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Window Treatment Questions, Answered

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Window Treatment Questions, Answered

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Straight answers about our products, pricing, consultations and installation.

About us

Who is Olsson Smart Shades?

Olsson Smart Shades LLC is a locally owned window treatment company headquartered at 7780 Corporate Blvd, Suite 1506, Plain City, Ohio 43064. We design, measure and install custom blinds, shades, plantation shutters, drapery, motorized smart shades, window film and Draper projection screens for homes and businesses across Columbus and Central Ohio.

Who installs the window treatments?

Our own team. Nothing is subcontracted. The same team that designs your project measures and installs it.

What areas do you serve?

Columbus and Central Ohio, including Dublin, Plain City, Upper Arlington, Powell, Westerville, Hilliard, Worthington, New Albany, Marysville, Bexley, Grandview Heights, Gahanna, Delaware, Lewis Center, Grove City, Galena, Sunbury, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Granville and Lancaster.

What are your hours?

Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm. Call or text (614) 907-0976 or email nik@olssonss.com.

What brands do you carry?

We are an authorized dealer for Norman, InsolRoll, Draper, DrapeMax and Elegant Window Fashions.

Consultations and quotes

Is the in-home consultation free?

Yes. We bring real samples to your home, measure every window, and you see each fabric in your own light. There is no obligation.

How fast do I get a quote?

You receive a firm written quote the same day as your consultation.

Do you offer financing?

No, we do not currently offer customer financing.

Pricing

How much do custom blinds cost in Columbus?

Custom blinds typically run about $150 to $600 per window, installed, depending on window size, material and options. Blinds cost guide →

How much do motorized shades cost?

Motorized roller shades typically run about $450 to $1,300 per window, installed, depending on size, fabric and the control system.

How much do plantation shutters cost?

For a standard window (about 36 to 60 inches), composite plantation shutters run about $400 to $675 and hardwood about $475 to $825, installed. Small windows run about $275 to $450 composite and $325 to $550 hardwood. Large windows and patio doors run about $900 to $1,950 composite and $1,100 to $1,950 hardwood. Shutter cost guide →

Do you charge for repairs?

Repairs have a $150 trip charge if the item is repairable. That charge is credited toward your total if the visit turns into a new purchase.

Products

Do you install motorized and smart shades?

Yes. We install and program motorized shades and drapes that work with a remote, your phone, voice assistants and smart home systems, with scenes and schedules.

Can plantation shutters be motorized?

Yes. We offer motorized options so shutters can be controlled by remote or app.

Do you do window tinting?

Yes, for homes and businesses. We install architectural window film for heat control, glare, UV protection, privacy and security. We do not tint vehicles.

Do you install projection screens?

Yes. We install motorized Draper projection screens for home theaters, media rooms, conference rooms and commercial spaces.

Do you work on commercial projects?

Yes. We handle offices, schools, healthcare, retail and new construction, and we bid commercial projects for general contractors.

Do you offer temporary shades for new construction?

Yes. We provide free temporary privacy shades while your custom order is being made.

Timing

How long does it take to get custom window treatments?

Most custom orders arrive in a few weeks, depending on the product. We give you a timeline with your written quote.

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Complimentary in-home consultation

Let’s design every window in your home.

We bring real samples to your home, measure every window, and help you choose what fits your light, your style, and your budget.

  • Written quote the same day we measure, not next week.
  • Installed by our own team. Nothing is subcontracted.
  • A real person answers. No call center, no answering machine.

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