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Oct 12, 2024
Automated Window Coverings Bring Security, Energy Efficiency and Enhanced Priavcy to Your Home
Could your home or business benefit from automated window coverings? Consider the energy efficiency, privacy, and security needs that automation can offer. Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island offers a variety of automation options with Lutron smart shades, blinds and more.
Smart shades, lights, and thermostats from Lutron all integrate easily with your choice of smart home devices that that include Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Nest, Sonos and more.
You’ll be able to monitor and control your smart blinds, lights, and home temperature from any mobile device by using the Lutron app. Use the app to create lighting schedules that change with the seasons, and provide added security when you're away.
With Lutron, your home or business shades and blinds can be programmed to automatically open and close for both peace of mind and energy savings. You can set your blinds to automatically tilt throughout the day to diffuse sunlight or maximize the privacy in your space. And best of all, they install quickly and easily, with no new wiring required.
Start your home automation with just a single window or room - Lutron automated shading systems are modular and can be easily expanded.
And Budget Blinds will measure, install and do it all for you. It’s smart and easy. Ask about Lutron smart home automation today!
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Mar 08, 2024
Take Your Home Automation to the Next Level With Lutron Window Coverings From Budget Blinds
Could your home or business benefit from smart window coverings? Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island offers a variety of automation options with Lutron smart shades, blinds and more.
Smart shades, lights, and thermostats from Lutron all integrate easily with your choice of smart home devices that that include Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Nest, Sonos and more.
You’ll be able to monitor and control your smart blinds, lights, and home temperature from any mobile device by using the Lutron app. Use the app to create lighting schedules that change with the seasons, and provide added security when you're away.
With Lutron, your home or business shades and blinds can be programmed to automatically open and close for both peace of mind and energy savings.
With Lutron blinds you can set your blinds to automatically tilt throughout the day to diffuse sunlight or maximize the privacy in your space. Programmable features allow you to use heating or cooling only when you need it for maximum energy efficiency.
And best of all, they install quickly and easily, with no new wiring required.
Start your home automation with just a single window or room - Lutron automated shading systems are designed for modular expandability.
And Budget Blinds will measure, install and do it all for you. It’s smart and easy. Ask about Lutron smart home automation today!
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Nov 05, 2023
Buy More, Save More with Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island
Take advantage of Budget Blinds' Buy More, Save More sale, all month long!
This November, you can save up to 45% with Budget Blinds' current offer. If you've been planning to replace your old home shades, now is the time.
Purchase 1-4 shades and receive 35% off your entire order. With 5-9 shades, the discount goes up to 40% and for 10 or more shades, you can save 45%! Some brand restrictions do apply, but the offer is available all month long, and with several brands to choose from, Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is sure to have the right option for your home.
Control light and temperature throughout your home, add automation to make adjustments easy and select from the latest colours and styles to suit your decor.
While other brands are offering Black Friday deals for a few days only, Budget Blinds’ special is available all month long, so no need to wait!
Contact your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island today to take advantage of their free in-home consultation and their Buy More, Save More event.
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call: 250.924.0249
778.771.5013
Oct 30, 2023
Work Smarter Not Harder with Home Automation From Budget Blinds
In the past few years, you’ve likely added some smart home technology to your home, whether for security or comfort. App-controlled lights, doorbells and speakers are common smart tech in many homes. But have you considered automating your window coverings?
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island carries smart shades, lights, and thermostats from Lutron all of which integrate easily with your choice of smart home devices that that include Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Nest, Sonos, and more.
With Lutron, you can monitor and control your smart window treatments, lights, and home temperature from any mobile device by using the Lutron app. Use the app to create lighting schedules that change with the seasons.
Lutron allows your home or business shades and blinds to be programmed to automatically open and close for peace of mind and energy savings. Using the Lutron app, you can automatically tilt your wood blinds to preset angles throughout the day to diffuse sunlight and maximize the light in your space. Programmable features allow you to use heating or cooling only when you need it for maximum energy efficiency.
And best of all, they install quickly and easily, with no new wiring required.
Start your home automation with just a single window or room - Lutron automated shading systems are designed for modular expandability.
And Bugget Blinds will measure, install and do it all for you. It’s smart and easy. Ask about Lutron smart home automation today!
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Apr 10, 2023
Why The Direction Your Windows Face Matters
Our Vancouver Island weather varies dramatically from season to season, and depending on the direction your rooms face, that variability can be even more impactful. Your home’s direction impacts how and when the sun hits each room and this can mean big changes in heat and light, depending on the season and direction each room faces.
South-facing windows
If your home faces South, it may have higher energy bills in the summer. Direct sunlight from the south causes heat to build up, forcing the AC to work harder. However, it may also be warmer in the winter for the same reason.
Southern exposure makes a room cozy in the winter. The addition of shades to the window allows the option to raise the shades and enjoy the sun's warmth during those chilly winter months. However, it can also make summer too hot or bright without the right window treatments. That’s why it’s essential to work with a professional window treatment designer to determine which product will work best for a southern-facing window.
North-facing windows
Windows that face north receive natural light all day but don’t receive direct sunlight. Interior shutters are a great way to take advantage of the indirect sunlight from north-facing windows. Their louvers can let in as much or as little light as you like while the cordless design looks clean and uncluttered in kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices.
Alternatively, sheer curtains add gentle textures and patterns to your interior decor without restricting sunlight. In daylight, pulling sheer drapes across the window allows the indirect sunlight to shine through and highlight the design. Adjust the blinds or shade behind the drapes to add privacy or control the light.
East-facing windows
An east-facing window will catch the early sun, which can appear bright and glaring in the morning, and diffused and delicate later in the day. Dark colors will seem gloomy, but light colors and sheer materials bring out the softness of the sunlight.
Morning sunlight is welcome in a kitchen or living room, but it can be an annoyance in a bedroom. The best way to deal with morning light is to customize your window treatments to get exactly the amount of light you want.
West-facing windows
On summer afternoons, west-facing windows can cause heat to build up. To keep the room comfortable, make sure to keep them covered. Like with south-facing windows, you don't want to lose all the natural light you get from west-facing windows, but you also need to deal with glare and heat. Blinds are a great choice because you can change their angle as the sun moves, diffusing light without blocking it out.
Energy efficiency
Most energy-efficient window treatments use layers of fabric to improve insulation and control light in the room, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Whether you like shades, drapes, blinds, or shutters, there are many energy-efficient window treatment choices.
To prevent UV rays from damaging your furniture and decor, consider solar shades or try UV-resistant window film if you prefer a clear view but don’t want to risk damage to your decor.
Motorization
Motorized window treatments will help you avoid continually moving the position of your blinds. With various sensors and timers available, they can be programmed to change on their own based on the sun’s position to give you the perfect lighting without lifting a finger.
Regardless of your home's direction, Budget Blinds can help you find window treatments that make sense for your home.
Request a free in-home or virtual consultation from your local Budget Blinds design experts to get started.
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Apr 12, 2022
Home and Business Automation Options From Lutron and Budget Blinds
Could your home or business benefit from more automation options? Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island offers a variety of automation options with Lutron smart shades, blinds and more.
Smart shades, lights, and thermostats from Lutron all integrate easily with your choice of smart home devices that that include Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Nest, Sonos, and more.
You’ll be able to monitor and control your smart window treatments, lights, and home temperature from any mobile device by using the Lutron app. Use the app to create lighting schedules that change with the seasons.
With Lutron, your home or business shades and blinds can be programmed to automatically open and close for peace of mind and energy savings. Using the Lutron app, you can automatically tilt your wood blinds to preset angles throughout the day to diffuse sunlight and maximize the light in your space. Programmable features allow you to use heating or cooling only when you need it for maximum energy efficiency.
And best of all, they install quickly and easily, with no new wiring required.
Start your home automation with just a single window or room - Lutron automated shading systems are designed for modular expandability.
And Bugget Blinds will measure, install and do it all for you. It’s smart and easy. Ask about Lutron smart home automation today!
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Dec 05, 2021
Budget Blinds - Local Business Supporting Local Charities
One of the many great reasons to support local businesses is they also support your community! This month, a percentage of all sales at Budget Blinds will be donated to a number of Vancouver Island charities (and there’s a bonus in it for you too - see below).
In 2021, your locally owned and operated Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island stores are supporting:
- Campbell River Habitat for Humanity
- YANA
- Nanaimo Ladysmith School Foundation
- Ladysmith Resource Center
- Catnap Society
- Vancouver Island Crisis Society
Budget Blinds is donating 5% of all sales this month to these charities.
And in December they’re also giving back to you with 30% off all orders this month! Regardless of your budget or style, Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island has the window covering solutions for your home. Whether it's a single room or a full house, basic blinds or home automation, your local store is ready to help. With free in-home or virtual consultations with their designers, you’ll be sure to find the perfect match for your windows.
Contact your local store today:
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Nov 13, 2021
Call Budget Blinds' Designers for a Free Consultation Today
Designing any new element of your home can be overwhelming - and frustrating if you don’t have a designer’s eye, or a handyman at home!
If you’re looking to update your window treatments or technology, talk to the experts at Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island. With in-house design consultants and professional installation your home updates can be beautiful, stress free and completed on budget.
Paula Pilcher is one of Budget Blinds’ style consultants. Her complimentary services can be in-home or virtual. Paula has several years of experience in the arts, and in design. She has worked for many years in the window coverings industry, and brings a passion for assisting her clients in finding the perfect products.
And always remember - no project is too big or too small for Budget Blinds’ consultants, and the consultations are always free. Whether you’re updating a whole house or a single room, Paula and the other consultants are ready to help.
Budget Blinds offers products for every budget - from high-end designer window coverings to budget friendly options for every room in your home.
Contact your local - and locally owned - Budget Blind today!
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Oct 27, 2021
Add Automation to Your Window Coverings With Budget Blinds
While you’ve probably added a smart speaker, maybe a programmable thermostat or a monitoring doorbell to your home, have you considered automating your window coverings? Blinds and shades can be automated to enhance the comfort and security of your home!
Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is a leader in automation for window coverings as well as other home technology.
The Smart Home Collection by Budget Blinds includes brands like Somfy®, SONOS, and other top tech brands to offer homeowners a full offering of state-of-the-art, intuitive solutions for today’s home. You can control your window coverings, lighting, climate, home security and entertainment systems, with the push of a button from your smart device, handheld remote control, or keypad.
But no need to buy everything new! Budget Blinds can work with your existing window coverings to retrofit them with any of this new technology. Motorized retrofit solutions will offer significant savings over an all-new motorized system, and allow you to program window coverings on timers to open and close at specific times during the day to help save on energy costs. You can even select from several control options - from wireless wall switches to hand-held remotes.
Automated window treatments allow you to control and schedule the positioning of your window coverings for enhanced, on-demand privacy, and since they are cordless, they provide a safer environment for children and pets. Motorized window treatments also include unique sensors that allow you to increase energy efficiency by automatically adjusting your window coverings with rising temperatures.
Contact Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island today to learn how you can simplify and automate your home:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Aug 15, 2021
Black Out The Light for a Better Sleep With Budget Blinds
As the kids get ready to head back to school, getting them back on a regular sleep schedule can be a challenge. But, Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is here to help!
Black out shades or curtains can help get kids to bed on time, in a properly darkened room. Especially through the late summer, while we still have longer days and it can be difficult to settle into a regular sleep routine, something as easy as changing out the window coverings can make all the difference.
Your local Budget Blinds store can provide a live or virtual in-home design consultation, and can offer professional measuring and installation services, which means one less thing for you to prep for back to school.
As seasons change, it’s a great time to review your window coverings needs. For light control, for security and for temperature regulation, your window coverings are more than just pretty to look at. Having the right window coverings in each space can make your home more comfortable year round.
Contact your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island store today, to get set up for success to start the school year!
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Apr 18, 2021
Meet Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island's Designer
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is locally owned and operated, and offers the same great service from several locations across the Island. One of the great services Budget Blinds offers, that you’ll never find at a big box store, is their complimentary design consultations.
Budget Blinds customers enjoy the opportunity to meet with Rebeccah Stefina of their design team. As a designer and sales manager for the Ladysmith location, Stefina works with clients in all of the communities Budget Blinds serves on Vancouver Island.
She has more than six years of experience in design and working with builders, contractors and interior designers on their projects of all sizes.
Her education in design, portfolio of clients and eye for detail will have you feeling confident in your project from start to finish.
"I love what I do,” Stefina says. “I like to turn my clients wants, needs and dreams into their reality. From single family projects to multi-home construction, I'm your local contact for the best residential and commercial window coverings in Canada."
If you’re ready to update your window decor for summer, or need to consider home automation, call your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island. Their complimentary consultations can be done in your home, following Covid safety protocols, or set up a virtual visit.
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Contact Rebeccah directly at rstefina@budgetblinds.com or 250-924-2150
Oct 15, 2020
Time to Get Winter-Ready With Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island
It’s officially cozy season, and when that crosses paths with work-from-home, your home office may be in need of an update. Now that you’ve finally got that corner office with a view (of your own backyard) is it set up to get you through the winter months comfortably?
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island can help you create a functional work space. The right window coverings can keep the drafts out and keep you warm while you work. Home automation can mean fewer interruptions to your workflow and can automatically adjust the mood and lighting throughout your whole home.
Even if you aren’t working from home, maybe it’s time for a refresh to keep the inside of your home bright and cheery, and keep the winter rain and cold at bay.
Budget Blinds expert designers are ready to help, with a complimentary in-person or virtual consult. They can suggest the latest brands, products and styles to suit your needs and budget. Call your locally owned and operated Budget Blinds today to get started on creating your cozy space for this winter.
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Jun 26, 2020
Keep Cool This Summer With Help From Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island
Summer is heating up on Vancouver Island and if you’re staying close to home you may have found your indoor spaces getting a little too warm and bright.
Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is open, with Covid-19 safety protocols in place, and ready to help you find cool comfort with the help of new window coverings.
Whether your new home office needs new shades, or the nursery is too bright at nap time, Budget Blinds has the solution for your unique needs that will match your decor and your budget.
With 3 locations on Vancouver Island Budget Blinds is close wherever you are. Their interior designers can come to you or work with you remotely to select window coverings for any room in your home. They’ll provide professional installation and the entire process is quick and easy!
Enjoy cooler indoor temperatures, protect your furniture and artwork from UV rays and add a stylish touch to your home with the help of Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island.
Call Budget Blinds today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
May 20, 2020
Budget Blinds Is Ready to Help You Update Your Home
If you’ve been spending extra time at home over the past few months, you’ve probably noticed a few areas that could use updating, or might be wondering about ways to make your home more energy efficient. Maybe your work from home space is getting a little too warm on these sunny spring days.
Budget Blinds is open and ready to help with all of these concerns. Their designers can suggest fresh new updates for your window coverings, provide shades that help regulate the temperature in your house year-round, and even automate them for you, so you can stay focused on other tasks.
Budget Blinds has implemented a variety of measures to keep you and their staff safe, including options for virtual consultations, wearing masks and gloves as required, additional cleaning and sanitizing routines, practicing social distancing during all appointments and paperless consultations to avoid passing paperwork back and forth.
While some of the day-to-day business activities have changed because of Covid-19 protocols, Budget Blinds is still offering the same friendly professional service and great prices they always have. You can still order from Budget Blinds and also choose to have their in-home consultations and professional installation done with your and the employees safety in mind.
Budget Blinds is locally owned and operated on Vancouver Island. Your support of local small businesses makes a difference to their employees throughout Vancouver Island.
Call Budget Blinds today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Mar 25, 2020
Budget Blinds Has the Home Automation Options and Window Coverings You're Looking For
Have you been finding time for spring cleaning, and finding some things around the house in need of an update? This is a great time of year to refresh your home and Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is ready to help with more than just blinds.
Budget Blinds has styles for every budget and the largest selection of window coverings in North America, including a new partnership with Hunter Douglas. You’ll find window coverings for every room of your home, in any style, colour or price point you need!
Backed by the best warranty in the industry, Budget Blinds has the solution for your window covering needs.
Their many Vancouver Island locations also offer a wide variety of home automation options from Lutron sure to spark the interest of the techie in your home. Not a techie? Not to worry, their staff can guide you through the options to give your home a modern update and make day to day life at home even easier.
Contact one of the Budget Blinds locations in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo or the Cowichan Valley to see how they can help. Click here to view their product selection online.
Call Budget Blinds today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
