I would definitely work with Budget Blinds of Berkeley and Richmond again! I had a small job, just…read more2 blinds for my living room, 3 blinds for a bedroom, and 1 small blind for kitchen window. Budget Blinds of Berkeley and Richmond was fast, easy and pleasant to work with, and the product is very good. On Saturday, I submit an request for an appointment and a staff person texted me back right away to acknowledge the request, even though it was Saturday. So, they really pay attention! A gentleman named Mass came to my home to measure and show products; he arrived on time and had answers to all my questions, and brought a large, well-organized showbook of many samples that I could touch and compare. Mass does not do a "hard sell." He is understanding and easy going. My shades took 2 -3 weeks to arrive, which is typical of custom-made shades. It was easy to schedule installation soon after their arrival. The same person, Mass, does both the measuring and installation. He did a great job installing the blinds quickly. The manufacturer made an error on the small kitchen blind, which was replaced and installed literally within 5 business days. Custom blinds, with professional measurements and professional installation, are not cheap. But if you want it done right and done quickly, and pleasantly, Budget Blinds of Berkeley and Richmond is the way to go! Very happy with product and service!

My feedback is specifically for the level of customer service provided by Astou. She was my account…read moremanager and worked with me to figure out the types of skylights/material/brand I want for my purpose. She was easy to reach the entire process and even when though it took a few rounds to get the right brand/style I want (I don't want the highest end fabric, more functionality for darkening), she ordered new samples for me to get the price just right.

A long-established and highly competent store that does excellent work. I'm happy with my three…read morepanels of cafe curtains, which look lovely in the fabric I bought online. The only reason the job didn't get 5 stars is that when we were told we would be charged shipping in addition, we couldn't have guessed that when we received the formal estimate, we would find curtains costing a little less than $1000 required a delivery fee of over $100. When I said I would pick it up rather than having it shipped, I was told the work is done elsewhere and shipping costs have gone up. Clearly the work is being done in faraway places to save on local labor costs. My question is whether the customer should be paying that surcharge or whether a company that saves on labor by shipping it elsewhere should swallow the shipping cost rather than passing it on to the consumer?

We're really pleased with the blinds we ordered from Lindsay and her team at Alcatraz Shade Shop…read more Lindsay was super communicative throughout the entire process. She also helped me choose the style of blinds during our in-person consultation, and I was able to take a stack of fabric samples home before we made our final choices. I appreciated that she came out herself to measure. Plus, the installation process was seamless (Leo was fantastic). We'll definitely be returning when we decide to get blinds for our other rooms. 10/10 would recommend!

We've gotten some motorized blinds from Slats and Blinds many months ago including some skylight…read moreblinds. Working with Don and Slats and Blinds in general was a pleasure. Everyone was very prompt responsive and upfront. They were preemptive in giving advance notice for anything. Everything was as advertised. Installation worked out as advertised - on time, prompt and complete. The installer also provided some useful tips for blind maintenance. The blinds themselves are amazing - they've really changed the atmosphere (and temperature) of our home. The remote control works extremely reliably. The only aspect that's didn't work perfectly would be using the app to control the blinds. Certain blinds further from the hub don't work consistently but otherwise the app is a nice alternative.

We had a very expensive custom blind installation done at our house in Alameda. The valances in…read moreour master bedroom split at the corners and needed repair. I spoke with Don and he came out to take a look and acknowledge that there was a problem. Then he completely disappeared. I have repeatedly tried to reach him without success. It's a shame, because the first time we used him many years ago he did a great job. Since then, he is outsourced the labor to the manufacturers,. He told me he was having trouble getting them to reach back. So he gave up instead of following through to create a satisfactory customer experience.

Erich is very helpful and a pleasure to work with. He is very committed to keeping his clients…read morehappy.

Sun Spot Systems came highly recommended. Erich, the owner, came to our home and showed us samples,…read moreso that we would have an idea what the shades will look on our windows. I appreciate the fact that he takes his craft seriously. He took the time to show us many other options. He doesn't charge for an estimate and there was no charge for installation. Thanks to you Erich, we are very happy for the nice job you have done.

This was an excellent experience from the beginning to the end. You cannot go wrong with choosing…read moreMiller Window Covering. Erez is so easy and personable to work with. The quality of the blinds and the fitting of the blinds is perfection. We started with only one room but the blinds looked so brilliant and worked so easily that we asked Erez to please come back and put blinds in the living room too. We chose a pale yellow for the interior color which is so warm and cosy. No doubts no hesitation. 100% recommended.

Miller Window Covering provided excellent service and installation for our window covering needs…read more We had recently installed 10-12 replacement windows throughout our condo. Erez came to our home fully prepared, made excellent recommendations and installed shutters and several roller shades throughout. The service was quality, reasonably priced and timely. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful experience with Bay Area Window Dressing from start to finish. We made an…read moreappointment for in-home consultation and after considering a couple of options we chose Silhouette shades from Hunter Douglas for most of the windows  - they look beautiful, very functional, and truly transformed the space. And we picked blackout drapes for the master bedroom windows and door, since we wanted to block as much light as possible, especially in the mornings.  David, the installer, was great - professional, punctual, and very respectful of our home. The entire process was smooth and easy, and everything was completed in about a month as promised. Installation was quick, clean, and stress-free. I highly recommend BAWD if you're looking for excellent service, great communication, and stunning results!

Sleep so much better with the skylight honeycomb shades!…read more Why I would do it again +'s: + Aleksandra is very responsive. Whether it's email or a call + Everything scheduled and timely. She was on time to do the estimate and so was her team (Daniel and Daniel?) who came to do the installation + Shades are working wonderfully after a couple months of use for our home in CA. Blackout was amazing because the room darkened without a hint of light + No mess. After installation the home was left without any trace of litter Why I would not do it again -'s: Don't have any feedback that is bad. Just note that credit card payment was not an option and instead Zelle or check. Overall very pleased with the product and overall process! Highly recommend!

Stoneside did an amazing job with our automatic roller shades. I am especially impressed with Anna,…read morewho came to our residence and guided us thougfully through the process. We have large, old Bay windows with some considerations, and Anna listened carefully to our needs and then gave us the best options to choose from. She was friendly, professional, and patient through the process, and never pushy or salesy. Anna brought in swatch samples for us to consider based on our stated preferences, and it really helped to have the swatches at home when making color and fabric decisions. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the design process. The installation person was wonderful as well, and we ended up with something beautiful and functional. It's been 6 months, and the roller blinds have changed the room to be more functional and cooler for us, as bright sunlight hits the room in the afternoon. I recently called Anna again for another project and quickly realized that I did not need custom window coverings for this project. Anna went the extra mile of telling me how I could accomplish my goals, and once again, greatly helped our family with her honest, experienced recommendations. I looked at several companies and found Stoneside to have the best prices as well as 5-star customer service. I will use them again, and I'm recommending them to my neighbors and friends who have commented on our roller shades.

I hired Stoneside Blinds to install sun shades in my wine shop in Berkeley, CA. They were great to…read morework with and my design consultant, Anna Mirsky, was very helpful throughout the process of getting measurements, colors picked out and gave me some great advice on matching the colors to the shop. Dustin did the install earlier today in under an hour and was a real pro. Highly suggested!

Robert did amazing - he installed our blinds in a very timely manner - and was able to answer our…read morequestions regarding operation. His attention to detail made the final presentation of the blinds exactly how we imagined it. Would definitely work with bay home and window again!

Robert was just here and installed our new blinds! He was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly!…read more Additionally, Ben who was our initial sales rep set us up with our order and his guidance and expertise were invaluable! We are very happy with our new blinds!

We hired iHomeShutters for shade installations for a long window, patio door, skylight& a kitchen…read morewindow in our home, and the experience was good. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the entire process was smooth and well-coordinated. The installer, Mr.Yeyo, was courteous, knowledgeable, and respectful of our space. He handled the installation with care, and made sure everything operated perfectly before leaving. The shades themselves are good quality, both aesthetically and functionally. We've already noticed improved lighting control and better privacy. Overall, I would confidently recommend iHomeShutters to anyone looking for reliable and professional shade installation services.

David and Yeyo were amazing. Very thorough from consultation to installation. Thanks. Blinds look…read moregreat!

Berkeley Shade offers an amazing array of products. Dave is terrific at working with you on options…read moreand the installer does a great job. The prices are very competitive. Hope we all support this Downtown Berkeley business.

My second purchase from Berkeley Shade Company. This time sun shades for office and kitchen. David…read morewas super helpful explaining options, listening and offering advice. We're delighted with the result. Measuring and installing was timely, professional and surprisingly fast in both cases. Prices seem quite reasonable. Cannot think of any reason why one wouldn't shop here.