DO NOT FALL FOR IT - THIS COMPANY IS A NIGHTMARE! RUN!!…read more I am writing this review to warn others about the absolute disaster that is World of Blinds & Shutters under its new ownership. If I could give zero stars, I would. I originally chose this company because my boss had a great experience with Steve & Laurie, the previous owners. Their work was excellent--high-quality products, outstanding customer service, and a commitment to standing by their warranty. Because of that, I decided to order 15 custom blinds, including 7 motorized ones, for a total cost of $11,050.00. The installation was perfect, and I was initially very happy with my purchase. THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN AFTER THE COMPANY WAS SOLD A few months after installation, one of my motorized blinds stopped working. Thankfully, under Steve and Laurie's ownership, this was never an issue. two of my motors stopped working (between 2021 and 2023), Steve personally showed up in a timely manner and resolved it, no hassle, no excuses. That's what I expected after spending this kind of money and knowing I had a warranty, come November 2024, my living room blind motor stopped working I as well called Steve to find out the company had been sold to a new owner, however, Steve says no worries is an easy fix you are cover, it will be the same process as before just call them and they should be able to take care of this which it could take 2-3 weeks max. I was, perfect will do. When I first contacted the new owner, she assured me that it was a simple fix--just a matter of filing a claim with the manufacturer. Great, right? WRONG! here is where my nightmare starts, countless messages, calls, bunch excuses and now solution. 5 MONTHS LATER... STILL NO RESOLUTION November 2024: I contacted the new owner. She took forever to respond, and when she finally did, she promised to take care of it. Nothing happened. December 2024: I followed up again. More excuses, no action. January 2025: I asked for the claim number so I could handle it myself. She tells me don't worry I am working on, I did not realize I was calling the wrong manufactory etc. so claim number was not provide it, instead giving me more empty promises. February 2025: Still no claim number, no replacement, no solution. At this point, I have a completely non-functional blind in my living room for four months, which is beyond frustrating. I can't open or close this blind. March 2025: I finally got her on the phone. She claimed she would call me back with an update. She never did. I texted and called multiple times afterward--no response. I called last week and today no response, so I decided is best to share my story and save you some time for you not to deal with this BS. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE & LIES This woman does not care about her customers. She has ignored my calls, texts, and emails for months. When she does respond, it's nothing but excuses, delays, and outright lies. How hard is it to process a simple warranty claim? Her incompetence is beyond belief. If you are thinking about ordering blinds from World of Blinds & Shutters, DON'T DO IT! You will be throwing your money away. Buy from literally anywhere else--Amazon, Home Depot, a random street vendor--you'll get better service than this joke of a company. I will attached screenshots in google reviews of some of our conversations so you can see for yourself and below how utterly unprofessional, dishonest, and unreliable this company is. Save yourself the headache. Run far, far away from this company! Needless to say, all good reviews are thanks to the previous ownership Steve and Laurie, if you pay attention the bad reviews are all new reviews to the new ownership lack of service, massive red flags. don't walk, RUN!!

Attention!! Choose Another Company for Blinds, Shades and Shutter!…read more This Company is now under New Ownership! Reviews on this website that show Outstanding were when Steve & Laurie were owners. New Owner Does Not provide Product which has been Paid for since November 9, 2024. She does not respond to customers who have problems with products already installed and in our case still waiting for wind treatments (Shutter) that were paid for November 9, 2024 and NOT Received.. There are Many other Professional Window Treatment Companies in Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch of which provide quality and outstanding service. Most Importantly they respond and provide product which you pay for.

We are so pleased with our shutters. Marti Colonna was very professional and timely with the order…read moreand installation. Gives our home a fresh new look. Thank you!

These shutters make all the difference in the appearance, privacy and sun management in our new…read morehome. Marti and Gulf Coast Shutter Company were referred to us by a friend who had a great experience. We met with Marti 1 day after moving in to our new home and had our beautiful shutters installed 3 weeks later. Now I call that service. No other company we have encountered so far has been nearly as prompt as Gulf Coast Shutters. Most we have to beg to get a sales person to our home. Do not hesitate to contact Marti!!

I've used this company 3times in the past 4 years and recommended them to my friends. Now they…read moreapparently don't care at all about customer service. From being promised a call within 2 days due to faulty shade (not their fault shade was faulty), about 5 months ago, to multiple hassles leaving messages, to rude schedulers things have gone down hill. Still, it takes effort to write a bad review so a week ago I asked the owner to call me instead. That didn't happen. Today I get an email asking me scheduling questions that were already arranged. No one is paying attention. Do not use this company, they're just in it for the money now.

Eric and Jamie, out of the Venice office, did an incredible job, for a very competitive price, in 3…read moreweeks from order to installation. I am very pleased with the end result and recommend them highly. Susannah Hammersley

Sarasota Window Blinds We are so happy we went with Nick, of…read moreSarasota Window Blinds. We had met with 3 different blind companies and went with Nick because he followed up with us, answered all of my many questions and provided us with a whole range of options. We were thinking of a silhouette style shade and Nick introduced us to a very affordable version that was motorized. We ordered them for two rooms. We were surprised that they arrived so quickly and were installed by his competent team, without any issues. Nick was always available throughout the process. That is what you want to experience when you are dealing with a company. We would definitely recommend him above others. It's a fairly new company and if they continue to provide such good customer service, I'm sure they will continue to grow.

We had such a great experience with Sarasota Window Blinds and the owner, Nick. From start to…read morefinish, he was professional, personable, and truly understanding of what we wanted. He gave us thoughtful recommendations without being pushy, which made the whole process comfortable. While we were out of town, his team came in to do the installation. Honestly, the only way we knew they had even been in the house was because of the beautiful new blinds--they left everything spotless. The quality of the products is top-notch, and the installation was absolutely flawless. I would recommend SWB to anyone looking for a vetted, reliable, and professional window covering service. Nick and his team are the real deal.

I can't recommend this company highly enough! When I first entered and asked about shades, the…read morestaff was extremely helpful and not at all pushy. They showed me many options and answered all my questions. In short they gave me a valuable education in shades. With your help, I found precisely what I wanted. After they were installed, I noticed a mistake in the positioning of the shades and M and M responded immediately sending over a man to look at them. When it turned out the problem couldn't be resolved by repositioning the shades, one of the owners, Janet, immediately offered to replace one of the shades at no cost. M and M wall coverings it's a gracious and honorable family business, something that is hard to find in today's world. Five stars.

We found the perfect Bamboo Weave Grass Cloth. And Love it! Great customer service and wonderful…read morereferences on installers. We decided on The Girls, and Rosemary was fantastic. We will be calling her again. Thanks

Steven's was able to repair our vintage wooden blinds with new tilt mechanisms and wands in good…read moretime and for a fair price. Very pleasant and professional. I definitely recommend.

I'm recommending with joy Steven's Blinds and Beyond. Fortunately when I bought my new home two…read moreyears ago in Sarasota, the window covering on every window and doorwall in the house Plantation Shutters-just beautiful. However recently one slat became disconnected from the side and the entire shutter was askew. It is known that if one slat is bad, you usually have to replace the entire shutter-ugh, very costly. Called Steven's and he and his wonderful assistant came to my home within a week. After a thorough investigation, he was able to repair and what a relief. In addition he tightened a few weaker slats and in my bedroom saw that the Plantation Shutter door was hung incorrectly.Then he reconfigured the entire side. Although there was a charge for the home visit and a minimal charge for repair, I was so lucky to have chosen Steven from his online recommendations. In the end, I was able to save thousands of dollars because of his expertise, perseverance and generosity of spirit!

We made an excellent decision the day we decided to hire ShutterShop to manufacture and install…read more Plantation Shutters in my new home. If you like speaking to real professional people when you pick up the phone to call thewm rather than an AI Robot, you've come to the right place. They were always right there to help Or having real people to discuss things during the in installation process, hire ShutterShop. What an excellent experience dealing with them was. I understand this is a local family owned business and you can feel that during the whole process. All this at a great value As far as the quality of their work, everything they did was1st class Our installer Shane Ferguson was a great guy and a perfectionist. My Wife and I are so happy the way everything worked out. Thank you ShutterShop for the great job you've done for us. Chris & Donna Thomas

I hired Shutter Shop to install plantation shutters & Smart Drapes for my large lanai opening. The…read morequality of their products is excellent as well as the team that came out to install our stuff. Friendly & professional. I definitely recommend the Shutter Shop!

nice furnitures good quality and good customer services. Every thing exactly what they said to us…read moreand we are happy,resonable prices.

An exceptional experience from the moment I walked in. This Sarasota high-end furniture store…read moreembodies elegance, professionalism, and impeccable service. The team was warm, attentive, and remarkably knowledgeable, offering thoughtful guidance with a refined, no-pressure approach. Every detail--from the showroom to the expertise of the staff--reflected true quality and sophistication. It was a pleasure to shop in an environment where craftsmanship and customer care are so clearly valued. I would highly recommend this store to anyone seeking luxury furnishings and a truly elevated experience.