Hamilton buyer’s guide · Updated October 2026
Affordable Curtain Stores in Hamilton
Where to buy affordable curtains and drapes in Hamilton, from ready-made stores to custom drapery that comes to you. Here’s what each option is good for and how to get the most for your money.
Where Hamilton homeowners buy curtains
1. Crazy Joe’s Drapery & Blinds
Custom drapes · In-home across Hamilton
Family-run since 1970. A consultant brings the fabric books to your Hamilton home, measures every window and quotes on the spot. Joe will beat a written quote for the same product, and installation is free on orders over $988 for a limited time.
2. IKEA
Ready-made, budget
Ready-made panels in set lengths. Good for rentals and standard windows; you hem and hang them yourself.
3. HomeSense
Ready-made, discount
A changing selection of ready-made panels at lower prices.
4. Big-box home stores
Ready-made
Basic panels, sheers and rods for quick, low-cost updates.
5. Fabric stores
Fabric by the metre
Choose fabric and lining, then sew it yourself or hire a seamstress.
6. Local drapery workrooms
Custom sewing
Small workrooms that sew to your measurements. Ask whether they measure and install.
Ready-made vs custom curtains
| Ready-made | Custom (measured & installed) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Standard widths and lengths | Made to your exact window |
| Tall & wide windows | Often too short or narrow | Any size, floor to ceiling |
| Blackout | Light gaps at edges | Lined and sized to cover the frame |
| Measuring & install | You do it | Done for you |
| Best for | Rentals, quick refresh | Living rooms, bedrooms, whole homes |
How to get the most for your money
- Spend on the rooms people see; keep bedrooms and basements simple.
- Line only where you need it: blackout in bedrooms.
- Order rooms together for one measure and one install visit.
- Bring other quotes: Joe will beat a written quote for the same product.
Why homeowners choose Crazy Joe’s
Crazy Joe’s has made custom drapes since 1970, for Hamilton’s century homes in Durand and Westdale as much as new builds on the Mountain and in Waterdown. See custom drapes Hamilton.
And our promise hasn’t changed: if you didn’t shop Crazy Joe’s, you paid too much.
FAQ
Where can I buy affordable curtains in Hamilton?
For standard windows and tight budgets, ready-made stores work. For tall windows, blackout bedrooms or a finished look, custom drapes that are measured and installed for you are better value over time.
Do you come to Hamilton?
Yes. We visit homes across Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Binbrook.
How much do custom curtains cost?
Every drape is made to measure, so we quote after measuring. The consultation and quote are free.
Is installation included?
We install everything we make. Installation is free on orders over $988 for a limited time.
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Get a free in-home quote in Hamilton
We bring the samples, measure every window and quote on the spot. Installation is free on orders over $988 for a limited time.
Showroom: 1650 Dundas St E, Unit 8, Mississauga · Sun–Thu 11am–5pm · Store (905) 848-2181