Bali Blinds

Overview

Bali Blinds is a brand specializing in custom window treatments including blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery, targeted at do-it-yourself consumers. It traces its heritage to 1864 and is recognized for innovations like the 1-inch custom mini blind launched in the 1960s. The brand operates under Springs Window Fashions and emphasizes a range of materials from aluminum to sustainably sourced wood.

History

Roots trace to 1864 when Dr. Elias Carey founded a company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, initially designing lamps for horse-drawn carriages. Post-Civil War, it shifted to venetian blinds using aluminum slats. In the 1960s, it launched the Bali Custom Mini Blind with 1-inch slats and invisible tapes, birthing the Bali brand. The 1980s saw introduction of half-inch mini blinds, vertical and pleated fabric blinds, and the Ultra Blind with cord control. Key milestones include Bali Wood Blinds and Shutters in 2003 from North American hardwood, Solar Shades in 2004, and handcrafted drapery in 2013.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Bali Wood Blinds and Shutters are crafted from North American hardwood at a plant in Grayling, Michigan. Other products involve custom manufacturing with materials like aluminum and fabric, as a brand of Springs Window Fashions. Specific details on in-house versus outsourced production for all lines are not specified.

Notable Products

• Bali Custom Mini Blind - 1-inch aluminum slats with invisible tapes, launched in 1960s
• Bali Wood Blinds - Sustainably sourced North American hardwood blinds from 2003
• Bali Solar Shades - Innovative see-through shades introduced in 2004
• Bali Half-Inch Mini Blind - Narrower slats for modern look from 1980s
• Bali Ultra Blind - All-in-one cord control system from 1980s
• Handcrafted Drapery - Custom drapery launched in 2013 for complete window solutions

Reputation

Bali is perceived as a reliable choice for DIY window treatments due to its long heritage and product variety. Professionals note its innovations like mini blinds and solar shades as industry standards. Some data sources conflict on employee count, with estimates from 3 to 33, indicating smaller operational scale.