We’re turning 28 this year!
Blindsgalore turns 28 this year, and we’re taking a moment to look back at how far we’ve come. From a small San Diego business with a big idea to helping customers across the U.S. and Canada find the perfect window treatments, it’s been quite a journey.
And we couldn’t have done it without you!
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It Started in 1998
Back in 1998, shopping for custom blinds usually meant visiting a store or scheduling someone to come to your home. We thought there had to be an easier way. So we created Blindsgalore.com, the first online store where customers could measure, customize, and order their own window coverings without ever leaving home.
There wasn’t exactly a guidebook for selling custom blinds online. We had to figure out how to make the process simple, approachable, and comfortable for people doing it themselves. Chelle puts it best…
“We had to make people comfortable doing it themselves. Then we spent the next 28 years making it better.”
Chelle Walters
Owner of Blindsgalore
And that’s exactly what we’ve been doing ever since.
28 Years, 2 Million Windows Covered and Counting
A lot has changed since 1998. Home styles have evolved, technology has gotten smarter, and window treatments have come a long way. Today, we offer everything from classic wood blinds and cellular shades to cordless, motorized, and smart-home-compatible window treatments. But some things haven’t changed.
We’re still independently owned, still family-run, and still focused on doing what we do best: making custom window coverings easier to shop for online.And somewhere along the way, we’ve sold more than 2 million window treatments! Not bad for a little idea that started in San Diego.
Still a Family Business
Blindsgalore is proudly led by owner Chelle Walters and her daughter, CEO Alissa Walters. As a family-owned business with women making up roughly 75% of our team, we’re also proud to be certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. And while the home improvement industry has plenty of big names, we’ve always believed there’s something special about staying focused on one thing and doing it really well.
“Big retailers have more aisles. We have 28 years of focus in one category. We don’t want to sell everything for the home. We want to know window coverings better than anyone else and make buying them easier than anyone else.”
Alissa Walters
Blindsgalore CEO
That means continuing to offer free samples, helpful measuring and installation guides, knowledgeable in-house design experts, and our satisfaction guarantee to make shopping easier from start to finish.
What’s Next?
Twenty-eight years is a long time, especially in the world of online shopping. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. New styles, smarter technology, and more ways to make your home feel like you.
We’re always looking for ways to make finding the right window treatments a little easier and a lot more fun. Most importantly, thank you for being part of our story. Whether you’ve been shopping with us since the early days or just discovered Blindsgalore, we’re so glad you’re here.
Here’s to 28 years of beautiful windows, happy homes, and many more to come!
