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About The Blind Biz: Serving Ypsilanti Since 2002

The Blind Biz is a family-owned Metro Detroit company, in business since 2002, that brings window treatments to Ypsilanti homes so you can choose them in the rooms where they’ll actually hang.

  • 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 Ypsilanti.

Thank you! Your request is in. The Blind Biz will call you shortly to set up your free in-home appointment. Questions now? Call (734) 999-4021.

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 at home in Ypsilanti’s older houses

The Blind Biz has been family-owned since 2002, and from the start we decided to skip the showroom. Instead, we come to you with full-size samples and sample books, so you can see a stain next to your original trim or a fabric against the light that comes through your own windows.

That approach makes a lot of sense in Ypsilanti. Older homes here are full of windows that don’t come in standard sizes: tall Victorian double-hungs, bays, transoms, openings that have settled over a century or more. Picking treatments from a store display rarely accounts for that. We laser-measure every window, explain what will fit and what won’t, and give you an itemized quote on the spot.

We keep our overhead low, with no showroom rent, no decorator commissions and no subcontracted installers. Our own team installs every order for free. We carry 11 product lines, and we are a Hunter Douglas authorized dealer and a Norman Window Fashions certified partner. Put together, that’s how we deliver the best value in Metro Detroit, guaranteed.

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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 Ypsilanti and the rest of Washtenaw County?
Yes. We serve Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and the rest of Washtenaw County, along with Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties.
Where is your showroom?
We don’t have one. Every consultation happens in your home, which is how we keep prices low and help 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

Tell us about your Ypsilanti home and we’ll bring sample books, full-size samples and laser measuring tools to you.

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 (734) 999-4021, 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 Ypsilanti.

Thank you! Your request is in. The Blind Biz will call you shortly to set up your free in-home appointment. Questions now? Call (734) 999-4021.

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 (734) 999-4021

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