Customizing your bedroom with the perfect curtains can significantly enhance its ambiance and style.Yet, traditional custom curtain retailers often start their pricing at $1100 for two standard 35-inch wide windows under an 8ft tall ceiling, and this figure can even get higher based on fabric choice, window treatment type, and custom hardware.Custom curtains are expensive, so we've worked hard to change that. At Lumos, we've shifted the narrative by promising savings of 30-40% off these traditional prices. 

Let's dive deeper into why custom curtains are so expensive and explore how Lumos is transforming the curtain-buying experience, offering substantial savings without compromising quality.

Cost Breakdown in Traditional Custom Curtain Stores

• Curtain Fabrics
• Labor and Craftsmanship
• Measurement, Design Consultation, Installation
• Add-ons
• Manufacture
• Overhead
• Distribution
• Shipping and Handling

Lumos: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

• Streamlined Design Consultation
• Inclusive Add-Ons
• Direct-to-Consumer Online Model
• Efficient Manufacturing and Reduced Overhead

Cost Breakdown in Traditional Custom Curtain Stores

Curtain Fabrics

The choice of fabric greatly impacts the price. Luxurious materials like silk or linen, and specialized fabrics with unique patterns or textures, can be costly. High-quality fabrics not only elevate the look but also the price, making this component a significant portion of the total cost.

Labor and Craftsmanship

Custom curtains require skilled labor for precise cutting, sewing, and finishing. This craftsmanship ensures that the curtains fit perfectly and meet the customer's specifications, contributing to the labor costs that are factored into the final price.

Measurement, Design Consultation, Installation

Traditionally, these services are advertised as free but are actually included in the overall price. Professional consultations, accurate measurements, and the installation process require time and expertise, adding significant labor costs.

Add-Ons

Custom features such as the choice of heading style (e.g., pinch pleat, grommet), type of lining (e.g., blackout, thermal), memory shape for longevity, and options between single or double panels, including accessories like tiebacks, significantly affect the final cost. Each add-on enhances the product's aesthetic or functional value but also increases the price.

Manufacture

The process of transforming raw materials into finished curtains involves various stages of production. This not only includes the direct costs of manufacturing but also the costs associated with quality control and customization to customer specifications.

Overhead

The day-to-day expenses of running a curtain store or manufacturing facility, such as rent, utilities, equipment maintenance, and employee salaries, are considered overhead costs. 

Distribution, Retail

Traditional brick-and-mortar stores face additional costs in the form of distribution and retail markups. These expenses cover the cost of inventory management, store upkeep, and sales personnel.

Shipping and Handling

The final step in getting the product to the customer involves shipping and handling costs. For custom curtains, especially those made from luxurious or heavyweight fabrics, these costs can be substantial, depending on the distance and packaging requirements.

Lumos: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Lumos redefines the process of buying custom curtains by reducing or eliminating the traditional cost drivers directly:

Streamlined Design Consultation 

By replacing in-person consultations with a user-friendly online quiz, Lumos eliminates the hidden costs typically associated with measurement, design consultation, and installation. This innovation reduces the overall price while maintaining a personalized touch.

Inclusive Add-Ons

Lumos redefines the standard for custom curtains by including many sought-after features without the traditional premium:

• Uniform Pricing for Heading Styles: We believe in simplicity and fairness in pricing, so all our heading styles are available at the same cost.
  
• Default Fullness: Our curtains come with a default fullness of 2 times, using twice the fabric for a richer, fuller look at no extra charge.
  
  
• Memory Shaping Technology: Every set of blackout curtains is enhanced with memory shaping technology, ensuring they hold their elegant drape over time.
  
• Included Tiebacks: For an added touch of style and functionality, tiebacks are included with all blackout curtains, offering you more value.
  

Direct-to-Consumer Online Model

Operating as an online business allows Lumos to cut out the middleman, avoiding distribution and retail markups. This direct model results in significant savings for the customer, making custom curtains more affordable.

Efficient Manufacturing and Reduced Overhead

Lumos focuses on efficient production methods and operates with lower overhead costs. Savings achieved through these efficiencies are passed on to customers, offering premium quality curtains at a fraction of the traditional cost.

 

By tackling the traditional cost drivers head-on, Lumos is proud to offer luxurious, custom-made curtains at prices significantly lower than conventional stores—often cutting the typical $1100+ bedroom curtain cost in half. We want you to enjoy high-quality, personalized curtains without the hefty price tag.