Guides & advice

Everything you wanted to know about your windows.

Plain-English guides to every blind and curtain we make — how each one works, honest pros and cons, and which is right for your room. Plus practical advice for Montreal homes.

Honeycomb cellular shade over a window
GuideHoneycomb

Honeycomb (Cellular) Blinds: How They Work, Pros & Cons

The most energy-efficient blind you can buy — and why Montreal winters make them worth it.

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Roller blinds in a Montreal bay window
GuideRoller

Roller Blinds: The Complete Guide

Clean, minimal and endlessly versatile — the fabric options, and where roller blinds shine (and don’t).

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Sheer wave curtains layered with a blackout drape
GuideCurtains

Curtains & Drapes: Fabrics, Fullness and Getting the Drop Right

Why curtains still win on softness and drama — and the measuring details that make or break them.

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A linen Roman shade in a calm bedroom
GuideRoman

Roman Shades: Tailored Folds, Quiet Luxury

The soft, structured look — how they stack, which fabrics work, and the rooms they’re made for.

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Day and night zebra blinds at dusk
GuideZebra

Day & Night (Zebra) Blinds Explained

Sheer and solid bands that glide past each other — privacy and daylight from one blind.

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A large motorized roller blind in a Montreal condo
GuideMotorized

Motorized Blinds: Are They Worth It?

Remotes, schedules, voice control — what motorization really adds, and what it costs.

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A framed Blockout Blind in a dark bedroom
GuideBlockout

Blockout Blind: The Framed Shade That Blocks 100% of Light

A framed, edge-sealed shade — no halo, no leaks. How the frame works and who it’s for.

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A heavy-duty zip-track outdoor blind on a covered patio
GuideHeavy-duty

Heavy-Duty Outdoor Blinds for Patios & Balconies

Zip-track screens built for wind, sun and weather — turn a patio or balcony into a room.

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Smart film on a front-door sidelight, frosted
GuideSmart film

Smart Film: Privacy Glass at the Touch of a Button

Switchable film that turns clear glass frosted — how it works and where it’s brilliant.

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Sheer wave curtains layered with a blackout drape
AdviceChoosing

Blinds vs Curtains: Which Is Right for Your Room?

A room-by-room answer, plus why the best-looking homes usually use both.

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Blackout wave drapes beside a snowy Montreal window
AdviceInsulation

The Best Blinds for Montreal Winters (and Lower Heating Bills)

Windows lose a surprising amount of heat — here’s what actually helps, ranked.

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A kid’s room with a top-down honeycomb blind
AdviceSleep

Blackout Blinds for a Nursery: A Parent’s Guide to Better Naps

Safety, darkness and durability — what to look for when the goal is sleep.

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Close-up of honeycomb blind cells
AdviceHow-to

How to Measure Windows for Blinds (Inside vs Outside Mount)

The steps, the common mistakes — and why we still come and measure for you.

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A home office with wall-to-wall sheer curtains
AdviceCondos

Best Blinds for Condos & Apartments in Montreal

Big glass, close neighbours, strata rules — how to get privacy without losing the view.

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