How does the design consultation process work?

We bring the showroom to you. We visit your home to measure your windows and let you look at samples in your actual lighting. This is crucial because colors look different in your living room than they do in a store. We help you choose the right product, give you a price on the spot, and there is zero pressure to buy right then.

Do you use your own installers or sub it out?

We use our own trained installation team, no random subcontractors. Our installers are specialists in our products, work professionally, and leave your space clean when they're done.

Is there a charge for the estimate?

No, our estimates are completely free. We provide in-home consultations at no cost, giving you accurate measurements and personalized recommendations with no obligation.

How long does it take from ordering to installation?

It depends on the product. Some shades can be ready in a couple of weeks, while custom plantation shutters might take a bit longer to fabricate. We will give you a transparent timeline during your consultation so you know exactly when to expect us.

Welcome to Sapphire Shades and Shutters

Treasure Island, FL, Motorized Blinds & Shades

Afternoon sun pours across your living room, the glare hits the TV, and the room warms up. You still want that water view. Motorized blinds in Treasure Island, FL, let you soften light, cool things down, and add privacy with one touch. Sapphire Shades & Shutters makes that balance easy. Give our team a call now and start with a consultation.

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Tailored Design

Expert Installation

Local Ownership

Made-to-Fit Window Blinds for Coastal Homes

Every room in your home has its own light, layout, and purpose. That’s why we never hand you off-the-shelf window blinds. We build each one as a fully custom design for style, privacy, light control, UV protection, and function. If you’re comparing motorized shades in Treasure Island, that fit-first approach is what sets the finished result apart.

You get a wide range of materials, colors, and finishes to choose from. Some clients love warm wood tones. Others want crisp whites that brighten a room. Add smart blinds you run by app or remote control, and electric blinds in Treasure Island become part of an easier routine.

As a local team, we know how salty air, humidity, and strong sun affect fabrics and finishes. We guide you from the first consultation through precise measurement and careful installation. Homeowners who want automatic blinds in Treasure Island count on us to get every detail right.

Designed for Your Space

No two homes here share the same windows, so your blinds shouldn’t feel generic. At Sapphire Shades & Shutters, we look at room size, window shape, and how you live. Bedrooms may need full privacy, while living areas often call for soft, filtered light. Busy spaces need durability, and every room deserves a clean, cohesive look.

Guided Start to Finish

Our consultations are relaxed and pressure-free. We bring swatches, compare materials side by side, and share honest design advice. Then we take exact measurements and handle the professional installation ourselves. You stay comfortable through every step while we turn your ideas into a finished space that feels pulled together.

Styles & Smart Upgrades

Pick from horizontal, vertical, faux wood, wood, and vinyl blinds to suit each room. For added ease, ask about motorized blinds in Treasure Island, FL, plus motorized roller shades. The upgrade brings cordless safety, smart-home compatibility, better energy efficiency, and scheduled privacy that closes at sunset. We keep it simple.

About Us

Sapphire Shades & Shutters is a locally owned and operated boutique agency started by Saint Petersburg residents Ron and Judi Baerwitz. We create bespoke interior and exterior window treatments that match your taste and your budget. Ron brings more than 17 years of industry experience, with hands-on work alongside national and local manufacturers. Judi spent over 20 years as a hair colorist. Today she serves as our color “technician,” spotting the small details that make a design come together.

We serve Treasure Island, FL, and we know homes here do best with solutions that balance style, light control, convenience, and a clean finished look. Sorting through so many options can feel like a lot, so we stay with you from design through purchase, installation, and beyond. Browse all the window treatments we offer in Treasure Island, FL, to see what fits each room in your home.

Testimonials

    
 
 
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   Amber Biard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ron did an amazing job! He was prompt, professional, and offered solutions to help get the job done. The remote-controlled curtains and shades turned out beautiful. I would definitely recommend Ron over and over again!
  
 
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   Jennifer Gould 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sapphire Shades and Shutters did an excellent job helping us pick out the product that was best for our needs.  The installation process was smooth.  Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Steve Tomasone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a whole house, Window Treatments done. Excellent job. Excellent communication highly recommend. Steve
  
 
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   Grouchy Amy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company to work with. Easy to contact, professional estimate, installed as promised. Shades look and work just as we wanted them to.
  
 
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   Brian Puckett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys rock.  They did exactly what I wanted and then some.  Super friendly and followed up to ensure everything was perfect.  I'm so pleased and grateful for Ron, Sapphire, and the entire team for a stellar job.  Would highly recommend!
  
 
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   Darin Brown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ron with Sapphire Shades & Shutters was great. We built a new house in Florida and wanted motorized insect screens on the back balcony. Ron came out and measured while the house was still under construction and showed us sample screens, frames, etc. We opted for insect only screens with black tracks to match the house. He also made suggestions on how to hide the motor and cassette that holds the screens at the top.

We contracted with him, but had to wait until the stucco was on the house for him to do final measurements. No problem for Ron. I called him back once the stucco was on and within a couple of days one of his guys came out to do the final measure and they placed the order. I think it was 2-3 weeks to get the screens produced and then they came and installed them. The installer was obviously very knowledgeable and friendly. After install he showed us how to use the remote and how to adjust the screen positioning (if that ever became necessary).

I would totally use Ron and Sapphire Shades again in the future! 5 Stars!
  
 
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   Michelle Heagy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Ron was easy and effortless. He is very knowledgeable and has every possible fabric style you could imagine. His installer. “Eric” was terrific and got our shades up in no time. So very happy with the outcome and they were very price competitive compared to some big named companies. I’d highly suggest them for your shade needs.
  
 
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   jonathan morris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sapphire Shades (and Ron in particular) were really great in fixing my apartment shades. They came promptly, diagnosed the problem and ordered the right part and installed it. Made what I thought was a complicated fix seem easy.
  
 
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   Lisa Marie Jerrard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ron did an awesome job reprogramming these shutters and getting a new remote control for our neighbors.
  
 
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   Carlos Lemos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and reliable service with a good sense of efficiency and cost savings

Areas We Serve

Our team travels across Pinellas County, bringing tailored window treatments to beach towns and inland neighborhoods. Along with Treasure Island, we work in St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Seminole, Indian Rocks Beach, and Largo. Each community has its own mix of condos, bungalows, and waterfront homes, and we tailor every project to it. Explore our full service area to see every community we reach.