treatment that works well with one kind of home may look out of place in the other. We assist in matching the blind with the actual structure of the home, rather than the window size of the home.
Privacy near busy streets and shopping corridors. Sheer shades and light filtering are privacy without darkness for homes located near work strips or commercial buildings in Lanham.
Schedule Your Free Lanham, MD Consultation
Scheduling a free in-home consultation will be one of the most convenient appointments on our calendar as Lanham is just minutes from our Beltsville base. Samples, measuring instruments, and product knowledge will be delivered to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions: Blinds and Shades in Lanham, MD
Do you offer in-home consultations in Lanham, MD?
Yes. Nearest to Beltsville headquarters is Lanham, which is a couple miles away, and in-home consultations are generally convenient in this city. A design expert comes into your home to take measurements of your windows, takes a stroll through fabric and material choices, and gives you a no-cost quotation.
Is Buy Home Blinds located in Lanham?
Beltsville, MD, where our company is based, and Lanham are amongst our regular communities because of the quick distance between the two. We have no showroom in Lanham but we do come down there for consultations and installations with our team frequently.
What blinds work best for older Lanham homes?
Faux wood blinds and cellular shades work best for the older neighborhoods in Lanham, which are characterized by ranch style, Cape Cod and bi-level homes. However, faux wood is immune to dampness and the cellular shades help with the lower level of insulation of mid-century windows.
Do you offer window treatments for newer townhomes in Lanham?
Yes. Older residential communities such as Lanham generally have lower and less uniform window heights, which are ideal for roller shades and solar shades, but don’t blend well with cellular shades. Any new or standard window construction is measured separately.
How long does installation take once I order?
Ordering custom blinds and shades will usually take 7 to 14 days for all to ship. Since Lanham is very close to our Beltsville work site, scheduling an installation appointment afterwards is typically easy.
Can I get free samples before ordering?
Yes. We also provide free samples of fabric and material, and won’t require you to make a minimum order. You can view a sample of how a color or texture will fit your Lanham home lighting before ordering one.
Are motorized blinds available for Lanham homes?
Yes. More than just Amazon, Alexa works with motorized blinds and shades as well as Google Home, Apple HomeKit and standalone remotes. They are used for larger sliding glass doors on bi-level homes and for hard-to-reach Windows in the new construction.
What if my windows are non-standard sizes?
Custom measuring eliminates just that. Every blind, shade and shutter is custom fit to your window to match precisely and not an off-the-shelf size.
How close is Buy Home Blinds to Lanham, MD?
Lanham is located approximately 5 miles from our head office in Beltsville, MD or about a 10-minute drive away. One reason Lanham is one of the most efficiently served communities in our service area is because of that proximity; patients have faster consultation scheduling turnaround and faster follow-up appointment scheduling for installation.