Custom Norman® Blinds
Family-owned since 1990, Window Fashions of Northern California has outfitted Bay Area homes from our Fairfield and Fremont showrooms for more than three decades. Norman® blinds are custom-built to each window’s exact measurements, with manufacturing controlled in-house from start to finish. Here’s a look at the wood, aluminum, and vertical styles we carry, along with how a custom order progresses from first measurement to final installation.
What Sets Norman® Blinds Apart
Norman® has built window coverings for about five decades, and the company controls its own manufacturing process from engineering through production rather than assembling parts from outside suppliers. That type of vertical integration is rare in this industry, and it shows in how tightly the slats close and how smoothly a tilt wand turns after years of daily use.
Norman® also backs its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, with specific terms that vary by component. We recommend the brand because the craftsmanship holds up, and because warranty questions stay simple when one company builds the whole product.
Ultimate™ Normandy® Wood Blinds
Norman® wood blinds use real hardwood slats, sanded and finished so the grain shows through the color. Wood is a great material for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms where humidity stays low, and it adds warmth to rooms with many hard surfaces. Slat width is your call as well, since a narrower slat keeps a traditional look while a wider slat opens up the view.
Ultimate™ Faux Wood Blinds
Norman® also offers a faux wood line that handles moisture better, making it a smart pick for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. You can choose slat width, paint or stain colors, and even opt for a cordless lift that keeps your blinds safe around kids and pets. The patented SmartPrivacy® technology from Norman® conceals the cord pass-through holes at the back of the blind, creating a clean look and preventing light from leaking through when the blinds are closed.
CityLights™ Aluminum Blinds
Norman® aluminum blinds feature slim metal slats that close tightly and take up little room inside the window frame. They wipe clean with a damp cloth, making them practical for kitchens, home offices, laundry areas, and rental units. Colors run from white and off-white through metallics and darker finishes.
Aluminum usually costs less than hardwood, so many customers use it on secondary windows and put the budget toward the rooms where guests actually sit. The slats resist fading and warping in windows that get strong afternoon sun, and the tilt closes them for a darker room when you want one. Garages, utility rooms, and basement windows are common spots for them, too.
Synchrony™ Vertical Blinds
Norman® vertical blinds cover sliding glass doors, patio doors, and wide picture windows where horizontal slats would sag across the span. They rotate for light control and stack to either side, so you can walk straight through the opening. Fabric and faux wood vanes each give you a different look, and a valance-free headrail keeps the top of the window looking clean without a separate cover piece.
Sliding doors get opened several times a day in most Bay Area houses, so the layout matters as much as the material. We check the door clearance and the handle position while measuring, then set the stack on the side that keeps your walkway clear.
How the Custom Norman® Blinds Process Works
Buying custom blinds goes smoothly when you can hold the samples and see the colors in daylight. Here is how a project runs with us:
- Showroom visit: Handle the actual slats, stains, and vane fabrics at the Fairfield or Fremont showroom before you commit to anything.
- In-home measurement: We visit your home, measure each window, and check for obstructions such as cranks, handles, and deep sills.
- Selection and pricing: You choose slat width, color, lift style, and valance while we price the order in front of you.
- Custom build: Norman® builds the blinds to your exact measurements.
- Installation: We install the blinds and adjust the tilt and lift before we head out.
- Warranty coverage: The Norman® warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, and we handle the claim if something comes up later.
Professional measuring and installation are provided at no extra cost. Before the installer leaves, they walk you through how to operate and care for your new blinds and answer any remaining questions.
Where to Buy Norman® Blinds in Fairfield and Fremont
Custom Norman® blinds fit windows with unique dimensions, and seeing the samples in your home makes the decision simple. Call the Fairfield showroom at (707) 429-5156 or the Fremont showroom at (510) 838-2088, or contact us online to book your consultation.
Our Fairfield location serves Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Rio Vista, and Napa, while the Fremont showroom covers Fremont, Hayward, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Pleasanton. Reach out, and we will bring the samples to you.