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About The Blind Biz: Serving Grosse Pointe Since 2002

A family-owned window treatment company that has served Grosse Pointe and the rest of Metro Detroit since 2002, bringing the samples to your home instead of asking you to come to ours.

  • Family-owned since 2002
  • Shop-at-home service
  • Our own installers
  • Best value, guaranteed

Request In-Home Consultation

Fill out the details below and we’ll contact you to confirm a convenient appointment time in Grosse Pointe.

Thank you! Your request is in. The Blind Biz will call you shortly to set up your free in-home appointment. Questions now? Call (313) 251-1909.

We respect your privacy. No spam, and we never share your contact information.

Meet the owners

Rich & Tina Sumampow

The Blind Biz, LLC is a Michigan-based business, family owned by Rich Sumampow. Since starting in 2002, The Blind Biz has doubled in size almost every year. Rich handles every aspect of the business, from the initial call to the installation and beyond.

Rich grew up in Gaylord, Michigan, and graduated from Michigan State with a degree in advertising. After working for the family blind business, he learned everything about window treatments and has grown The Blind Biz into one of the most referred window treatment businesses in Metro Detroit.

In July 2011 he married the love of his life, Tina. Together they enjoy life and have fun with their three kids.

Rich and Tina Sumampow, owners of The Blind Biz
Our story

A family business that comes to your Grosse Pointe home

The Blind Biz has been a family business since 2002, and from the beginning we have done things one way: no showroom, just a visit to your home. For Grosse Pointe homeowners that matters, because older houses rarely have standard windows. Seeing a fabric beside your original woodwork, in the light off the lake, tells you far more than a store display.

Skipping the showroom also keeps our costs low. We don’t pay showroom rent or decorator commissions, and we don’t send subcontractors to install. Those savings go into your price, and that is how we can promise the best value in Metro Detroit, guaranteed.

We carry 11 product lines, including Hunter Douglas, where we are an authorized dealer, and Norman Window Fashions, where we are a certified partner. Free laser measuring, an itemized quote on the spot and free installation by our own team come with every visit, along with the same family business answering the phone when you call.

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The Direct-Value Advantage

How we keep quality high and prices competitive.

No Showroom

We bring the samples to you, so you don’t pay for showroom space.

No Decorator Commissions

You work directly with a specialist, not a commissioned middleman.

No Subcontractors

Our own in-house installers handle every installation.

Low Overhead

A lean family business that passes the savings on to you.

How Your In-Home Appointment Works

Three simple, stress-free steps from sample selection to custom installation.

1

We Bring the Samples

See full-size samples and sample books against your own wall colors, furniture and window light, instead of under showroom lights.

2

Free Laser Measuring

We laser-measure every window so each blind, shade or shutter is built to fit your openings, with no guesswork.

3

Free Professional Installation

Our own in-house installers mount everything, check that it operates smoothly, set up any motorization and clean up before they leave.

No Obligation & Guaranteed Best Value

Get an itemized quote on the spot, with no pressure to decide that day.

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Brands we’re proud to carry

We partner with manufacturers known for quality, child safety and lifetime warranties.

Hunter DouglasAuthorized Dealer
Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb shades in a living roomHunter Douglas Duette® honeycomb shades

Pioneers in Light Control & Motorization

Known for energy-saving Duette® honeycomb shades, Silhouette® window shadings and PowerView® motorization you can run from your phone, a remote or a schedule.

  • PowerView® motorization
  • Designer fabric collections
  • Hunter Douglas lifetime guarantee
Norman Window FashionsCertified Partner
Norman plantation shutters in a sitting roomNorman Woodlore® shutters

Shutter Craftsmanship & Child-Safe Cordless Designs

Known for Woodlore® composite shutters, Soluna™ roller shades with PrecisionLift™ cordless lifting, and products certified Best for Kids™.

  • Woodlore® composite shutters
  • Certified Best for Kids™ cordless options
  • Manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty

About The Blind Biz

Questions people ask about who we are and how we work.

Do you work in Grosse Pointe?
Yes. We serve all five Grosse Pointes and homes throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
Where is your showroom?
We don’t have one. Every consultation happens in your home, which keeps our prices low and lets you choose in your own light.
How long has The Blind Biz been in business?
The Blind Biz is family-owned and has served Metro Detroit homeowners since 2002.
Who installs the window treatments?
Our own in-house installers. We don’t use subcontractors, and installation is free with every order.
What are your hours?
We schedule appointments Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm.

Schedule Your Free Shop-At-Home Appointment

Send the form and tell us about your Grosse Pointe project, and a specialist will bring sample books, full-size samples and laser measuring tools over.

100% Free & No Obligation

Expert guidance and an itemized quote with no high-pressure sales tactics.

Free Professional Installation

Every quote includes installation by our own in-house installers, plus cleanup.

Prefer to Talk Now?

Call (313) 251-1909, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm.

Request In-Home Consultation

Fill out the details below and we’ll contact you to confirm a convenient appointment time in Grosse Pointe.

Thank you! Your request is in. The Blind Biz will call you shortly to set up your free in-home appointment. Questions now? Call (313) 251-1909.

We respect your privacy. No spam, and we never share your contact information.

Metro Detroit Client Coverage AreaThe Blind Biz satisfied customers coverage area map across Metro Detroit

Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.

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3-Year Service Guarantee

On top of the manufacturers’ coverage, The Blind Biz includes its own 3-year in-home service guarantee on installations.

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Lifetime Warranty

Hunter Douglas and Norman back their products with lifetime limited warranties, and we handle any claim for you.

Direct consultation line

Call (313) 251-1909

Monday – Saturday, 8am to 7pm
Payment methods accepted:Major credit cards accepted