Which Window Coverings Keep a Toronto Home Warmer in Winter?
Toronto winters can make even a comfortable home feel chilly, especially when you have large windows or older windows that let the cold creep into the room. The right window coverings can help make a noticeable difference. For most large windows, full-length curtains with thermal or blackout lining are a practical place to start. They […]
Choosing Roman Shade Fabric: Weave, Weight & Light
When homeowners start shopping for Roman shades, colour is usually the first thing they notice. But in most cases, the fabric itself has a bigger impact on the finished result. Two Roman shades can have the same colour, the same flat-fold style, and even the same window size, yet look completely different once they’re installed. […]
Window Treatments for a New Custom Home in Toronto: What to Plan Before You Move In
Building a new custom home is exciting, but it also comes with hundreds of decisions. Flooring, cabinetry, lighting, paint colours, countertops—the list never seems to end. Window treatments are often left until the last minute. Unfortunately, that’s usually when homeowners discover they need privacy, sun control, and custom-made products before move-in day. Whether you’re building […]
North York Townhouse Project: Modern Motorized Window Coverings with a Timeless European-Inspired Look
When designing window coverings for a modern townhouse, the goal is often to balance clean lines, natural light, privacy, and everyday convenience. For this recent North York project, our team created a whole-home motorized window covering solution that delivers exactly that. Project Overview This North York townhouse was undergoing a complete interior transformation. During construction, […]
Best Window Coverings for Bay Windows in Toronto Homes
Bay windows are one of the most beautiful architectural features found in Toronto homes. They bring in abundant natural light, create a sense of openness, and often become a focal point in living rooms, dining rooms, and primary bedrooms. However, finding the right window coverings for bay windows can be more challenging than covering a […]
Whole-Home Drapery in Mississauga: Sheer Ripplefold, Linen Bedrooms and One Motorized Two-Storey Window
Most window treatment projects happen one room at a time. A bedroom this spring, the living room next year, and by the end there are four different fabrics in one house, each of which was the right choice on the day it was chosen. This Mississauga home went the other way. Every window in the […]
How Wide Should Curtains Be? A Simple Guide for Toronto Homeowners
One of the most common questions homeowners ask when shopping for curtains is: How wide should curtains be? Whether you’re decorating a condo in downtown Toronto, a new build in Markham, or a family home in Mississauga, curtain width plays a major role in how your windows look and function. Curtains that are too narrow […]
Window Coverings for Slanted Windows: Best Solutions for Triangle, Angled & Skylight Windows
Slanted windows can make a home feel bright, unique, and architecturally stunning. Whether it’s a triangular gable window, an angled skylight above a kitchen, or a dramatic vaulted wall of glass, these windows often become the focal point of the room. The challenge? Finding window coverings that actually fit. Unlike standard rectangular windows, slanted and […]
Custom Curtains in Mississauga: What Local Homeowners Ask For
Start With the Window, Not the Fabric Fabric is the fun part, and it is the last decision. Across the Mississauga homes we measure, four questions decide almost every room: Do you need privacy at eye level from the street or a neighbour? Does the room need to go properly dark, or just softer? Can […]
A Milton Home in Warm Neutrals: Zebra Blinds, Blackout Curtains and Sheers, Room by Room
Reading the House First Before any fabric comes out, it helps to say plainly what kind of house you are in. This one tells you quickly. The ceilings in the bedrooms and the study are stippled — a sprayed texture you rarely see in a new build. The dining room has a coved ceiling with […]