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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: 

Cowichan Valley

Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside

Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay

250.338.8564

 

Feb 06, 2024

Save 50% This Month Only at Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is having their biggest sale of the year all month long. Save 50% off MSRP pricing all of February!

Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island offers free in home consultations, so you can work with their experts in your own home to find the perfect match for your design and lifestyle needs. And with 50% savings during their biggest sale of the year now is the time to book that consultation!

Locally owned and operated, with locations across Vancouver Island, Budget Blinds offers the largest selection of window coverings in Canada, back by the best industry in the business! They are offer eth firneldy local service of a small business, backed by an amazing selection and pricing.

Call your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Isalnd today to take advantage of their biggest sale of the year!

Cowichan Valley

Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside

Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay

250.338.8564

 

Jan 06, 2024

New Year, New Look for Your Home!

There are lots of ways to refresh your home, but an easy way to improve so many areas is new window coverings. Blinds, shades or curtains will update the look of your home, and also aid in temperature control, lighting, privacy and security.

Budget Blinds on Vancouver island offers a multitude of options to suit your style and budget. For unusually shaped windows, or for specific needs, they are your window covering specialists. Even if you don’t need to update the coverings themselves, maybe it's time to add automation, to let light in when you want it, and keep it out when you don’t. Enhance your home security by automatically opening and closing your blinds or curtains, even when you’re not home.

Locally owned and operated, Budget Blinds has several Vancouver Island locations to serve you, from the Cowichan Valley to Campbell River, and all places in between. Call your local store today to schedule a complimentary in home consultation. Trust the experts to measure and install it right the first time!

Cowichan Valley

Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside

Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay

250.338.8564

 

Dec 14, 2023

Holiday Wishes From Your Local Budget Blinds

The team at Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island would like to wish their clients and the communities they serve a safe and healthy holiday season.

Over many years, Budget Blinds has built a strong reputation of providing Vancouver Island residents with great service, selection and pricing.

Budget Blinds is well known for their in-person complimentary consultations with their in-house designers. These designer consultations are available in-person, or if you prefer, arrange a virtual consultation.

And as always, Budget Blinds’ selection covers all price points and styles. From partnerships with famous brands like Hunter Douglas to their own in-house brands, you’ll find a style that meets your budget and style. From curtain to shutters, and from automation to unique window shapes, they’ve got you covered!

Contact Budget Blinds today:

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

 

Nov 17, 2023

Courtenay, BC | New Large Family Home + Carriage House that has a Legal Suite!

Lawmar Contracting, a distinguished builder with a four-decade legacy in the Comox Valley, proudly presents a new property at The Ridge in Courtenay, BC. This exquisite 1,719 sq. ft. rancher home is accompanied by a detached carriage house featuring an 806 sq. ft. legal one-bedroom suite on the upper floor.

Catering to the needs of large or extended families, this unique offering provides ample space with a total of 2,525 sq. ft., distributed in two separate structures on the same property, offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. You can use the carriage house for family or rent it out for additional income.

The main home boasts an open-concept design, seamlessly integrating the living room, kitchen, and dining areas, leading to a spacious covered patio—an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings. The primary bedroom is complemented by a luxurious 5-piece spa like ensuite and a walk-in closet.

This home includes a heat pump, a heat recovery system, and a pre-wired charging station for electric vehicles. The property features indoor parking for three vehicles and outdoor parking for up to three additional cars.

Situated in The Ridge, a desirable community in south Courtenay with no through traffic, this beautiful  home offers views of surrounding mountains and easy access to local forests, the ocean, and the Royston Seaside Trail. This home is ready for occupancy now,  marking the end of your quest for a beautiful new home on Vancouver Island!

Come to The Ridge in Courtenay, BC and enjoy the west coast lifestyle right from your doorstep.

Location: 4005 Buckstone Road, Courtenay, BC

MLS®# 939120 | Price: $1,350,000 + GST

For more information, contact the listing realtor: 
Tracy Fogtmann  RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
Cell: 250.331.1544 Email: tracy@tracyfogtmann.ca

November,  2023 Pricing and availability is subject to change without notice.

 

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: 

Cowichan Valley

Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside

Call: 250.924.0249

North Island - Courtenay

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: 

Cowichan Valley

Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside

Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay

250.338.8564

 

Sep 20, 2023

Plan Now for Practical and Beautiful Winter Updates to Your Home

It’s officially cozy season on Vancouver Island, and as you settle into sweater weather, make sure your home is also ready for the changing seasons. Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island can help you ensure you’re set up to get you through the winter months comfortably.

Budget Blinds can help you create a warm and inviting living room, home office or bedroom with the right window coverings. You can regulate light and temperature with the right selection of window coverings. In addition to being beautiful, these additions to your home can also be practical. The right window coverings can keep the drafts out and keep you warm while you work, snuggle down overnight or spend time with family and guests. Home automation can automatically adjust the mood and lighting throughout your whole home!

Is it 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 consultation. 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.

Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay
Call: 
250.338.8564

 

Aug 28, 2023

Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island Introduces Two New Brands

Budget Blinds has always been renowned for their excellent selection of products to suit all tastes and styles. They are now working with two additional companies to expand the scope of their products even more.

Budget Blinds has recently introduced products from Inspired Drapes, from the United States. This company offers made-to-order blinds, ensuring the latest styles are always available. Their draperies coordinate with their roller blinds, providing a seamless look throughout your home. The draperies are dry cleanable and steam beautifully for easy touch-ups at home. Inspired Drapes are available as pleated, ring-ready or grommet/backtab styles.

Creative Threads is the other new brand now available at Budget Blinds. This family-run business features high-quality cotton/linen blend draperies. All of their designs are created in-house and the drapes feature special touches such as embroidered borders. Creative Threads curtains are available in 2 stock sizes: 50”x96” and 50”x108”. They also offer bedding and unique decorative pillow designs.

Contact your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island location and learn more about these and other great choices for your windows. Complimentary in-home consultations are available.

Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564

Jul 28, 2023

Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is Enjoying 5-star Reviews

Budget Blinds locations in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo-Oceanside and the Cowichan Valley are all owned by the same local family and are all garnering great reviews from their customers. Some of their happy clients have shared the following Google reviews over just the past few months:

Great service and price from Budget Blinds!  Sarah came to our house for a consultation within days of my calling to get a quote. She was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us select the blinds we needed for our home. Their price beat two other quotes we received from other companies. A few weeks later, after ordering, Bryan came to install the blinds. He was polite, friendly and super quick - he installed the blinds in 15 minutes! We love the blinds as they give us better privacy and help keep the heat down in the summer months!” - Kande

The installers, Brian and Ian, were extremely professional and did an excellent job of installation. They were attentive to the smallest details and even removed a small blind I wasn't replacing. They removed all the old blinds and showed me how to charge the wands. The process, from the initial sale to the completion, was effortless.” - Linda

“We just had our exterior blinds installed by Pete and Andrew this morning. They were very efficient and professional and the blinds look get. Dealing with Budget Blinds has been a very smooth process and I appreciated Lisa assistance with the selection of products. A very good company. Thank you.” - Jurgen

Before contacting budget blinds, I received quotes from a few other places and found it overwhelming. Budget blinds made it so easy for me which was a huge relief after just finishing our house build. Budget blinds came to my house with all their samples and helped me select the right style and color that suited us and our house best. It was so quick and easy. Bryan just came and installed our blinds, he was in and out of here so fast and they look great. We are so happy with the entire process and of course love our blinds!” - Carly

Very happy I went with Budget Blinds Comox Valley. I did get other quotes and pricing was similiar (window treatment is expensive!). What made me go with Budget was that, not only did they show me product samples of what I asked for, but also options I didn't know existed. You can't ask for what you don't know about. Turns out I liked the 'other' better than what I thought I wanted. THIS is what I want in a vendor!  From initial consult to install was right on schedule. Everything went smoothly along with friendly appointment reminders. Special thanks to Pete and Andrew for a great job on the install-- friendly, professional, courteous, on time, cleaned up the mess on the way out, what else can you ask for. Would do business again.” - Teri

You’ll find many more great reviews on Google, and know that Budget Blinds will strive to make your experience 5 star!

Regardless of your needs for home or commercial window coverings, Budget Blinds can deliver on time and on budget. Contact your closest location today:

Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564

 

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