Moving into a new Celina build? Here's exactly what to order, when to order it, how to work with your builder's timeline — and how to walk into your new home with every window already done.
Moving into a new construction home in Celina is exciting — but it comes with a hundred decisions happening at once. Paint colors, appliances, landscaping, furniture. Window treatments are often the last thing people think about, and then suddenly it's move-in week and every window is bare.
We're a locally owned window treatment company serving Celina, Prosper, McKinney, and Gunter — and new construction homes are a big part of what we do. This guide covers everything you need to know to get your windows done right, on time, and without stress.
Celina has become one of the most in-demand new construction markets in all of North Texas — and the numbers back it up. Ramble Celina alone is projected to bring 4,000 new homes to the area, with model homes opening through 2026. Uptown Celina, The Heights, The Ranch at Uptown, and Parks at Wilson Creek are all growing rapidly as buyers seek land, quality schools, and proximity to the Prosper-Frisco job corridor.
We serve buyers across all of these Celina communities:
What that growth means practically: there are a lot of new homeowners in Celina right now facing the same window treatment decisions — often at the same time, with similar timelines and similar budgets. Having a local vendor who knows the builders, knows the floor plans, and can move quickly makes a real difference.
We see it constantly: buyers close on their new Celina home, spend the first few weeks unpacking and getting settled, and then realize three months later that they still have bare windows — or worse, they bought cheap temporary blinds that are now half-broken.
The mistake: Treating window treatments as an afterthought. New-build buyers are often exhausted and budget-stretched by closing time. Windows feel less urgent than a couch or a dining table. But bare windows mean no privacy, no light control, and a house that never quite feels finished — no matter how nice everything else is.
The fix is simple: start the window treatment process before you close. You don't need to have your furniture chosen, your walls painted, or your design direction fully locked in. You just need to know your closing date — and call us.
With our 2–3 week production timeline, ordering at the right moment means your shutters and shades can be installed the same week you move in, or even before. Walking into your finished home with every window already done is a completely different experience.
Here's how the timeline works for a smooth, on-time window treatment installation in a new Celina build:
Can't start 6 weeks out? Don't panic. Our 2–3 week production timeline means even buyers who call us 3 weeks before closing can often have shutters installed within the first week or two of moving in. Call us as soon as you know your closing date — we'll figure out the best plan.
New construction homes in Celina — especially in Uptown Celina, Ramble Celina, and surrounding communities — tend to follow similar design profiles: open floor plans, 9–11 foot ceilings, large windows, and a modern-to-transitional aesthetic. Here's what we recommend room by room:
The anchor of the whole home. Real wood shutters in the main living area set the tone for everything else. 4½" louvers for modern builds. Painted white or off-white to match trim.
Wood shutters for a cohesive whole-home look. Room-darkening roller shades are the budget-friendly alternative — clean, modern, and effective for sleep quality.
Moisture-proof poly shutters every time. Never real wood in a bathroom — Texas humidity and steam will warp it. Poly looks identical to wood and handles everything North Texas throws at it.
Poly shutters keep the cohesive look throughout. Zebra shades are the budget alternative — dual-band light control, clean modern look, very popular in kids' rooms.
Over sinks and cooking areas, moisture resistance matters. Poly shutters are ideal. Roller shades in a wipe-clean fabric work well for smaller kitchen windows.
Solar shades block glare without losing the view — ideal for home offices facing the afternoon Texas sun. Roller shades in light-filtering fabric are a clean, affordable option.
The whole-home approach: Most Celina buyers do a combination — plantation shutters in the main living areas and master bedroom, poly shutters in every bathroom, and zebra or roller shades in secondary bedrooms and the office. This approach gives you a cohesive, elevated look throughout the home while making smart material choices for each room's conditions.
New construction buyers are often working within tight post-closing budgets. Here's a realistic breakdown of what to expect for a typical Celina new build:
| Approach | Typical Cost (15–20 windows) | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Shutters | $5,000 – $9,000 | Poly + wood shutters throughout, lifetime guarantee, professionally installed |
| Shutters in Main Areas Only | $2,500 – $4,500 | Shutters in living, dining & master; shades in secondary rooms |
| Shades Throughout | $1,500 – $3,500 | Zebra or roller shades in all rooms — clean, modern, most affordable |
| Phase-In Approach | Flexible | Shutters in living areas now, secondary rooms later as budget allows |
A few things worth knowing about budgeting for new construction specifically:
We work directly with active builders in Celina and the surrounding communities as a preferred window treatment vendor. If your builder is one of our partners, here's what that means for you as a buyer:
We're actively building relationships with the premier Celina builders — including Hillwood Communities, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, DR Horton, and Mattamy Homes. If your builder isn't a current partner, we still work seamlessly with any builder's timeline. Learn more about our builder program →
Tell us your closing date and we'll build a timeline that has your shutters ready when you move in. Same-day consultations available. Written quote before we leave. 2–3 week delivery.