How Much Do Blinds Cost in NZ? 2026 Price Guide

Indicative price ranges by blind type

These are per standard window (around 1.2m × 1.5m), supplied and professionally installed, in 2026 NZ dollars. Treat them as a starting point — the only accurate number for your home comes from an on-site measure.

Sunscreen / light-filtering roller blinds: ~$150–$350
Blockout roller blinds: ~$200–$400
Aluminium venetian blinds: ~$120–$300
Wooden / faux-wood venetian blinds: ~$250–$600
Vertical blinds: ~$150–$350
Thermal cellular (honeycomb) blinds: ~$250–$500
Motorisation (add per blind): ~$150–$400

What actually drives the price

The same “roller blind” can vary widely. Five factors move the number most:

Size: larger and wider windows use more fabric and heavier hardware.
Fabric grade: premium, NZ-tested fabrics with better light control and longevity cost more than entry-level imports.
Operating system: cordless and motorised systems cost more than corded, but are safer and more convenient.
Mount and finish: recessed vs face-fit, fascias, and matching components add cost but improve the look.
Install and warranty: a professionally measured and installed blind with a multi-year warranty is not the same product as a self-measure online order.

How to compare Auckland quotes fairly

The biggest reason two quotes differ is what they include. Before you compare prices, line them up on the same basis:

Is measuring and installation included, or charged separately?
Is it the same fabric grade and operating system on both quotes?
What is the warranty — on fabric, on mechanism, and on workmanship?
Is it a fixed, itemised price, or an estimate that can change at install?

We publish our approach to pricing openly — you can read the detail in our Auckland blinds pricing research, and browse the full range on our blinds page.

Get an exact price for your home

Ranges only get you so far. For a fixed, itemised quote on your actual windows, we offer a free, no-obligation in-home measure and quote across Auckland — we measure every window, show you the fabric and operating options, and put a real number in front of you before you commit. Book your free measure and quote.

Frequently asked questions

How much do blinds cost per window in NZ?

As a rough guide, expect roughly NZ$150–$400 per standard window for most custom blinds, supplied and installed. Sunscreen and light-filtering roller blinds sit at the lower end (about $150–$350), blockout roller and aluminium venetian blinds in the middle, and wooden venetians, thermal cellular blinds and motorised options at the upper end. Final price depends on window size, fabric, mount type and whether the blind is motorised.

How much does it cost to do blinds for a whole house in NZ?

For a typical Auckland home of 10–15 windows, a full set of quality custom blinds, installed, usually lands between about NZ$3,000 and $8,000. Sunscreen rollers throughout keep you near the bottom of that range; mixing blockout bedrooms, thermal blinds and a few motorised units pushes you toward the top.

Are motorised blinds worth the extra cost?

Motorisation typically adds about NZ$150–$400 per blind. It is most worth it on hard-to-reach windows (stairwells, high or wide windows), in bedrooms and media rooms for scheduling, and for child safety, since there is no cord at all. For easily-reached windows, cordless manual operation gives most of the safety benefit at a lower cost.

Why are quotes for the same blinds so different?

Price differences usually come down to fabric grade and brand, whether installation and measuring are included or charged separately, the operating system (corded vs cordless vs motorised), and warranty length. A cheap quote often excludes professional measure-and-install or uses a lighter fabric. Always compare like-for-like, fully installed.

Is the measure and quote free?

At Kauri Blinds & Curtains the in-home measure and quote is free and no-obligation across Auckland. A consultant measures every window accurately, shows you fabric and operating options, and gives you a fixed, itemised price before you commit.