FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [July 7, 2026]
SelectBlinds, a leading eCommerce retailer for window coverings has launched its first collection in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden. The range of bespoke, made-to-measure blinds and curtains, features a number of designs inspired by heritage artwork from the Garden’s rare books collection.
SelectBlinds visited the LuEsther T Mertz Library at NYBG before selecting a number of historic botanical illustrations and hand painted artwork which were translated into beautiful botanical patterns.
This collaboration will be available exclusively at SelectBlinds USA, as well as a number of SelectBlinds’s international sister sites including Blinds2Go UK and Tuiss Blinds Online Australia.
The partnership was brokered by NYBG’s European agent Metrostar, supported by global agent Jewel Branding and is one of a number of high-profile launches for the property in 2026.
Dhamina Mistry, Brand Partnership Executive for SelectBlinds, says
“Collaborating with the New York Botanical Garden has been an inspiring and truly special experience. Drawing on the Garden’s extraordinary heritage and botanical expertise, we’ve been able to translate the beauty and intricacy of plant life into an incredible collection of blinds and curtains that’s full of color. It’s a partnership rooted in creativity, craftsmanship and a shared appreciation for nature.”
Christa Boeke, Vice President, Retail + Brand Licensing says
“At NYBG, we are always looking for meaningful ways to bring the beauty, science, and spirit of the plant world into people’s everyday lives. This collaboration with Hunter Douglas and SelectBlinds does that beautifully, transforming artwork from NYBG’s historic collections into made-to-measure window treatments that invite nature, color, and calm into the home. We’re thrilled to see the Garden’s botanical heritage interpreted in such a thoughtful and livable way.”
Metrostar’s MD, Claire Potter adds,
“Hunter Douglas had a clear and compelling vision for this partnership which carried right the way through from our initial conversations to finished products. At every stage we were mesmerised by creativity and beauty. Theirs is a wonderful case study in how to select and tailor art from NYBG’s rare books collection to produce exquisite designs. It’s pure alchemy!”
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About SelectBlinds:
SelectBlinds is an American eCommerce solution that empowers you to transform your home with high-quality design at surprisingly affordable prices. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the company specializes in smart, designforward solutions that simplify the window treatment experience — from selection to installation.
SelectBlinds spent years perfecting blinds you can put up in minutes, without a drill, and simplified the entire process from measuring to installing. Guided by its brand promise, Smart. Easy. Beautiful., SelectBlinds has redefined how consumers shop for custom window coverings online.
In 2023, Select Blinds was acquired by Hunter Douglas, further strengthening its position in the window coverings market and supporting continued growth and innovation.
Follow them on Instagram @selectblinds.
About NYBG:
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the shared planet since 1891. For 135 years, NYBG has been rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx, its greenest borough. NYBG has invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. NYBG is NYBG is also a steward of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.
The plant people of NYBG — dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers — are committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. They believe in their ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding the environment and healthy eating. Expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of the world — and find actionable, nature-based solutions to the planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises.
With eyes always looking forward, they train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, it’s nature — or nowhere.
For more information, visit nybg.org
Follow them on Instagram @nybg and @nybgshop
For additional information, please contact:
Ilana Wilensky
Jewel Branding & Licensing
Telephone: 404-803-0409
Email: ilana@jewelbranding.com
