Start A Curtains Business - Business Ideas

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 15th, 2022

Start A Curtains Business

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

Starting a curtains business can be lucrative and fulfilling for aspiring entrepreneurs. The business involves designing, producing, and selling a variety of window treatments, such as curtains, drapes, blinds, and shades.

To run a successful curtains business, you must have a strong understanding of interior design and a keen eye for aesthetics. You should also be skilled at sewing and have a good grasp of business management. In addition, you will need to invest in various tools and equipment, such as sewing machines, fabric, and pattern-making software.

One of the main benefits of running a curtains business is the ability to create unique, custom products for your clients. You can work with homeowners, interior designers, and businesses to create window treatments that perfectly match their style and needs. Additionally, the demand for window treatments is constant, as people are always looking to update the look of their homes and offices.

Overall, starting a curtains business can be a rewarding and profitable venture for those who have a passion for interior design and a desire to create beautiful, functional products for their clients.

Starting a curtains business requires a great deal of effort, dedication, and most importantly passion.

If you're interested in how to sell curtains, or selling curtains online, you can use this page as a guide for everything you'll need to know.

Key Stats

market size

$282B

starting costs

$13.7K

gross margin

40%

time to build

210 days

Startup Costs

	Min Startup Costs	Max Startup Costs
Office Space Expenses	$0	$7,000
Inventory Expenses	$350	$14,750
Software Expenses	$150	$2,794
Website Costs	$13	$215
Advertising & Marketing Costs	$0	$2,450
Total Startup Costs	$513	$27,209

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Successful Businesses

Business	URL	Rank
Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia	curtin.edu.au	8,923
Hunter Douglas	hunterdouglas.com	99,542
Touch of Class	touchofclass.com	114,968
Curtains & Drapes	halfpricedrapes.com	258,285
SF12	3dayblinds.com	271,309
Beaded Curtains, Chandeliers, Event & Wedding Decor	shopwildthings.com	277,183
San Diego Window Treatment	sandiegoshade.com	351,788
Mosquito Curtains	mosquitocurtains.com	584,074
Designer Bedding, Curtains & Decor	paulshomefashions.com	633,216
The Country Porch	countryporch.com	746,788
Curtainshop.com	curtainshop.com	791,177

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Pros & Cons

Pros	Description
Flexibility	You can put as much time into the business as you'd like. If you like the work and have some initial experience, you can start small and manage all aspects of the business on your own.
Ability to start your business from home	It's not necessary to have a physical storefront or office space to get your business started. You can do everything from the comfort of your own home, at least in the beginning!
Little startup costs required	The cost to start a curtains business costs significantly less money than most businesses, ranging anywhere from 12 to 27,209.
Rewarding work	Starting a curtains business can be really rewarding work. After all, you are solving an immediate issue for your customer and you're working on something you truly care about.
Scalable	With businesses and processes changing daily, there will always be demand for new features, products and services for your business. Additionally, there are several different business models and pricing tiers you can implement that will allow you to reach all types of customers.
Traffic to your website	A curtains business gives people a reason to visit your website and to keep coming back to you!

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Cons	Description
Crowded Space	Competition is high when it comes to your curtains business, so it's important that you spend a good amount of time analyzing the market and understanding where the demand lies.
Finding The Right Supplier	Most businesses in this space go the supplier/manufacturer route, which isn't a bad thing! However, finding the right supplier can take a lot of time, energy and trial/error. If done properly, this process can save you months (if not years) of time and energy. More on this below in the "finding a supplier" section.
Security Issues	With any Saas business, data loss and security issues may arise throughout your process of building your product. It's critical that you understand exactly what you're responsible for and how to avoid potential issues down the road.
Lack of benefits	With a curtains business, you are typically self-employed and responsible for finding your own insurance, which can be quite costly and time-consuming.
Isolation	Often times, as a curtains business, you typically work alone and do not have much face-to-face interaction with other team members.
Taxes	As a curtains business, you typically pay self-employment taxes which can be quite high. It's important to understand what you will be paying in taxes each year so you can determine if the work you're taking on is worth it.

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Marketing Ideas

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Affiliate Program

Affiliate marketing is a great way to bring in a new revenue stream, especially when you don't sell products or services.
Simply put, an affiliate program is an agreement where a business pays another business or influencer ("the affiliate") a commission for sending traffic and/or sales their way.
The affiliate typically gets a unique link where clicks and conversions can be tracked.

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2

Word of mouth

Word of mouth is when a consumers reflects their interest in a company’s product or service in their daily dialogues.
Therefore, word of mouth advertising is essentially a free advertising triggered by the customers experience.
According to Nielsen, 92% of people trust recommendations from friends and family.
Therefore, in today’s hyper-connected world, a single recommendation through a word of mouth can have a huge impact to your business.

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3

Social Media Advertising

Social media advertising is the use of social media platforms to connect with your audience with the objective to build your brand, increase sales, and drive website traffic.
According to Oberlo, approximately 48% of the global population use social media, and the number is ever-growing.
Therefore, social media allows brands access to cost-effective advertising by enabling them to interact with a large audience.

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Key Stats

Startup Costs

Successful Businesses

8,923

99,542

114,968

258,285

271,309

277,183

351,788

584,074

633,216

746,788

791,177

Pros & Cons

Marketing Ideas

Affiliate Program

Word of mouth

Social Media Advertising