Ikea is one of my favorite stores for frugal decorating. Everything is of good quality and is very stylish; but it’s all pretty cheap due to Ikea’s business model. If you’re shopping for cheap blinds, find the nearest Ikea and plan on spending a good half day browsing through all of their great stuff. Here’s what you can expect to find:
1. ENJE Roller blind – $19.99: This dark roller blind filters the light and reduces reflections on TVs and monitor screens. This dark blinds would be great for an office or living room. I’d also consider it for a child’s room to help block out the light during naptime. The blinds is available in purple, dark gray, and white. 
2. LINDMON Venetian blind – $19.99: I really didn’t know that you could get cheap venetian blinds that look this good. The LINDMON blinds are available in brown, natural, and white. The adjustable slats can be tilted, raised and lowered for full control of light, sun and view. The blinds can be shortened by removing the desired number of slats. Divided blind cords make for for greater child safety. 
3. MELINA Roman blind – $19.99: Roman blinds are great for rooms where you want complete privacy, but want something a little less common than venetina blinds. The MELINA Roman blind is available in beige and brown which should work in wide range of window treatments. You could even paint or stencil your own designs on the fabric for a truly unique look. 
4. TUPPLUR blind – $14.99: This is a true blackout blind that does not let any light through. If you need to sleep during the daytime, but have trouble getting to sleep you should try this. With the right curtains this blind could look very stylish and unique in your bedroom. At at only $14.99 you could definitely add some trim or other decoration to the blind itself to add even more interest. 
5. LUPIN Venetian blind – $14.99: The Lupin Venetian blind is not quite as nice as the LINDMON and only comes in white. However this is a perfectly acceptable and cheap blind for functional window treatments. This would be at great option for the laundry room, or any windows that tend to get dirty quickly. 
6. ISDANS roller blind – $7.99: For the truly frugal homeowner, truly cheap blinds. At this price, you might even consider adding this roller blinds to all of you window treatments. It can be pulled down during the day to increase the energy efficiency of your home and prevent the fading of your window and furniture fabrics. However, when guests are coming over you can quickly roll the blind up so that it disappears from sight. 