To piggy-back on the previous review, very easy to deal with. Worked with my schedule, on-time, professional, and got the job done without hassle. Both before he came and when he came to make the estimate he presented and assortment different options. There was no effort made to "up-sell," just the facts. read more

Before checking Yelp reviews, I called Smith & Noble and got a quote for shutters and blinds which I thought was quite high but was willing to live with. The designer was helpful and said that someone would call within a day or two to set an appointment to do a final measure and give me a final price. A week passed and no one called. I read the Yelp reviews and saw how negative they were. Then I saw the great reviews for Bella Blinds and called them the same day I cancelled with Smith & Noble. Derrick is a one-man operation and he knows his business. His price was less than half of Smith & Noble's. We ordered the shutters and he came and installed them 3 weeks later. I'm very happy with Bella Blinds. I would definitely use this company again! So glad I read the Yelp reviews. Thank you Yelp!! read more

Ordered window shutters for our new house. After interviewing 4 different local companies with none really standing out, we had Bella Blinds come out for a quote. Derek's price was very competitive, but the biggest determining factor for us to go with Derek over others was how he came across as a business owner who cares about his business and the service he provides to his customers. Derek does both the sales call and install himself. We moved forward with placing our shutters order with Derek and was told that it would take approximate ~7 weeks for the shutters to be available based on our selection. Fast forward 6 weeks, we get a call from Derek that our shutters are available for delivery and installation. We scheduled a time and Derek showed up on time with an assistant and completed the installation in a few hours, cleaning everything up after themselves. After Derek had left, I noticed a few of the shutters needed some additional adjustments. I called Derek that evening, and he came back the next morning to make the adjustments. I would definitely recommend Bella Blinds/Derek to my friends and family in the future if they ever need window treatments. We have a few more windows we want to do shades instead of shutters, so we'll be calling Bella Blinds/Derek back for that work when the time comes. read more

Excellent Professional and Friendly Services. Good Products and Competitive Pricing. We recently remodeled our two story house and we have selected Bella Blinds (Derek) for providing 18 shutters and vertical blinds. We love our new shutters and vertical blinds. They are beautiful and were professionally installed. Bella Blinds/Derek was recommended by my nephew and sister for this project. We are happy and recommend Bella Blinds (Derek) for providing shutters and blinds. read more

Derek and his helper Steve installed my blinds this week. They did a great job and I highly recommend Bella. Derek showed up on time for the original visit and for the installation. I was extremely pleased with the quality of the blinds, the installation and the pricing. Extremely professional and process was quick and easy. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars to Derek & Bella Blinds, I would. There are few businesses and business owners like this one left in the world. This gentleman shows up on time, he communicates well, he does what he says he is going to do and when he says he is going to do it, he has an incredible designer eye and the products he recommends and sells/installs are top of line. Reasonable prices as well. He goes above and beyond and has been back twice since the install just to help us understand how the automated blinds work - nothing wrong with them - its us - the operators so add patience to his list of qualities! As far as our project, he replaced all window coverings in our home from sliders to windows - approximately 20 windows. He helped pick colors to match the paint and decor and the match was perfect. The install was without a hitch. Very professional and left the place better than when he started. I asked Derek why he didn't add more help as he's so popular and busy and he said that it could dilute his brand and his reputation. That speaks volumes that he truly cares about his business and his reputation. Call him. You won't be sorry. read more

I received a quick call back from the owner Derek and he came to my home to give me an estimate and show me samples. He gave me the lowest of 3 quotes. I ended up getting polyvore shutters throughout my entire home. They look great! He was a pleasure to work with! read more

I highly recommend! Derek was very easy to talk to and was able to answer all my questions. Pays great attention to detail. We were able to find the perfect fit for our home. Thank you! read more

Derek is a very professional guy. He knows his business and also gives very professional advises. His services is very reliable and fair in term of pricing. He works very fast and very puntial in hid job. He just gave a free upgrade in one of my frames of the blind. read more

Derek is great! I have used his services several times and each time he is prompt, delivers as promised and has great prices. I highly recommend him! read more

I would highly recommend Bella Blinds. Derek's estimate was very reasonable and we are very happy with the final product.

We just had Derek and his crew out to give us some new blinds for our house. We actually took out our old Plantation shutters that we never dreamed we would ever replace. These new blinds look better than the plantation shutters we had! Everything was measured perfectly and the installation was done seamlessly, on time and professionally. We highly recommend Derek and his many years of experience to you. read more

Excellent service, Derek was great, on time, only took 20 minutes, excellent price, great work

If you are looking for window treatments, Bella is your only choice! Derek has been my go to guy since we bought our house in 1995! So you see, he's NO fly-by-night company. Recently, We have done some updating and he still comes through with excellent service and attention to detail. It is clear that his customers are very important to him. read more

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I've used Derek twice now and both times he was great! Derek is prompt, reasonably priced and has always done a professional job! I'd recommend him to anyone.... read more

I just had Bella Blinds install our window treatments and they look great! Derek was very professional--responsive, consultative, and has a critical eye for the details. Great quality product at a competitive price. read more

Got three bids for shutters in my three bedrooms, a study and roller binds for my kitchen. Bella Blinds was by far the best. Derek is a wealth of knowledge, he gives you good recommendations and advice. He's punctual for his appointments. My blinds have been installed, they look great. Just waiting for my shutter install. Look no further than Bella Blinds for you window treatment. read more

When Derek gave me an estimate for window coverings he suggested shutters because of privacy concerns and limited natural light in my home. I was not sure what I wanted so went with Derek's suggestion. Derek and an assistant installed Polycore shutters today in my kitchen and living room. They look great, are easy to operate, and have many options to let in natural light because they can be opened from the top, middle and bottom. Derek tells you what he thinks, knows what he is talking about, is honest, and the price is reasonable. He will be my source for my next window covering purchase. read more

We purchased our entire house window coverings from Derrick 5 years ago. He was thorough, honest, and gave fair pricing. We recently had an issue with one of our blinds and he came out promptly to pick up the blind, sent it out for repair and only charged for shipping. He installed it upon return and always wore a mask . I would highly recommend him! Also, he is having issues with another business who is using a name similar to Bella Blinds so please make sure you are dealing with him. read more

DEREK IS THE MAN!!! Derek was a great person to work with. He came out to measure and consult, then he came out to install and add his little touches to the details. Because in any construction job, there are always small details that pop up, but Derek had an answer to every one of them. He was very well priced and we really enjoy the quality of his work. He has many years in this industry and it shows. I would highly recommend Bella Blinds to any one looking for window coverings. Don't be fooled by other companies who have used the Bella Blind name just to get those customers who were misdirected. read more

Derek was phenomenal! Very well informed and educated us as to the best blinds for our needs. Provided many good options. Great price and very professional. I highly recommend Bella Blinds. read more

Long overdue review for Derek at Bella Blinds. We had a great experience. Derek is efficient, helpful and consultative. We love our new shutters and roller shades. His pricing is very competitive and he personally works on removal and install. This is a HUGE differentiator because he is meticulous and makes sure everything is EXACTLY to your liking before he leaves. I would not hesitate to call Derek again for future projects. read more

I have worked with Derek for many years. This is my fifth home where he installed the blinds. I recently moved to Long Beach and was afraid that he would not want to come this far. But, no problem, he came regardless of the long drive. As always, excellent customer service. The first time I got several quotes, just to compare. Now I just reach out to Derek when I need blinds. Highly recommend him for customer service, and also follow up. And his pricing is the best for a great product! read more

We have been very pleased with our Bella Blinds and Shutters installed by Derek. Our son recently damaged some blinds and Derek was extremely responsive and repaired them promptly. Great service and support. read more

I am thrilled with my beautiful plantation shutters from Bella Blinds! Derek VandeWater did an amazing job! Very knowledgeable and efficient!! Wonderful quality too! I highly recommend Bella Blinds!! read more

Have used Bella Blinds a few times now and I'm always pleased with the prompt response and the completed work. I had all the shutters in my house replaced last year and Derek did a great job on the installation. He came back this week (a year later) to do a repair and no charge. Highly recommend his services. read more

Derek is the consummate business owner. Last summer he installed new window coverings throughout our home. 9 months later we have a loose cord---I call him and within 24 hours, he makes a house call to rethread the loose cord. He was prompt and respectful and he refused to charge a labor fee, despite the current quarantine-induced downturn in sales revenue. I HIGHLY recommend calling Derek for any window treatment you're considering---great prices, great service and great product. read more

Derek is amazing, fast and personable. He took care of another office of ours in a flash. He came out a few times with the samples and we really appreciate his efforts. As usual, install was a breeze... the next thing you know, it's done! He is committed to his work, very professional, trustworthy and great pricing. Highly recommend! read more

Derek installed beautiful Hunter Douglas shades in my condo, and he frosted two windows for privacy's sake so my next-door neighbor no longer can see me staggering down the stairway at 2 a.m. to raid the fridge. I'm so happy with Bella Blinds. I especially appreciate how easy the entire process was, from ordering to installation. Derek was always prompt and efficient. He gave me excellent advice as to which type of covering would work best in different rooms/areas as far as the quality of light I wanted (total privacy for the guest room, sheer shades for my office so I could still see out but people couldn't really see in). He and his crew do excellent work. I chose Bella Blinds because of the many glowing reviews on Yelp. I now know that he deserves such high praise. read more

Bella Blinds is a great, small company. Derek worked hard to give us a very reasonable price. The blinds we ordered came out just like we wanted. He and his helper made sure everything was installed perfectly. I would definitely call him again for window blinds! read more

We has been considering changing our window treatments for many years. A friend recommended Derek. According to that friend, Derek has helped with his window treatment for many years and he is very happy. I am glad that I decided on having Derek do our shutters. He provided excellent services from beginning to the end. His price is very competitive and quality is excellent! He is honest in giving you the best recommendations. I am so glad that Derek did my project. For my next project I will have Derek help me again! read more

When we moved into our home, there were no window coverings. Derek from Bella Blinds came to our home with several samples and patiently and expertly assisted us in making selections for the various rooms. His prices were fair and we appreciated that he kept us advised of expected arrival dates of the items ordered. The finished products were expertly installed and everything looks very beautiful. I highly recommend Derek and Bella Blinds. read more

Derek did a great job pulling down shutters so the sashes could be fixed and then re-installed the shutters. He's highly capable and does a quality job. The shutters look great! I had been told by others it couldn't be done without ruining the shutters. He proved them wrong. I highly recommend him! read more

After multiple different vendors came in to my new house for estimate for my all windows and doors covering. I am glad that we have decided to go with Bella Blinds (Derek). Derek gave us a price that I CAN NOT reject it. He COMPLETELY stands out price and service wise compare to other vendors I interviewed. Derek showed up right on time and we have gone through all options. since this was my first house I did not have any idea what types of window coverings are available in the market (their PRO and CONS) but Derek has enough educated us with many varieties of blinds. Derek is very professional and keen to all details and his recommendation helped a lot to make a decision. He is very polite and his customer is his first priority. We had window replacement after blinds were installed. We called Derek to install blinds back since some of the blinds I was not able to put it back by myself. He quickly showed up and fixed in a seconds. So i truly impressed about his knowledge, service, prompt response to your query and PRICE (IT IS WAY BELOW THAN OTHER PLAYERS IN THE MARKET, Believe me). I would definitely recommend Bella Blinds/Derek to my friends and family in the future if they ever need window treatments. Derek, Thank you very much for your service and GRATE PRICE. We are TRULY HAPPY with all BLINDS and we love it. Thanks a lot. read more

I am a repeat customer. I have been very satisfied with Derek and Bella Blinds! Great workmanship and product!! Thank you Derek.

I interviewed 3 other businesses looking for Hunter Douglas products and shutters. Derek had the best prices and great suggestions on how to use the different products on our windows and sliding glass doors. Derek always showed up on time and kept me informed as to when the products came in. The installations were competently and speedily done. When we wanted one of the products adjusted, he graciously did this to our satisfaction. He explained how to use each of the products and how to clean them. What wonderful service!! read more

Highly recommended. Derek has extensive experiences. He can recommend the best blind for the budget. His price is reasonable. His service is excellent. read more

Derek's prices and professionalism shined through again. House number three for us with Derek and we were thrilled with the results. His prices rock and no up-sale whatsoever. He knows what looks good where and did an awesome job. read more

I found Bella blinds on Yelp. I called and received a call back in a very timely manner. Derek came out, on time, and recommended what I should do for blinds in certain areas. I had originally wanted a certain type of blind but he recommended that I get a different type blind because of my cats. He instslled. l the blinds and they're beautiful. Great service product and company read more

I've been wanting shutters for years now, and finally decided to take the plunge. I'm so glad i did! Derek responded right away when I left him a message and we set up a free consultation appointment immediately. He arrived on time as scheduled and was so helpful, friendly, and professional when he arrived. He had samples to show me, as well as recommendations, since I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted. He even went so far as to show me pictures of 2 different ways I could install shutters in my bedroom, because my window is so much longer in there. It was a huge help in making my decision. I had also gotten other estimates but he had the best price by far, and honestly I didn't feel like I was just another sale. He truly wanted me to be happy with my choices. He did the installation himself, and actually got it done quicker than he estimated. The shutters are beautiful, and I love everything about them! I would 100% recommend Bella Blinds to anyone looking to upgrade their window treatments. Derek is awesome, and he will treat you right! read more