Advice from our Kitchener workshop
Straight answers on choosing, measuring and living with custom blinds and shades, from the team that makes and installs them.
Blinds Tips & Guides · 4 min read
Blackout Blinds for Bedrooms and Nurseries: What Actually Works
Why many blackout shades still let light in, and the fabric, mounting and side-channel choices that make a bedroom or nursery truly dark.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 4 min read
How to Measure Windows for Blinds: Inside vs Outside Mount
A step-by-step guide to measuring windows for custom blinds, with the difference between inside and outside mounts and the mistakes to avoid.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 5 min read
Zebra Blinds vs Vertical Blinds: How to Choose for Every Room
A side-by-side comparison of zebra and vertical blinds, plus room-by-room advice on which one fits your windows, doors and daily routine.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 3 min read
Why Buy Canadian-Made Blinds? 6 Practical Advantages
Fit, lead times, after-sales support and more: what actually changes when your blinds are made locally, plus the questions to ask any blinds company.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 3 min read
Choosing a Blinds Store in Kitchener: What to Look For
How to compare blinds stores in Kitchener-Waterloo: measuring, where the blinds are made, samples, installation and reviews, plus a checklist for your calls.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 3 min read
Vertical Blinds for Large Windows and Patio Doors: A Complete Guide
Why vertical blinds and vertical sheers work so well on wide windows and sliding doors, and the fabric, draw and measuring details to get right.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 4 min read
Zebra Blinds: The Complete Guide to Style, Light Control and Care
How zebra blinds work, the fabric and control options, the rooms they suit best and how to keep them looking new.
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Blinds Tips & Guides · 3 min read
From Measure to Install: How We Make Blinds in Kitchener
A step-by-step look at how Cachet Blinds measures, manufactures, checks and installs every custom blind from our Kitchener workshop.
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