The 2026 Owensboro Home Expo is this Saturday and Sunday at the Owensboro Convention Center — March 14 from 10am to 5pm, March 15 from 11am to 4pm. Admission is free. With 44,000 square feet and 70+ vendors, there's a lot to take in. If window treatments are on your project list, here's how to make the most of your visit.

Home expos are one of the few places you can see custom window treatments in person without scheduling a private appointment. That hands-on experience matters — a lot. Colors look different under convention lighting than they do on your phone screen. Fabric weight, texture, and finish quality are impossible to judge from a photo. And operating a motorized shade live is the fastest way to understand why people are switching from manual cords.

At a show like the Owensboro Home Expo, look for vendors carrying plantation shutters (wood and composite), motorized roller shades , honeycomb/cellular shades for energy efficiency, custom drapery , and faux wood blinds . Premium vendors will have working samples you can tilt, lift, and operate — not just pictures on a poster board.

1. Who makes the product? The brand behind the blinds or shutters matters. Ask which manufacturer they represent. Norman, Hunter Douglas, Alta — each has different quality standards, warranties, and price points.

2. Who measures and installs? Some vendors handle everything in-house. Others outsource to subcontractors. In-house teams tend to deliver more consistent results because the same company is accountable from start to finish.

3. What's the warranty? A quality shutter or motorized shade should carry a manufacturer warranty. Ask what's covered — materials, operation, finish — and for how long.

4. Can I see it in my home first? The best vendors offer free in-home consultations where they bring samples to your house so you can see colors and materials in your own lighting, against your own walls.

5. What does motorization cost? If you're curious about smart blinds or automated shades, ask for specific pricing on battery-powered vs. hardwired options. The cost difference is often smaller than people expect.

We'll be at the 2026 Owensboro Home Expo with a full booth of Norman Window Fashions products. Plantation shutters you can open and close. Motorized roller shades with LightGuard 360 you can operate by voice. Honeycomb shades, faux wood blinds, and custom drapery fabrics you can compare side by side.

Sean Simmonds and the team will be there both days answering questions, showing products, and booking free in-home consultations for anyone who wants to take the next step. Stop by — we'd love to meet you.

What: 2026 Owensboro Home Expo
When: Saturday March 14, 10am–5pm | Sunday March 15, 11am–4pm
Where: Owensboro Convention Center
Admission: FREE
Presented by: Green River Building Industry Association

If you can't make it this weekend, Simmonds Blinds brings the showroom to your home. Free consultation, precise measurements, and professional installation across Owensboro, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, and all of Western Kentucky.

Call (270) 775-2964 or email simmondsblinds@gmail.com .

Simmonds Blinds and Drapes
1128 Highland Drive, Beaver Dam, KY 42320
Phone: (270) 775-2964
Email: simmondsblinds@gmail.com
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