Our Team
The Staff at Blinds by Design
Visionary designers dedicated to bringing your dreams to life through creative solutions that elevate your space while keeping budgets in check. Our commitment shines through in every detail.
Phillip McKinnis
Design Consultant
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Sandra McKinnis
Design Consultant
Daniel McKinnis
Design Consultant
About Blinds by Design - A Professional
Portland Window Treatment Company
Looking for a trusted window treatment company in the Portland, ME area? Blinds By Design, a family-owned business, transforms your vision into beautiful, functional windows. With an impressive selection of window fashions—shutters, vertical and wood blinds, custom draperies, awnings, and more—we offer endless possibilities tailored to your needs.
Our window treatments shop-at-home service brings hundreds of styles, products, and colors right to your door, allowing you to see options in your own space. We proudly feature well-known national brands such as Graber, Norman, Hunter-Douglas, and more that fit any budget, providing professional measuring and flawless installation. Your satisfaction is our priority when you choose Blinds By Design in Portland.
Blinds by Design Services
Discover stunning window transformations with Blinds By Design, Portland's premier destination for elevated style and personalized design consultations for two decades. Our family sets the standard for unparalleled craftsmanship, eclectic fabrics, and sustainable shutters and shades to effortlessly elevate your space. Let our selection of striking wood blinds, sleek verticals, breezy awnings, and couture draperies unlock a world of possibilities to create your dream oasis.
Shades
Shades offer versatile light control and privacy, seamlessly adapting to any style with options like roller, cellular, Roman, and solar shades. They enhance energy efficiency, block UV rays, and add a sleek, modern look to windows, making them a practical and stylish choice for any room or office along the Maine coast.
Blinds
Blinds provide precise control over light and privacy with adjustable slats that suit any room style. Available in materials like wood, faux wood, and aluminum, blinds combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering a timeless window treatment option that enhances both decor and energy efficiency.
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Shutters
Shutters, also known as plantation shutters, colonial shutters, or interior shutters, bring classic elegance and durability to any room. These timeless window treatments offer excellent light control and insulation, enhancing privacy while adding charm. They offer versatile designs.
Draperies
Draperies bring warmth, elegance, and versatility to any space, enhancing decor with a variety of fabrics, colors, and patterns. They offer excellent light control and insulation, creating a cozy atmosphere while improving privacy. Custom draperies elevate both style and functionality for any room.
Awnings
Awnings add style and functionality to outdoor spaces, providing shade and protection from the elements. Available in various colors and materials, they enhance patios, windows, and doors, creating comfortable areas for relaxation while reducing indoor heat and protecting furniture from sun exposure.
Motorized
Automatic roller shades combine convenience and style, letting you control natural light and privacy with a simple click. Whether you choose roller shades, solar shades, Roman shades, or drapery, these modern options bring ease and elegance to any room, enhancing comfort effortlessly.
Wood Blinds
Wood blinds are some of the most customizable window coverings because they can be sanded, stained, or painted, and are often the perfect solutions for arched, slanted, or oddly shaped windows. Plus traditional wooden blinds give an organic, natural feel that can soften and compliment your interiors.
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are an excellent choice for broad windows and sliding glass doors. They offer superb light control, privacy, and long-lasting durability. Available in a wide array of textures, colors, and materials like fabric or vinyl, they seamlessly adapt to any room’s design.
Child Safety Services
Safeguard curious little hands from window cords. Our dedicated pros have the skills to seamlessly secure blinds, shutters and shades - ensuring complete child safety without limiting function or style. We expertly install subtle yet effective safety devices that keep tiny fingers safe from hazards posed by dangling cords.
Reviews
Read real experiences from our satisfied customers across the Greater Portland area. We take pride in our exceptional customer service, top-quality window treatments, and professional installations that consistently exceed expectations.
Natasha Littlefield
2 months ago
★★★★★
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EM Properties
3 months ago
★★★★★
“My business partner and I purchased a duplex a couple of months ago, and window blinds have always been low on the priority list when turning over a unit for new renters. We were tired of cheaping out and constantly replacing blinds from big box stores. We were a little hesitant at first, but were pleasantly surprised by the experience. Blinds By Design not only installed a much more durable solution for our windows, but they also kept everything within our budget. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are looking forward to not having to replace blinds every 6 to 12 months.”
Customer Service
3 months ago
★★★★★
“We’ve used Blinds By Design for several years now, and they’ve always been great to work with. Professional, responsive, and the final results have consistently come out exactly as we hoped. Would definitely recommend.”
Barbara Pachner
4 years ago
★★★★★
“Responsive to my needs. Respectful of my home. Work on time as scheduled.”
Sara Nelson
4 years ago
★★★★★
“Easy to work with, straight forward and timely. We love our Sunsetter!”
razekekal
4 years ago
★★★★★
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kevin Babcock
4 years ago
★★★★★
“I live in a park model home in Maine in the summer. The house is in a lot with no trees or shading. Windows, with south and west full exposure. Due to solar heat my house could heat up to 30 degrees warmer than the outside. In the summer inside temperature could reach 100 degrees. Blind by Design ( Philip and Sandy) came and assessed my situation. These people know what they’re doing. They provided me with a couple of options/ solutions for my situation. They sat and took the time to listen and discuss. They are friendly, and not pushy. The window treatments were custom. They came and installed them. They are perfect! They are blocking out 80-90% of the solar heat. I couldn’t be happier. They are a joy to do business with. I highly recommend Blinds By Design. Thank you Philip and Sandy!”
Cate Griffin
5 years ago
★★★★★
“Had an amazing experience with Blinds by Design. Great customer service, speedy work and the blinds look fantastic! Plus who doesn’t love supporting local family owned small businesses- highly recommend!”