# Esquire Interiors

> Family-owned interior design center in Ann Arbor and Plymouth, Michigan, founded in 1952 by Norman Barron and run today by the third generation (Josh Barron). Custom window treatments (Michigan's largest Hunter Douglas showroom, plus an in-house drapery workroom), furniture, flooring, custom closets and mattresses. Designers never work on commission. Every project starts at the showroom; the in-home consultation and measure are free once the scope is set.

## Key facts
- Designers who never work on commission: Advice with nothing behind it but experience. Our designers are paid to get your room right — not to sell you the expensive option.
- A workroom of our own: Draperies and valances are sewn in our Ann Arbor workroom by a seamstress with 27+ years at the table. When we say custom, we mean cut, sewn and pressed here.
- The house call is on us: Once the scope is set at the showroom, a designer comes out for a free in-home consultation and measure — exact, guaranteed, and with your chosen samples along to check in your own light.
- Michigan’s largest Hunter Douglas showroom: Every Duette®, Silhouette® and PowerView® system, full-size and working, in one 12,000 sq ft design center.
- The Best Price Promise: Find the identical product for less and we’ll match it — then back the installation for life. Five warranties in all, in writing.
- 4.9★ on Google (340+ reviews), 4.6★ on Houzz, 96% recommend on Facebook
- Hunter Douglas Authorized Service Center for southeast Michigan

## Showrooms
- Ann Arbor (Flagship design center — 12,000 sq ft): 6235 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 · (734) 663-7011 · Mon–Fri 9–5, Saturday 10–4, Sunday Closed
- Plymouth (Showroom): 863 W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170 · (734) 451-1110 · Monday Closed, Tue–Fri 9–5, Saturday 10–4, Sunday Closed
- Email: sales@esquireinteriors.com · Contact page: https://esquireinteriors.com/contact

## Services
- [Half our business. All of our reputation.](https://esquireinteriors.com/window-treatments): Window treatments built Esquire — from the Hunter Douglas showroom out front to the drapery workroom in back. Here’s everything we do for a window.
- [Shutters that stay with the house](https://esquireinteriors.com/window-treatments/shutters): Classic Heritance® hardwood, NewStyle® hybrid and Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ shutters, built to your window’s exact measurements, hung by our own installers, and covered by a lifetime installation warranty.
- [Made for Michigan light](https://esquireinteriors.com/window-treatments/blinds-shades): From Duette® honeycomb shades that hold warmth through January to Silhouette® sheers that soften hard afternoon sun, we carry the full Hunter Douglas line — with full-size working displays in our showroom, so you can operate them before you decide.
- [Every good room starts at the floor](https://esquireinteriors.com/flooring): Hardwood, luxury vinyl, carpet and more than 900 area rugs — picked out with designers who work for you, not on commission.
- [Furniture made for your room, not a warehouse](https://esquireinteriors.com/furniture): Custom Norwalk upholstery, Amish-built solid wood, Norwegian recliners — and a designer who plans the whole room without earning a dime of commission.
- [The last piece of a well-made bedroom](https://esquireinteriors.com/mattresses): We’ve been designing bedrooms since 1952 — the bed, the drapery, the light. Now we carry the mattress that finishes them.
- [Sewn here, by hands we know](https://esquireinteriors.com/window-treatments/draperies-valances): Custom draperies, valances, cornices, and Roman shades — measured, cut, sewn, pressed, and installed by Esquire, start to finish.
- [A place for everything you actually own](https://esquireinteriors.com/custom-closets): Walk-in closets, reach-ins, and built-in wardrobes — designed around what you actually own, then measured and installed by our own team.
- [Shades that know what time it is](https://esquireinteriors.com/window-treatments/motorization): PowerView® Automation and Aura® smart shades move on a schedule you set — installed, programmed, and explained by the same local team.
- [Fjords recliners](https://esquireinteriors.com/fjords): the Fjords of Norway collection, on the floor in Ann Arbor
- [Norwalk catalog](https://esquireinteriors.com/norwalk-furniture): current Norwalk custom upholstery catalog

## Current offers
- [Free PowerView® Automation](https://esquireinteriors.com/specials/hd-powerview-offer)
- [Fjords Q4 Promo](https://esquireinteriors.com/specials/fjords-q4-promo)
- [40% off Norwalk Furniture](https://esquireinteriors.com/specials/40-off-norwalk-furniture)

## Frequently asked
- Q: What does a window treatment project cost? A: It ranges widely — a single roller shade is a very different project from motorized shades across a whole house. Every quote is written under our Best Price Promise: find the identical product for less and we’ll match it. The consultation and measuring are always free.
- Q: How long does it take from order to installation? A: Most Hunter Douglas orders arrive in three to five weeks; draperies from our own workroom usually run four to six depending on fabric. We schedule installation the week your order lands, and our installers leave the room cleaner than they found it.
- Q: How much do plantation shutters cost? A: Every shutter is priced by the window, so cost depends on size, material, and shape — a standard double-hung runs less than an arched bay. We quote each opening after measuring, and our Best Price Promise means you won’t find the identical product for less anywhere else. 
- Q: How does the custom process actually work? A: It starts at the showroom, where a designer helps you choose material, louver size, frame style, and finish. Then a designer consults and measures at your home, your shutters are built to those exact dimensions, and our own installers hang them when they arrive. You never touch a tape measure.
- Q: How much do custom blinds and shades cost? A: It depends on window size, fabric, and options like PowerView® automation — a simple roller shade costs far less than a motorized Silhouette®. We price your actual windows rather than quoting a vague range, and our Best Price Promise applies either way. Stop by either showroom with your window count and rough sizes, and we’ll put a real number on it.
- Q: How does the process work? A: Start in the showroom, where a designer helps you narrow the options without any commission pressure. Once the scope is set, we come out for the in-home consultation and measure, and when your order arrives our installers hang it. The installation itself carries a lifetime warranty.
- Q: How much does new flooring cost? A: It depends on the material and the room: carpet is generally the most affordable, hardwood the biggest investment, with luxury vinyl in between. Bring your rough dimensions to either showroom and a designer will price options at a few different levels. Our Best Price Promise applies to every quote.
- Q: How long does the whole process take? A: A single room of carpet is often installed in a day, while hardwood and whole-floor projects can take several days plus time for the material to acclimate. Lead times depend mostly on the product you choose. We’ll walk you through a realistic schedule before you order anything.
- Q: How much does a custom sofa cost? A: It depends on the frame, the size and the fabric grade, so the honest answer is a range. Your designer will price options at whatever budget you set before anything is ordered, and made-to-order often costs less than people assume. Our Best Price Promise applies here like everywhere else in the store.
- Q: How long does a made-to-order piece take? A: Longer than pulling one off a truck. Lead times vary by maker, fabric and season, so your designer will give you a current, realistic estimate before you commit. We’d rather quote the true timeline than a hopeful one.
- Q: How much does a premium mattress cost? A: Less than you might fear and more than a big-box promotion, depending on size and construction. Because our designers don’t earn commission, they’ll tell you honestly when a mid-range model is the better buy for you. Our Best Price Promise applies to mattresses like everything else in the store.
- Q: How do I know which mattress is right for me? A: Lie on them. Come to the Ann Arbor showroom, spend real time in the position you actually sleep in, and tell us about your current mattress and how you wake up. A designer will narrow the floor to two or three honest candidates.
- Q: How much do custom draperies cost? A: It depends on the fabric, the size of the window, the fullness of the pleat, and the lining you choose, so prices cover a wide range. Your designer prices everything before a single cut is made, and our Best Price Promise applies. Since no one here earns commission, nobody benefits from steering you toward the expensive book.
- Q: How long does it take from choosing fabric to finished windows? A: Most of the wait is the fabric itself, which ships from the mill after you order. Once it arrives, sewing happens in our own Ann Arbor workroom rather than in a queue at an outside factory, so we control the schedule. Your designer will give you a realistic timeline before you commit.
- Q: How much does a custom closet cost? A: It depends on the size of the space, the materials, and how much of the interior is drawers versus shelving — a reach-in refit costs far less than a full walk-in build-out. We measure first and price the whole project up front, and our Best Price Promise applies. The free consultation is the fastest way to get a real number for your space.
- Q: What does the design process look like? A: It starts with a free design consultation at our showroom — bring photos and rough dimensions. Your designer then comes out to consult and measure in the space itself, takes stock of what needs to fit, and draws a plan for your approval. Once you approve it, we order materials and our own team installs everything.
- Q: How much does motorization add to the cost of a shade? A: It depends on the shade, the size, and the power option, so we’d rather measure than guess. Motorization adds a per-shade premium over the corded version of the same product, and our Best Price Promise applies either way. A quote costs nothing — stop by the showroom and we’ll work from your window list.
- Q: What does the process look like from start to finish? A: Start at the showroom, where you pick fabrics and power options with a designer. Once the scope is set, we come out for the in-home consultation and measure, Hunter Douglas builds each shade to your window’s exact dimensions, and on installation day we mount, connect, and program everything, then teach you to run it before we leave.

## Articles
- [How does a window treatment project work at Esquire, start to finish?](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/how-a-window-treatment-project-works-start-to-finish): The whole thing, first visit to last level check. It’s the same process we’ve been refining since 1952, and it’s simpler than people expect.
- [Hunter Douglas vs. Alta Window Fashions: prices, motorization, fabrics and energy efficiency](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/hunter-douglas-vs-alta-window-fashions-price-comparison-motorization-fabrics-and-energy-efficiency): We carry both brands, so we can be straight about the trade-offs: where Alta saves you real money, and where Hunter Douglas earns its premium.
- [Motorized shades: the real pros, cons, and good-to-know details](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/motorized-shades-the-real-pros-cons-and-good-to-know-stuff-before-you-buy): Motorized shades are the upgrade people wonder why they waited for — but they’re not for everyone. A no-hype rundown of what’s great and what to check first.
- [How to clean Hunter Douglas shades and blinds, by product type](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/how-to-clean-hunter-douglas-shades-and-blinds-by-product-type): “How do I clean my shades?” is the question we hear most. The answer depends entirely on which shade you own — here’s the product-by-product guide.
- [How to choose the right mattress for you](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-mattress-for-you-a-simple-guide-from-esquire-interiors): Cut through the mattress noise: your sleep position, your comfort preference, and the support your body needs — plus how to actually test one in a showroom.
- [How much do Hunter Douglas shades cost?](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/how-much-do-hunter-douglas-shades-cost): For a typical 36″ × 72″ window, Hunter Douglas shades run from about $300 to $2,300. Here’s what moves the number — and how to find where your windows land.
- [Building or remodeling? Pre-wire now for motorized shades](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/building-or-remodeling-prewire-now-for-motorized-shades): A homeowner-and-builder guide: what to wire during framing so your shades never need a ladder or a battery — including the spec your electrician can copy.
- [Why investing in quality furniture matters](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/why-investing-in-quality-furniture-matters-and-why-esquire-interiors-is-michigans-trusted-source): Price is the tempting number; cost-per-year is the honest one. What well-made furniture actually buys you, and the two makers we trust most.
- [The most energy-efficient window coverings for a Michigan home](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/save-energy-in-style-discover-the-most-energy-efficient-window-coverings-for-your-home): Up to 30% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can escape through its windows. Here’s the shade construction that actually fights back — and what pairs with it.
- [Building a new home? Plan for motorized shades before drywall](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/thinking-about-building-a-new-home-dont-forget-to-plan-for-motorized-shades): PowerView® runs on a simple low-voltage wire — if it goes in during construction. Skip it, and batteries are your only option later.
- [Why wool is the gold standard of natural-fiber flooring](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/wool-stands-out-as-the-gold-standard-for-natural-fiber-flooring-and-heres-why): Renewable, resilient, naturally stain- and flame-resistant — wool carpet earns its reputation. Here’s the case for it, and the two things to know first.
- [Selecting the right Hunter Douglas window treatments for your home](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/selecting-the-right-hunter-douglas-custom-window-treatments-for-your-home): Privacy, light, insulation, safety, style — five questions that narrow the whole Hunter Douglas line down to the shade your room actually needs.
- [Which flooring best complements oak cabinets?](https://esquireinteriors.com/blog/which-flooring-best-compliments-oak-cabinets): Match the wood, or contrast it? Oak cabinets are forgiving either way — the real question is which finished look you want to live with.

## Other pages
- [Why Esquire](https://esquireinteriors.com/why-esquire): the five warranties, the Best Price Promise, and how the store works
- [Reviews](https://esquireinteriors.com/reviews)
- [Our team](https://esquireinteriors.com/our-team)
- [Privacy policy](https://esquireinteriors.com/privacy-policy)
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