As we’ve discussed in our guide to ordering blinds online, price is just one component to focus on when selecting a window treatments vendor. However, price is often a critical factor… after all, you’re most likely purchasing online in order to save money. To this end, we have scoured the web for the best prices available. Below is a chart depicting the results of this survey. In this edition of the price survey, we focus on routeless blinds (also known as no-holes and deLight blinds, click the previous link for more information on this type of window treatment). Survey date was 1/21/10.

*House brand prices taken as least expensive cellular blackout option.

Window Treatment Prices Quoted for 36″ x 60″
Vendor	Graber Lake Forest No-Holes	Hunter Douglas Country Wood deLight	House Brand* Real Wood Routeless	House Brand* Faux Wood Routeless
Blinds.com	$92	$161	$94	$68
BlindsGalore.com	$85.14	$189	$94.05	$61.38
JustBlinds.com	N/A	N/A	$88.80	$58.80
SelectBlinds.com	N/A	N/A	$70.22	$44.52

As a sidebar, all prices listed include current promotions (except those requiring a coupon code at checkout). For more information on individual vendors and their price matching programs check out our review of online window treatment vendors.

Courtney over at Two Straight Lines has created an easy to follow tutorial for inexpensive, DIY window shades.  The simple shade idea requires no moving parts just a few loops and hooks at the top of the window.  Enjoy!