The Value of Custom Window Treatments
At Avabelle Interiors, we believe in complete transparency. We know that when you are investing in your home, understanding the costs upfront is essential to making confident design decisions.
Custom window treatments are a significant investment—often comparable to custom cabinetry or high-end flooring. Unlike ready-made options, custom treatments are tailored to the exact millimeter of your windows, crafted from premium designer fabrics, and engineered to last for decades. They are an architectural upgrade that elevates the entire feel of your home.
Below, we have outlined typical investment ranges for our most popular custom window treatments to help you plan your project.
Typical Investment Ranges
These ranges are estimates based on standard window sizes. Final pricing depends on window dimensions, fabric selection, hardware choices, and motorization options.
Custom Drapery
Starting at $1,500 – $3,500+ per window Custom drapery is the ultimate luxury statement. The investment includes premium designer fabric, premium lining (light-filtering or blackout), custom tailoring (such as Euro or French pleats), high-end decorative hardware, and professional installation.
What increases the cost:
Extra-wide or double-height windows, premium silk or velvet fabrics, intricate trim or banding, and motorized tracks.
Custom Roman Shades
Starting at $800 – $1,800+ per window Roman shades offer the softness of drapery with the clean lines of a shade. The investment includes designer fabric, premium lining, custom fabrication, the operating mechanism, and professional installation
What increases the cost:
Motorization, blackout lining, premium fabrics, and top-down bottom-up functionality.
Woven Wood Shades
Starting at $600 – $1,500+ per window Crafted from natural bamboo, grasses, and reeds, woven woods bring organic warmth to a room. The investment includes the custom-woven shade, optional privacy lining, and professional installation..
What increases the cost:
Motorization, blackout lining, and edge binding.
Motorized Roller Shades
Starting at $800 – $1,800+ per window Roman shades offer the softness of drapery with the clean lines of a shade. The investment includes designer fabric, premium lining, custom fabrication, the operating mechanism, and professional installation
What increases the cost:
Hardwired motors (vs. battery-operated), integration with advanced smart home systems (like Control4 or Crestron), and custom hidden ceiling pockets.
Plantation Shutters
Starting at $800 – $1,500+ per window A permanent architectural upgrade to your home. The investment includes custom-measured wood or composite shutters, hidden tilt rods, custom paint or stain matching, and professional installation.
What increases the cost:
Arched or specialty-shaped windows, custom color matching, and premium solid wood construction.
What Affects the Final Cost?
When comparing custom window treatments to store-bought alternatives, it is important to understand exactly what you are paying for. Four main factors determine the final investment:
Fabric & Material Quality
We source fabrics from exclusive, trade-only design houses. These materials drape beautifully, resist fading, and offer textures that simply cannot be found in retail stores.
Window Size & Scale
A standard bedroom window requires significantly less fabric and labor than a two-story great room window.
Operating Systems & Motorization
Upgrading from manual cords to motorized systems that integrate with your smartphone or voice assistant adds to the initial cost but provides unparalleled daily convenience.
Professional Measurement & Installation
A fraction of an inch can ruin a custom treatment. Our investment pricing includes precise laser measuring and flawless installation by our in-house experts.
The "Layered" Look
Many of our luxury clients opt for layered treatments—such as a motorized blackout roller shade paired with decorative custom drapery panels. This provides the ultimate combination of light control, privacy, and aesthetic beauty.
When budgeting for layered treatments, you should expect to combine the starting costs of both treatment types per window.
