The Blind Alley, Custom Drapery and Window Covering Specialists serving Bellevue, Washington and the Greater Seattle area since 1984.





WELCOME TO THE BLIND ALLEY

   Welcome to The Blind Alley! At The Blind Alley, we offer several ways to shop for your window covering needs. We are located in the Overlake area of Bellevue, not far from Microsoft's Redmond Campus. Visit our showroom for ideas and assistance, or contact us for a free appointment in your home within our local service area.

At The Blind Alley, we offer several ways to shop for your window covering needs. We are located in the Overlake area of Bellevue, not far from Microsoft's Redmond Campus. Visit our showroom for ideas and assistance regarding the window covering products we carry, or contact us for a free appointment in your home within our local service area.

You can also view our online portfolios of projects we have completed in the Seattle metropolitan area, including window treatments in Casual and Formal settings, as well as Top Treatments, Childrens' rooms and Specialty windows.


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What's New at The Blind Alley

 September 2009 - Hunter Douglas announced the official launch of Hunter Douglas Design Studio Roman Shades, an exclusive collection of 76 fabric styles in 320 color combinations. These timeless fabrics were sourced from the best international mills, and include sophisticated patterns, textures, stripes, solids and sheers.

September 2009 - Hunter Douglas announced the official launch of Hunter Douglas Design Studio Roman Shades, an exclusive collection of 76 fabric styles in 320 color combinations. These timeless fabrics were sourced from the best international mills, and include sophisticated patterns, textures, stripes, solids and sheers.

Click here for more information regarding Hunter Douglas Design Studio Roman Shades


2009 was our 25th Anniversary!

   2009 was The Blind Alley's 25th Anniversary!

Click here for more information about The Blind Alley in 1984.




Our Mission

Since 1984 it has been our mission
to create long-term relationships with
our clients by providing the highest
quality window fashions with exceptional
design and unmatched service.

Kurt & Claudia Evers
The Blind Alley

Our Commitment

Our first priority is customer satisfaction. To provide a positive buying experience, we offer full service from your first shopping visit, through final installation and beyond with our Lifetime Installation Warranty.

To start, we have a comfortable showroom full of displays and product sampling, Our friendly, expert staff is available to answer your questions and offer guidance in your window covering decisions. In addition, or if you prefer shopping in the comfort of your own home, we have a full staff of professional decorators. They will bring samples to your home, measure your windows, offer expert advice and give you an estimate. At no cost or obligation to you.

So that you can feel confident about your purchase, we carefully select top quality products manufactured by companies with excellent customer service records. Our Service Department ensures that your order is placed with accuracy and completed in a timely manner, as well as coordinating the installation appointment with you. Our installers are company employees (not subcontractors) experienced and friendly, and their work is guaranteed for as long as you own your window treatment.

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We have been in business since March 1984 and members of The Better Business Bureau since November 1984. We strive to keep our customers satisfied with our products and service for years to come.

As of January 1, 2010 we have processed 107,614 custom window covering orders and have 20,614 active customers in our local service area.

Enjoy your shopping experience at The Blind Alley.


  A Little About Blind Alley

Who We Are

The Blind Alley was opened March 31st, 1984 in Bellevue, Washington by Gene & Kurt Evers. Locally owned and operated, and unlike franchises, such as Budget Blinds, which "trains" new franchise owners in weeks, our owners have extensive experience in the custom window covering trade dating back to 1967 in Bellevue.

Our employees go through a year of in-store training before they begin in-home decorating or installing for our customers. They also have extensive experience in custom window coverings:

41% of our staff have been with us 20 or more years.

23% of our staff have been with us 15-20 years.

12% of our staff have been with us 10-15 years.

6% of our staff have been with us 5-10 years.

18% of our staff have been with us less than 5 years.

   The Evers Family, Founders of Blind Alley in 1984

The Blind Alley was an offshoot of Group II Associates, founded in 1981, also by Gene & Kurt Evers. Group II Associates specializes in large commercial projects and the opening of The Blind Alley was a response to requests for a residential version of Group II Associates.

   The Blind Alley, circa 2004. View our Showroom Portfolio.

The complete staff of The Blind Alley, averaging over 17 years each with our Company!

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Official Hunter Douglas Gallery Dealer

   In July 2003 The Blind Alley joined more than 375 other dealers nationwide participating in the exclusive Hunter Douglas Gallery program.

In July 2003 The Blind Alley joined more than 375 other dealers nationwide participating in the exclusive Hunter Douglas Gallery program, which is limited to dealers selected by Hunter Douglas for their knowledge and expertise regarding Hunter Douglas products and services.

The Blind Alley is the only Authorized Hunter Douglas Gallery on the Eastside

Click here for directions to visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery in Bellevue, Washington. Stop by and receive your free copy of "Beautiful Windows", a full color 144 page window decorating guide published by Hunter Douglas. Inside you'll find beautiful pictures and detailed descriptions of the entire collection of Hunter Douglas custom-made window fashions - all perfectly suited to complement today's most popular decorating styles.

Free Hunter Douglas "Beautiful Windows" Decorating Guide!

Click here to view our online Hunter Douglas Gallery Portfolio.

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Click here to view our Window Fashion Designers Portfolio.

The Blind Alley is an authorized Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer.

You'll find it all at the Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery® located right in our store. We'll help you increase the comfort, beauty and value of your home. You'II also have a thoroughly satisfying shopping experience. We guarantee it.

All of our Hunter Douglas products are custom made and come with the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee to protect you against any unlikely defects in workmanship.

As a Hunter Douglas Gallery, The Blind Alley can also offer you the Hunter Douglas Right Choice Promise.

All of our Hunter Douglas products are custom made and come with the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee to protect you against any unlikely defects in workmanship. And as a Hunter Douglas Gallery, The Blind Alley can also offer you the Hunter Douglas Right Choice Promise.


Special Financing Available

Special consumer financing is now available on all purchases made at The Blind Alley with your Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery Credit Card.

Special consumer financing is now available on all purchases made at The Blind Alley with your Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery Credit Card.

Order what you want today with no interest for 12 months

Customer Benefits

No annual fee - Pay no annual fee for the Hunter Douglas Card.

New Purchasing Power. The Hunter Douglas Card offers you additional buying power above and beyond traditional lines of credit.

You can buy what you want today from The Blind Alley. You are not limited to Hunter Douglas products, anything we sell can be included on the card.

Brief application process with quick approvals.

Using the Hunter Douglas Card preserves your major credit cards for other uses.

24 hour access to your account information online.

Minimum monthly payments are 3% of the balance or $15.00, whichever is greater.

Pay the entire balance before the end of the 12th month and you pay no interest.

Visit The Blind Alley today and apply for our exclusive Hunter Douglas Gallery Credit Card.

Special consumer financing is now available on all purchases made at The Blind Alley with your Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery Credit Card.

See store for details.
Subject to credit approval.


Local Service Area Specials

  Click here to view our current specials, promotions and coupons for our Local Service Area of greater Seattle, Washington and the Eastside.

Click here to view our current specials, promotions and coupons for our Local Service Area of greater Seattle, Washington and the Eastside.


Save $25 to $100 during our Hunter Douglas Energy Efficient Window Fashions Sale

Now through April 15, 2010 save on Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades, Luminette Privacy Sheers with PowerGlide and Silhouette Window Shadings with PowerRise. Click on this image for more information.

Now through April 15, 2010 save on Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades, Luminette Privacy Sheers with PowerGlide and Silhouette Window Shadings with PowerRise.

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Save up to $1500 in taxes with Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades

Save up to $1500 in taxes with Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades


Where We Are

Click here to view a map of the area that we service. It extends from Lynnwood, Bothell, Mill Creek, Kenmore, Woodinville and South Snohomish County in the north to Renton, Newcastle and Tukwila in the south. From Seattle in the west to North Bend, Snoqualmie, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City and the Cascades to the east. It covers all of the Greater Eastside including Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Juanita, Issaquah, Redmond, Sammamish, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point and Beaux Arts.

The Blind Alley is located in Bellevue, Washington just east of sunny Seattle.

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Or click here to make an appointment for a Free In-Home Consultation with one of our Window Covering Designers in our Local Service Area.


How to Measure for Custom Blinds and Shades

Measuring Form

Follow this link to our Measuring Form in Adobe PDF format that you can print out and use as a guide when measuring your windows for custom blinds and shades. This form will help you when placing your order as it includes all the vital information needed to complete the Order Form.

The Blind Alley Measuring Form

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We recommend Monroe Design & Development

Monroe Design & Development Company was Founded in 1967. President Cheryl K. Monroe, ASID, holds a B.A. Degree from the University of Washington in Interior Design and an M.F.A. in Architecture from Fontainebleau Academy of Fine Arts, France.

Monroe Design & Development Company was Founded in 1967. President Cheryl K. Monroe, ASID, holds a B.A. Degree from the University of Washington in Interior Design and an M.F.A. in Architecture from Fontainebleau Academy of Fine Arts, France.

The firm has completed projects throughout The Northwest Region, Idaho, Oregon, California., Washington D.C., Malaysia, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

American Society of Interior Designers
Seattle Master Builders Association


We recommend DA Stark Interiors

DA STARK Interiors is a full-service firm with projects that have encompassed sophisticated urban residences to casual weekend retreats as well as innovative work environments.

DA STARK Interiors is a full-service firm with projects that have encompassed sophisticated urban residences to casual weekend retreats as well as innovative work environments.

   DA Stark home featured in Luxe Magazine, with draperies and woven shades provided by The Blind Alley.


Need help cleaning your custom window treatments?
Especially Silhouettes, Luminettes and Duette Honeycomb Shades?

Need help cleaning your custom window treatments? We recommend the On-Site Injection/Extraction cleaning process.

We recommend the On-Site™ Injection/Extraction cleaning process



For Ultrasonic Cleaning of Mini Blinds and Vinyl Verticals, Wood and Faux Wood Blinds, for Dry-cleaning of Draperies and Bedspreads, Swags and other specialty top treatments such as Cornice Boards, Woven Wood Shades and Roman Shades, we recommend Alpine Specialty Cleaning.

Alpine Drapery and Carpet Cleaners, Inc. was founded in July 1969 by Maurice Moe Sr. This family owned and operated company has offered services ranging from cleaning and repair of window treatments, to garment dry cleaning and residential and commercial carpet & upholstery cleaning.


Don't move into a fishbowl! Add your window treatments from The Blind Alley into your mortgage package and move in to a truly finished home, with all the privacy and security you could desire.

   Don't move into a fishbowl! Add your window treatments from The Blind Alley into your mortgage package and move in to a truly finished home, with all the privacy and security you could desire.

Visit our Home Builders programs with The Burnsteads and Westcott Homes.


Click here to view the Kitsap County house featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover, Home Edition television series, in which The Blind Alley was the supplier of all of the custom Hunter Douglas Window Coverings.

Click here to view the Kitsap County house featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover, Home Edition television series, in which The Blind Alley was the supplier of all of the custom Hunter Douglas Window Coverings.


Click here to view the Kaslo home, one of seven spectacular show homes at the 2005 Seattle Street of Dreams at Nolan Woods in Woodinville, Washington. The Blind Alley was the supplier of all of the custom blinds and drapery treatments, inlcuding Hunter Douglas Alustra Silhouette and Vignette Window Fashions.

Click here to view the Kaslo home, one of seven spectacular show homes at the 2005 Seattle Street of Dreams at Nolan Woods in Woodinville, Washington. The Blind Alley was the supplier of all of the custom blinds and drapery treatments, including Hunter Douglas Alustra Silhouette and Vignette Window Fashions.


Hunter Douglas, the nation's leading manufacturer of custom window fashions, held its first-ever International Alliance Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The conference ran from July 25 to 27, 2007 and Kurt & Claudia Evers, owners of The Blind Alley of Bellevue, Washington were among the more than 4,000 attendees.

Hunter Douglas, the nation's leading manufacturer of custom window fashions, held its first-ever International Alliance Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The conference ran from July 25 to 27, 2007 and Kurt & Claudia Evers, owners of The Blind Alley of Bellevue, Washington were among the more than 4,000 attendees.


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