With more than 40 years of industry knowledge, the Blinds & More team has been creating one-of-a-kind spaces in Knoxville and its surrounding counties with quality products, a thoughtful attention to detail, and exceptional design. Their top priority is treating clients with respect and integrity while providing the perfect finishing touches for their homes.
“You know, even after two decades designing custom window treatments, I’ve discovered that no two projects are ever the same,” said Jamie Kidd, founder and co-owner of Blinds & More. “I love what I do, but I also love the fact that no project is ever what you expect. Embracing the unexpected is truly the beauty of design.”
Blinds & More is a true multi-generational family business specializing in “All Things Window.” From soft window treatments – which include draperies, roman shades, cornices, and valances – to your functional window treatments such as blinds, shutters, roller, and cellular shades, Blinds & More has all your window treatment needs covered. Everyone in the family has a role in the process, from introductory meeting to project completion. Jamie meets with the client for the initial design consultation. Robbie, her husband and co-owner, oversees the company’s commercial and outdoor projects, and Del, their oldest son – who joined them after 10 years of service in the Air Force – oversees installation of all projects. Together, exceptional service is the family standard.
In a recent conversation with Jamie, she recounted one of her favorite projects out in Rarity Bay that took her company in some unexpected directions. “We were brought in to address a privacy issue,” she said. “These days, newer larger homes are often situated in close proximity to each other and feature expansive windows, which was the case there. We started the project by designing and installing motorized shades throughout the home that provided the client with the privacy and light control she needed.”
With initial privacy and light control concerns addressed, this “opened the door” to soft treatment needs in other rooms of the home. The client’s beautiful primary bedroom suite needed not only some additional privacy but also a finishing touch that functional window treatments alone could not achieve. “Sometimes you just need to add soft elements to a room to create that extra warmth and sophistication that many of my clients are looking for today,” said Jamie. So, elegant draperies were designed and installed, providing both the privacy and polish the client desired. Once the draperies were installed, one of Jamie’s favorite design opportunities arose, custom bedding. “The custom bedding – in this instance, duvet cover, pillow shams, and decorative pillows – were the finishing touches, or lipstick, as I jokingly tell my clients, for an already gorgeous room,” she said.
And the project didn’t end there. Now pleased with her bedroom, the client moved to the kitchen and dining room, where Jamie again encountered large, tall, and unusually wide windows. With the motorized roller shades already addressing privacy and light control, both areas needed a “bit of softening,” as Jamie put it. “We further refined our previous design by installing custom valances over our motorized shades in the kitchen and extra-long draperies in the dining room. Both areas required an unusual degree of precision and craftsmanship.
“Fortunately, we collaborate with a local workroom that handles all our custom soft treatments,” continued Jamie. “This partnership ensures a personal touch, as everything is locally made, and definitely contributes to the envisioned final design. This project and this client will always be one of my favorites. We all worked together and very hard to make the client’s vision come to life.
“Can window treatments be unexpected and get tricky? Absolutely. Can the process get complicated? Absolutely, but we are blessed to work with many lovely homeowners who trust us with their homes and trust we will make the process as seamless as possible. We promise to get the job done right and are always ready to promptly respond to any client’s needs, even the unexpected ones.”
“Jamie and her team have been exceptional to work with. We ordered custom draperies, custom bedding, motorized shades, and custom window treatments. The quality of the product, attention to detail, and the professional installation – 5 stars!! Even more impressive was the great communication and honesty that you won’t find in many other companies out there. Highly recommend!!” – Anne Marie Wolsey
Blinds & More E. TN
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