The Yardstick, draperies and window coverings, since 1957. Family owned, second generation. Jack, the owner has been working since he was a young boy with his father and has been running the business for over 40 years. Extremely knowledgeable and very much up to date with the new trends, specializing In motorized products. With all the rising costs of everything nowadays, the Yardstick will give you the best options and the best price in the Bay Area. read more

Submitted a request via their website and received an e-mail that a team member would follow up. Spoiler: Nobody ever followed up. It's been 5 days. Guess I'll have to find someone else to do what I need. It's too bad, because they're super-close to where I live, and it would have been convenient for both of us. Oh well. read more

Was looking for help with a Kirsch drapery rod and remembered The Yardstick back from the days that it was on Bascom. Was happy to discover they were still around so I went to the shop. Sean was wonderful and a big help. He took a look at my situation and showed me that I just needed a better understanding of how the rod was supposed to worked and ended up not needing to replace or restring the rod. Rare these days to find a shop willing to help and not just there to make a sale. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Great company to work with and discuss all the potential options for your windows. Pricing was straightforward, and installation was on time, personable and spent the time to explain the care and use of the shades. read more

The​ Yardstick - Motorized shades for a sliding door - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Campbell, California

Exceptional customer service by installer Sean today. Had a malfunctioning shade due to a broken string which would normally have been impossible to repair. He did an excellent job fixing the shade temporarily till a new shade was ordered. Very skilled and patient service technician. Thank you! read more

Thank you Jack for the evaluation and recommendation for window coverings. We appreciate your expertise and suggestions.

Staff was friendly & knowledgeable. I wasnt very happy about my order coming from overseas, paying an enormous freight charge (10% of value) & 8wks delivery. So i decided to look elsewhere. They do have a lot of options so other options may not take so long. I do think they are a reputable business, it just wasnt the right fit for my specific need. read more

We had motorized drapes & shades installed 6 years ago and that work was great. But even better is that I recently broke the cable for recharging one of the blinds battery (my fault). Despite the blinds being well out of factory warranty Sean had me send him some pics, identified the part I needed, and gave me the part for free along with instructions for installing it. I recharged the blind today and everything is working great. That sort of after-sale support is rare and very appreciated. read more

We had Hunter Douglas shades that had some problems and have been having a hard time getting answers from the company that installed them. We went to The Yardstick and spoke with Jack (the owner) and Sandra. They made it easy for us by taking on the communication with the manufacturer, got a warranty/repair request going, and helped us through the process. This was wonderful as an experience as they were available and solved a problem they were just thrown into. We will be ordering some new window dressings from them and highly recommend The Yardstick. read more

I requested a home consultation and it was rejected by a guy named Jack. He said that my house is too far from their home base which is San Jose, California, but their website stated that they are serving San Francisco Bay Area where my house is located. read more

Couldn't be happier! My windows were once naked ladies and now they are stylish and sexy. Mark the one man wonder measured, advised and installed with no problems. If I have another chance to dress up my windows, for sure calling on Yardstick! read more

My wife and I recently used The Yardstick for our new house in Santa Cruz. Sean was fantastic in showing us all of our options and recommended the perfect fit for our new home. After an awful appointment with a chain store we were so happy to find The Yardstick. Our shades arrived quickly and we were delighted to see that our salesman Sean was back to do our install. We love our new shades!!!! Thanks, Tim and Holly read more

Many thanks to Jack Alter and his staff (Sandra in sales and the installation team- Shawn, Jimmy and Sam) for our window coverings completion. The product and care of installation was exceptional! Our windows look wonderful, and we highly recommend them! read more

Great and attentive service. High quality and professional. Will use again for other blinds and shades inside the home.

After trying to work with a national store for new window coverings, I discovered that The Yardstick was still active. I remembered them from my childhood in the South Bay. I was able to find a fabric that I liked in the styles I wanted to cover two sets of windows in my main living area. I'm really happy with the end result. The ways it was different from my dealings with the other place were these. I wasn't able to get fabric swatches. I needed to borrow the books with the samples within them, which worked out fine. I was not able to get a rendering of what the window coverings would look like in my space - fabric, type of drape, placement on the wall, etc. This made me ask a lot of questions and I may have come off as very needy, but this was a bigger investment in my home and I wanted to get it right. There was a small issue with the installation which they took care of. Their pricing seemed to be very much in line with the other guys, so no complaints there. The decision to go with The Yardstick was a good one and I am very happy with the results. read more

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Jack was extremely quick in coming to visit for an in-home quote. He was the best in price of the three places I contacted and most importantly, honest. Didn't feel like he was pushing me. He estimated 8 weeks for the install to happen, and he was right on time and sent two guys to install as soon as our material got in. The two guys were professional and quick. The motorized shade is exactly the amount of sheer I needed to still let light through. The curtains are exactly what I pictured in my head as well. read more

The​ Yardstick - Motorized screen shade by Hunter Douglas. Full wall length linen curtains - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Campbell, California

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I love Hunter Douglas products in another area and wanted to use them again here in the Bay area. Where other vendors had been unreliable, Jack and his team at The Yardstick were excellent. Jack came to the newly renovatedhere home and helped pick out the right product and fabric based on the product we had been using in another home and loved. He then helped find a complementary match to it based on other limitations I had with the windows here. He spent a great deal of time going through the detailed nuances of each window and door. Then Hunter Douglas delivered the product weeks in advance of when Jack thought they would be ready. I would use The Yardstick again in a heartbeat. read more

The Yardstick made this right. We got a partial refund for the repair due to the delay and the blinds were reinstalled and are working well. While we had a single bad experience here, it's clear the Yardstick does work to fix problems and we appreciated that they turned this around. read more

Many of the custom draperies in our house came from Yardstick back in the 1970s -1990s. They were my mother's go-to shop for window coverings. Also, it was her favorite fabric store back in the day. I remember spending countless hours browsing through the pattern books for my next year's school wardrobe. Fast forward many years, to 2022. The house is mine now. The last time the window treatments were changed was in the '90s when mom put in white shutters. It was time for a refresh. I stared looking for a window covering company, but the search stopped when I saw that The Yardstick was still around. I called and scheduled an appt with Jack. He came out with a bunch of displays and samples. I didn't know what I wanted, other than just wanting some sort of shades on some of my windows. Jack asked me what my goals were, such as privacy, diffused light, etc., and based on that he showed me what he thought would be best for each window. I was overwhelmed when it came to picking out colors and fabrics, but Jack's suggestions were spot on. I ended up with all Hunter Douglas. I got banded shades in my living room and dining room. I love being able to open them all the way or just open them enough to overlap the bands and let in diffused light, while offering a little privacy. In the kitchen we went with roller blinds because I have a monster house behind me that looks straight down into my kitchen. In my office we went with a pleated shade with the top-down feature because I get afternoon sun and it allows me to block the sun as it travels west without compromising my view too much. I added the motor to all of the shades that I can't reach. Best thing ever! I also got the wifi hub for the motors, so I can open and close them from my smart phone. I just used it yesterday when I left the house at night and realized I had left the blinds open. I was able to close them from my car via my cell phone. Customer service is top-notch and installation was great. I had some tricky situations with where my shades were going, but Mark and Sean figured it out. They had tricks up their sleeves for each obstacle. They installed everything, cleaned up and gave me a lesson on how everything works. My house is so bright and cheery now. Good riddance to my old shutters! read more

I can't give a review to adequately describe the quality and service I received from Jack and Sandra at the Yardstick. Sandra showed me how the Hunter Douglas duette shades work at their well appointed studio and described the advantages of the choices well, then let me take my time going through samples to find just the right color and material. Our main goal was to keep heat out during hot days which the shades and drapes do very well. Jack came to the house to check the measurements I'd taken so we ordered everything perfectly and gave me some further thoughts based on his impressions of the window spaces in person. This was all very helpful in making choices we'd love throughout the coming years. Amazing window treatments can be pricey but Jack helped me make the wisest choices so I ended up with top down bottom up shades on my higher windows and just bottom up on the bottom behind a large couch. They are really extraordinary and my husband and I are extremely pleased with them. Our drapes were a less complicated choice of color and pattern and we love them too. Thanks Jack and Sandra! Installation happened about dix weeks later and was efficient and illuminating as the installers showed us how to operate the blinds. The Yardstick is a great place for top drawer window treatments. read more

I have had Hunter Douglas window treatments and after 20 years I needed to replace them. They are great and they stand behind their warranty. The Yardstick is an authorized representative and they were easy to work with and reflect Hunter Douglas' high standards. Since I knew what I wanted, selecting and ordering was easy. Sean, the installer was both professional and friendly. He called to confirm the appointment before he arrived, was efficient taking down the old treatments and putting up the new ones. One of the treatments was a new version which uses a remote instead manually operated. Sean helped me sign up on Hunter Douglas' site to set up the remote. He also took away the old treatments and cleaned up. read more

I really liked working with staff at the Yardstick. They were very friendly and inviting. I received some great tips and input from reception to installation. The window treatments are wonderful! read more

The owner Jack came back with a replacement after several trips trying to fix the window vertical blinds I complained in my previous post. Jack is a great guy to work with. Although the replacement is not totally satisfactory to us, it seems slightly better than the previous one. I believe Hunter Douglas is too big to pay attention to their design details. Some of Their products seem way behind their reputations. read more

After a terrible experience with a big drapery place that operates out of pricey showroom locations, I called The Yardstick to get our project back on track. Jack, the owner of the company, was in my dining room very quickly after my initial call with tons of samples and great product knowledge. Pricing was very reasonable and we signed up on the spot. Our roller blinds arrived ahead of schedule. Booking a date to install was easy. The installer, John was super efficient and gave a thorough explanation of how to automate our blinds. Our job was a pretty small one but the service was first rate. Great vendor- highly recommended! read more

I had an excellent experience with The Yardstick from start to finish, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the final result. I had always heard good things about The Yardstick, so I decided to call them when I needed new draperies in my formal dining room. Jack, the owner, promptly returned my initial phone call, and we scheduled an in-home consultation. Jack has an amazing artistic eye, and he provided excellent counsel on fabric and hardware selection, as well as the best way to configure the room. I usually agonize over such decisions, but thanks to Jack's very creative and helpful advice -- plus the countless high-quality fabric options to choose from -- I actually made all the decisions in the first visit (with no second-guessing myself afterwards!) The custom installation was done by Mark and Sean, who were fantastic as well. They were highly meticulous, knowledgeable, and professional -- and as an added plus, they each have a great sense of humor. They worked hard to ensure that the curtain installation was picture-perfect (and also left the room in pristine condition at the end of the day). And last but certainly not least, the craftsmanship on the finished draperies, sheers, and hardware was superb! Everything was flawless and beautiful. I am so happy I chose The Yardstick for this big project, and I'll be calling them for the other window covering projects on my list. Highly recommended! read more

Jack and team offer high quality products and provided very professional, responsive and timely service for our project. They installed custom draperies and motorized rolling shades. Jack patiently reviewed the wide variety of options and helped us pick the right products for us. Mark, who handled the installation, did an excellent job and left our house perfectly clean. He set up and explained the proper use of the remote control options (which include an iPhone app and Alexa compatibility) for our new motorized Hunter Douglas rolling shades. They also happily provided warranty service for an older Hunter Douglas blind purchased elsewhere. I would absolutely use The Yardstick for future window covering projects. read more

Very satisfied with the service and quality of the blinds. Team is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Motorized shades are far more complex to install than I realized in 2013 when my system of 29 recessed somfy - powered shades was inadequately installed by another company (National Blinds of SF). THANK HEAVENS FOR THE YARDSTICK -- they are saving my system ! They know the best way to install motorized shades so that repairs are easiest and last expensive. In fact, they are so confident in their workmanship that if a repair is needed after the somfy warranty period, Yardstick will charge only for replacement parts, and not labor. I wish I had found the Yardstick 10 years ago. Now, however, with their help, I am prepared for motor failures (2 so far) down the road as the NB system ages. Moreover Yardstick prices are very fair (I checked around the bay area), and their know-how is excellent. read more

A very professional company. They use quality materials and work with you to get the best value for the dollars spent. Salesman are friendly and professional in there presentation. They are currently building our second order as I write this review. We look forward to our custom order installation soon. read more

We had never purchased high-quality drapes before and we were overwhelmed with the number of possible choices. Jack was excellent - he gave us tons of options to choose from but also gave us some great design advice, making sure that whatever we picked would look good. He gave us ideas but didn't steer us in a particular direction too much. He listened to our preferences, and gave advice only when we wanted it. We were very happy with the finished result! Our family room came out exactly like we hoped. Our master bedroom came out even better than we imagined - I just love the large decorative rods and the really interesting pattern - they make the room so much more interesting while still feeling very warm and homey. read more

The​ Yardstick - Drapes in our master bedroom - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Campbell, California

Excellent service, extremely happy with the quality of the Yardstick. We got shades for two office windows, and drapes for our master bedroom. The owner, Jack, was much more knowledgable and friendly than other companies we got quotes from. He took the time to explain how everything worked and what the implications of all of our options/decisions where. The price was also very competitive with the other quotes we got. They are clearly very knowledgable and take pride in their work. We wanted to get longer rods for our drapes, and so they ordered and installed it free of charge. read more

Hooray for Mark Tracy who is the supervisor, installer, trouble shooter and repair guru for The Yardstick based in Campbell. Mark is extremely knowledge and courteous. He originally installed our Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation skylight shades and then responded quickly when I contacted him several years later (this week) to trouble shoot a problem. He resolved the problem very quickly. I highly recommend Mark for anyone needing installation or repair of Hunter Douglas shades. Thanks, Mark! Marilyn Gillespie read more

Excellent service from The Yardstick. Jack came out and measured windows foe replcement of blinds. They were delivered in a timely manner and installed by Sean very efficiently today. Sean was very professional and courteous and very helpful to us. Great job Sean! Would definitely use this company for our future needs. Manel Stanley read more

We were looking for someone to replace our motorized roller shades. We decided to walk into The Yardstick after seeing their 5 star reviews. Sean took us under his wing, showed us numerous options, and opened our eyes to something totally different and so much better. He came out the next day and measured, brought samples, and today both Sean and Jimmy installed our new blackout beautiful shades. 8 floor to ceiling windows in just three hours. They both were amazing. Give The Yardstick a try, you won't be disappointed, I assure you. read more

Very reputable with high quality Hunter Douglas products. They truly stand behind their work and Mark their installer knows the tricks of their trade. We had an issue with our shutter order and they took responsibility and made it right. Greatly appreciated and highly recommend!! read more

They did an amazing job installing my blinds that are not standard sized for half the price of other blind stores. Very responsive and responsible for their work. Highly recommend! read more

I had 7 window treatments installed yesterday and am very happy with the fresh appearance they give to our old house. The owner Jack streamlined the decision making process for this mix of Hunter Douglas verticals and Alta faux wood vinyl blinds so that the colors blend perfectly. Ace installer Mark and Sean showed me how to use the unfamiliar cords for different open/close options. The only thing I don't like is that I have to use two hands on the cord to twist open the lovely luminettes. They were also expensive but I'm satisfied with money well spent. read more

Must use company! We've used Yardstick for blinds at our gym and just recently, our home. The communication is always on point and very responsive in a timely manner. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to add style yet shade in their home/business. We will continue to use them. read more

The​ Yardstick - Office Blinds - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Campbell, California

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Jack & his team did a great job from the very start when we had a lot of options to choose from to the time when everything was completely installed. And getting this done in a timely fashion during the current COVID situation was exemplary. We had them install shades throughout the house, and with any project there were bumps/issues that arose and Jack was there to help us fix them. Our highest recommendation to the Yardstick team and will recommend anyone who is looking at what Hunter Douglas has to offer. read more

Sean Garner is a fantastic salesperson! He really knows the products and how they work for just the right look and style. We love our new blinds! read more