Window decor

Window decor in New Zealand: blinds, curtains and what they cost

Updated 31 October 2026

Window blinds in New Zealand cost about NZ$79 to NZ$190, curtains and sheer panels about NZ$85 to NZ$183, and decals and suncatchers from about NZ$8, approximately, according to sellers' websites, October 2026. Custom sizes cost more than standard ones, and a Roman blind in rich cream is listed at NZ$422. The quickest way to current prices for your windows is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through local sellers' websites and shows the offers it finds.

Warranties and consumer rights

The Consumer Guarantees Act is the law to know about if a blind or curtain is faulty when you buy it from a seller in New Zealand. Manufacturer's and extended warranties should give extra protection above what consumer law gives you, so read the terms before you pay for an extra cover.

If a builder fits or alters your home as part of the job, a building warranty can protect you for up to 10 years once the work is completed. That is far longer than a warranty on a blind, so keep the paperwork for both.

Summer sun and winter draughts

Spring is now. Summer, December to February, brings strong sun, so blinds and window film that cut glare and heat matter most then. If you want them fitted before the warm months, order in the next few weeks. Winter, June to August, makes lined curtains and honeycomb blinds more useful against cold draughts through the glass.

How windows are measured and priced

Blinds and curtains are priced by size, so measure each window's width and drop in centimetres, and say whether you need a standard or custom size. Curtain sets are sold in sizes such as 132 cm by 214 cm, while custom blinds are made to measure. Ask whether delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga includes fitting, and whether the price includes GST.

What to write in your request

Say how many windows you have, the width and drop of each in centimetres, the item you want (blind, curtain, film or decal), the fabric and colour, whether you need fitting, and your city and budget. A photo of the room helps sellers suggest a suitable fabric.

Requests on BlaBlaPrice are free for buyers. You describe the room in your own words in a chat, and the AI asks for missing details such as window size before it shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related pages: Home textiles, Lighting, or create a request.