TLDR; New builds close with bare windows, and builder-grade glass plus Georgia sun is a rough first summer. Measure as soon as you have keys, plan the whole house at once for a consistent look, and expect custom orders in two to four weeks - usually installed in a single visit.
The subdivisions around Cartersville, Calhoun, and Adairsville are growing fast, and every new home closes the same way - with big, bare windows and a hot first summer ahead. Ben and Ashley Honeycutt at Love Is Blinds handle new-construction homes weekly, so here is how to plan yours.
When Should I Start?
The day you get keys. A measurement takes one appointment, and custom orders arrive in about two to four weeks - so measuring right after closing means covered windows within weeks, not months of bedsheets taped over the glass.
What Should I Put Where?
The most popular new-build package balances budget and impact:
- Faux wood blinds or roller shades - everyday bedrooms, offices, and baths.
- Plantation shutters - front-facing rooms, for curb appeal and resale value.
- Motorized shades - two-story foyer and great-room glass you cannot reach.
Not sure whether to invest in shutters up front? Our plantation shutters vs blinds guide breaks down where each makes sense.
Can You Do It All at Once?
Yes, and that is the smart move for a new home. We measure every window in one visit, help you pick a consistent look across the main floor, and install the whole house in a single trip once your order arrives. One consistent look, one appointment, one install.
Why Not Just Grab Big-Box Blinds?
Stock blinds rarely fit new-build windows well, especially the tall or wide ones, and they wear out fast. Custom-measured treatments fit right, last, and look like part of the house - which matters most on the rooms buyers see first.