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Blinds & Curtains Prices New Zealand
Prices include GST. Standard single window unless noted. Supply-and-install pricing from most providers. Made-to-measure is standard for quality results in NZ homes.
Blinds and curtains prices in New Zealand mostly come down to product type, fabric or material quality, window size, and whether motorisation is included. Standard rollers sit near the low end, while shutters, premium curtains, and whole-home custom installs cost significantly more.
Blinds & Curtains Prices by Product — New Zealand
Prices include GST. Standard single window unless noted. Supply-and-install pricing from most providers. Made-to-measure is standard for quality results in NZ homes.
| Product | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟Roller Blinds (Standard) Supply and install standard roller blind — light-filtering or blockout fabric, suits most NZ window sizes | NZ$90/blind | NZ$145/blind | NZ$220/blind |
| 🔲Venetian Blinds (Aluminium) Supply and install aluminium venetian blind — durable light control for kitchens, bathrooms and offices | NZ$110/blind | NZ$175/blind | NZ$270/blind |
| 🪵Timber Venetian Blinds Supply and install timber or faux-timber venetian blind — warm aesthetic, suits NZ contemporary homes | NZ$220/blind | NZ$330/blind | NZ$490/blind |
| 🏠Plantation Shutters Supply and install PVC or timber plantation shutters — premium window furnishing with long lifespan | NZ$440/m² | NZ$600/m² | NZ$880/m² |
| ↕️Vertical Blinds Supply and install vertical louvre blind — suits NZ ranch sliders and large windows | NZ$90/blind | NZ$135/blind | NZ$200/blind |
| 🎨Roman Blinds Supply and install fabric roman blind — soft furnishing, popular in NZ bedrooms and living areas | NZ$220/blind | NZ$355/blind | NZ$550/blind |
| 🪑Curtains (Standard Lined) Supply and hang standard lined curtains — includes track or rod, fabric and installation per window | NZ$165/window | NZ$285/window | NZ$440/window |
| ✨Sheer Curtains Supply and hang sheer voile curtains — diffuses light, commonly layered with blockout in NZ bedrooms | NZ$110/window | NZ$200/window | NZ$330/window |
| 🌙Blockout Curtains Supply and hang blockout-lined curtains — full light exclusion, important in NZ summer with long daylight hours | NZ$220/window | NZ$355/window | NZ$550/window |
| 🔌Motorised Blinds Supply and install motorised roller or venetian blind — remote or smart-home integration | NZ$330/blind | NZ$555/blind | NZ$880/blind |
| 🍯Honeycomb / Cellular Blinds Supply and install cellular honeycomb blind — thermal insulation, increasingly popular in NZ new builds | NZ$165/blind | NZ$255/blind | NZ$390/blind |
| ☀️Outdoor Blinds / Alfresco Blinds Supply and install outdoor roller or café blind — PVC or mesh fabric for NZ alfresco and deck areas | NZ$330/blind | NZ$500/blind | NZ$770/blind |
Blinds & Curtains Prices by City
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Auckland
Auckland Region · 1.7M
From NZ$105/blind
Wellington
Wellington Region · 215K
From NZ$95/blind
Lower Hutt
Wellington Region · 110K
Pricing available
Christchurch
Canterbury · 390K
From NZ$88/blind
Hamilton
Waikato · 180K
From NZ$85/blind
Tauranga
Waikato · 155K
Pricing available
Dunedin
Otago · 135K
Pricing available
Queenstown
Otago · 50K
Pricing available
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Common Blinds & Curtains Jobs in New Zealand
Typical scopes customers compare before they order
| Job | Typical scope | Timeframe | Buying note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom blockout roller blinds | Supply and install made-to-measure blockout roller blinds for standard bedroom windows | 1-2 hours | The most popular entry-level residential job — easy to compare across multiple supplier quotes. |
| Living area venetian or timber blinds | Supply and install timber or aluminium venetian blinds for lounge and dining windows | 2-3 hours | Timber venetians cost more but suit living area proportions better than slim aluminium in many homes. |
| Plantation shutters for key rooms | Supply and install PVC or timber shutters for lounge, main bedroom or street-facing windows | 3-6 hours | Premium product with a long lead time — plan 6–10 weeks from order to installation. |
| Lined curtains for living or dining room | Supply and hang lined curtains with track or rod hardware for living or dining area | 2-4 hours | Fabric choice and heading style significantly affect cost — always compare quotes on the same specification. |
| Full-house blind package | Supply and install roller or venetian blinds for all windows in a 3-4 bedroom home | Full day | Bundled pricing for a full house typically offers 10-20% savings versus room-by-room ordering. |
| Outdoor alfresco café blinds | Supply and install PVC mesh outdoor blinds for covered alfresco or pergola area | Half to full day | Outdoor blinds are separate product category from indoor — ensure UV and weather resistance is specified. |
What Affects Price in New Zealand
Window size and product type
Window dimensions and the chosen product are the two primary cost drivers. A standard bedroom window requires a very different budget from floor-to-ceiling living room glazing. The product itself — from a basic aluminium venetian to plantation shutters — varies in cost by a factor of five to eight for the same window size.
Fabric grade, material and mechanism
Entry-level fabrics and basic manual mechanisms sit at the low end. Premium textiles, timber finishes and motorised mechanisms push pricing significantly higher. The mechanism choice — manual spring, chain, or motorised — is often a larger cost variable than the fabric itself for higher-end products.
Installation complexity and window type
Straightforward standard wall-mounted blinds are the cheapest to fit. Bay windows, arched windows, skylights, high ceilings and heritage window frames all add to installation time and specialist hardware costs. Curtain track systems and decorative poles add to fitting cost compared to simple blind headrail brackets.
Custom sizing and bundled project scope
Made-to-measure fabrication is standard for professional installations — it costs more than ready-made but delivers a significantly better result. Bundling a full-house project versus individual window orders typically reduces the per-window cost by 10–20% as fixed call-out and setup costs are spread across more items.
Country Context
New Zealand pricing is influenced by import costs for premium products, a relatively small market and strong growth in new-build housing in Auckland and Hamilton. Blockout solutions are in high demand given long summer daylight hours. Alfresco outdoor blinds are popular in the warmer north.
Included vs extra
Usually included
- Professional measurement of all window openings before fabrication
- Supply of blinds or curtains in the specified product, fabric and mechanism
- Installation of all brackets, headrails, tracks or poles
- Fitting and operation check of all blinds and curtains
Often extra
- Motorised mechanisms, smart-home modules and associated wiring
- Custom bay window tracks, decorative poles or specialist curtain hardware
- Supply-only (no installation) pricing available from most retailers
- After-installation alterations to track height, fabric hem or mechanism tension
DIY vs Professional
Standard roller blinds in existing mounts
DIY: Possible with basic drilling. Made-to-measure products arrive with clear instructions — most competent DIYers can fit standard rollers in a couple of hours.
Professional: Professionals fit faster, often guarantee alignment, and handle difficult surfaces like tiles, steel lintels and heritage plaster without risk of damage.
Venetian blind installation
DIY: Achievable for standard windows. Measuring accurately is the main risk — incorrectly sized venetians look poor and cannot be returned once fabricated.
Professional: Recommended for first-time buyers or non-standard window openings where measurement error would be costly.
Plantation shutters
DIY: Not practical for most homeowners — shutters require precise framing, specialist fixings and often template measurement that needs factory processing.
Professional: Always professional supply and install — plantation shutters are not a DIY product.
Seasonal Booking Guide
Spring
Popular for full-house furnishing ahead of summer. Plantation shutter and motorised blind lead times extend — order well ahead.
Pre-summer
Demand for blockout curtains and solar roller blinds peaks ahead of NZ's long summer daylight hours.
Post-renovation
New builds in Auckland and Hamilton generate high demand — coordinate window furnishing with builders for efficient scheduling.
How to Save Money Without Compromising on Quality
- Quote the full home as one project rather than room by room — most suppliers reduce per-window cost for larger orders.
- Provide accurate window dimensions with photos before requesting quotes so suppliers can provide comparable pricing.
- Ask about current-season fabric and colour clearance lines — discontinued colours often offer significant savings on identical quality fabric.
- Specify the product, fabric grade and mechanism type clearly in each quote request to ensure you are comparing like for like.
- Plan motorised blind projects alongside any electrical work — running power or installing battery compartments as part of a larger job avoids separate call-out costs.
Methodology
How We Get These Prices: WhatCosts benchmarks blinds and curtains costs from submitted quotes, completed installations, retailer pricing checks and city-level comparisons across New Zealand. We separate product type, fabric grade, mechanism and installation because those cost layers move independently.
Blinds and curtains in New Zealand range from NZ$90/blind for basic products to NZ$880/blind for premium plantation shutters and motorised systems. Prices include GST. Standard single window unless noted. Supply-and-install pricing from most providers. Made-to-measure is standard for quality results in NZ homes.
The most common window furnishings in New Zealand include Roller Blinds (Standard), Venetian Blinds (Aluminium), Timber Venetian Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Vertical Blinds and more. Each product type has different aesthetic, light control and price implications.
In New Zealand, the industry commonly uses the term blinds and curtains / window furnishings. The terminology reflects local retail and trade conventions for window furnishing products.
A single room typically takes 1–3 hours. A full house with 10–14 windows takes a full day. Plantation shutters require a separate template measure visit before fabrication and installation. Motorised systems add time for wiring or battery installation.
Product type, window size, fabric or material grade, motorisation, and whether the full home is quoted as one project are the biggest variables in New Zealand. Plantation shutters cost four to six times more than equivalent roller blinds for the same window.
Most professional quotes in New Zealand include measurement, custom fabrication, all brackets and hardware, installation and final adjustments. Motorised mechanisms, smart-home integration and specialist hardware for unusual window types are typically quoted as extras.
Standard roller blinds and venetian blinds can be fitted DIY if you measure accurately. Plantation shutters, motorised systems and unusual window shapes should use professional fitting — measurement errors on made-to-measure products are expensive to correct.
Made-to-measure blinds typically take 2–6 weeks from order to installation in New Zealand. Plantation shutters take 6–10 weeks. Ordering well ahead of peak renovation or new-build completion ensures your preferred install date is available.
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