Wood
Real hardwood slats with rich, natural grain for a warm, classic look.
Window Treatments
Custom Blinds
Clean lines, precise light control and enduring craftsmanship, custom-made for every window in your home.
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A timeless way to shape the light
Blinds remain one of the most versatile window treatments ever designed. With a simple tilt, they move from soft filtered daylight to complete privacy, adapting to the room, the hour and the season.
Our blinds are custom-made to your exact measurements, in natural wood, moisture-resistant faux wood, sleek aluminum and vertical systems, and professionally installed by the Apollo team.
Why Blinds
Key benefits
Precise light control
Tilt slats to soften glare, direct daylight, or close fully for privacy, all in a single motion.
Made to measure
Each blind is cut to your exact window dimensions for a clean inside or outside mount.
Built to last
Quality headrails, ladders and slats engineered for years of smooth daily use.
Effortless upkeep
Durable finishes that wipe clean and hold their color and shape over time.
Four ways to dress a window
Faux Wood
The look of wood with moisture resistance, ideal for kitchens and baths.
Aluminum
Slim, modern slats with a crisp profile and lasting durability.
Vertical
Vertical vanes for sliding doors and wide expanses of glass.
Applications
Suited to every room
Living & Bedrooms
Warm, tailored light control for everyday spaces.
Kitchens
Moisture-resistant options that are easy to clean.
Bathrooms
Faux wood and aluminum stand up to humidity.
Offices & Studios
Glare reduction for screens and workspaces.
Blinds
Custom Blinds: Choosing the Right Material for Each Room
Blinds control light with slats rather than fabric. Tilting the slats changes the angle of the light and the view in, so you can go from bright and open to private without raising the blind. The material of the slats decides how a blind looks, how it handles moisture and where it works best.
Apollo offers wood, faux wood, aluminum and vertical blinds. Custom-made to your measurements, with consultation and installation throughout New York City.
What Blinds Do Best
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Adjustable light
Tilt the slats to direct daylight up, let it straight in or shut it out.
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Privacy without darkness
Angle slats upward to block the view in while keeping the room bright.
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Durable materials
Hard slats that stand up to daily use and are easy to wipe clean.
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A tailored look
Clean horizontal or vertical lines that suit classic and modern rooms.
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Motorization available
Wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds can lift and tilt by motor.
Blind Types & Light Control
Materials
- Wood
- Real hardwood slats with natural grain and warmth; best kept to dry rooms.
- Faux Wood
- The look of wood with moisture resistance, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Aluminum
- Slim, modern slats with a crisp profile, light weight and lasting durability.
- Vertical
- Vertical vanes that rotate and draw to the side, suited to sliding doors and wide glass.
Tilt and privacy
- Slats open
- Level slats let in daylight and the view out.
- Tilted up
- Light is bounced toward the ceiling and the view in from below is blocked.
- Tilted down
- Light is directed toward the floor while some outward view remains.
- Closed
- Slats overlap for privacy; small gaps at the edges and route holes still let some light through.
Moisture & Room Considerations
Choose the material for the conditions in the room. Real wood can warp in steam or high humidity, so faux wood or aluminum are the better choice for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. Wood suits living rooms, bedrooms and studies where warmth and natural texture matter. Vertical blinds work best on sliding doors and wide openings where horizontal slats would be heavy to lift.
Manual operation
Traditional lift and tilt by hand, suitable for all four blind types.
Motorized operation
Available for wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds, with remote, app and smart-home control.
Residential & Commercial Applications
Living rooms and studies
Wood blinds for warmth and precise light control.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Faux wood or aluminum where steam and splashes would warp real wood.
Sliding doors
Vertical blinds that draw aside for easy access.
Offices and boardrooms
Uniform slats across many windows for glare control.
Schools, clinics and rentals
Durable, easy-clean aluminum and faux wood.
Care & Maintenance
- Dust regularly with a microfiber cloth or duster, with the slats closed one way and then the other.
- Wipe faux wood, aluminum and vertical vanes with a damp cloth and mild soap.
- Keep real wood dry: dust or wipe with a dry cloth only.
- Raise and lower blinds evenly to keep the ladders and cords aligned.
Measuring & Installation
Blinds need enough frame depth for the headrail and for the slats to tilt without hitting the glass or handles. Our team measures each window, checks depth and obstructions, recommends inside or outside mounting and installs every blind. Apollo is based in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.
FAQ
Blinds FAQ
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Our team can help you compare fabrics, styles, privacy, light control and motorization options.
Plan your project
Everything that goes with your blinds
Often considered alongside
Roller shadesClean, minimal shades in blackout, light filtering or solar fabrics.Zebra shadesAlternating sheer and solid bands to fine-tune light.Cellular shadesHoneycomb cells that help insulate drafty windows.Before you order
Motorized blindsThe same blinds with motorized tilt and lift.Browse fabricsSee every color and opacity, and order free samples.Measuring & installationProfessional measuring and installation, or a guide to measure yourself.Warranty & serviceWhat is covered and how we look after you after install.Ready to bring blinds into your space?
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