Generally, window blinds are a rather expensive feature for your home. While a base price of $250 per window is quite typical, some window blinds and shutters can be much more expensive than that. One of the major attributes that influence the total price of window blinds and shutters is the size of them. It obviously costs less to outfit a small window frame as opposed to a larger one. You will need to measure your window frame before you start looking for the right shutters and blinds for it. Another thing that can drive the price of your blinds and shutters is the material that you select for your purchase. Additionally, the quality will also impact the final price point of the blinds and shutters. Some blinds and shutters are made with vinyl, metal, hardwood, faux wood, bamboo, and fabric. All of those choices have different advantages and disadvantages and they all have their own prices too. If you are going with a high-end material, you will also be asked for a high-end price. Some fabrics are sold by panel, instead of one bulk price. That means the more panels you purchase, the higher the price. Some low-end fabrics are sold for as low as $5 to $7 a panel, while more expensive fabrics will cost you nearly $200 per panel. Another aspect that may increase the price of your blinds and shutters is the cost of labor for installation. Installing blinds and shutters is not as easy as you might think. It doesn't just require screwing them into the wall as many suppose. Installation can be very expensive because the size of each installation is different. Some homes have more windows that all vary in size. Some installations require more work and physical exertion. The price of installation will reflect that. It is not abnormal for the installation of shutters and blinds to cost hundreds of dollars. Thankfully, you know that when you pay for installation of these shutters and blinds, it will be done correctly because you are hiring trained professionals to get the job done. All of these features come together to give you a final total related to your shutters and blinds. As you can see, there are a lot of factors that come into play when the actual price point of blinds is decided. It isn't as simple as the size and material used.