Our story
Light on the Atlantic coast is its own thing. It comes in low and bright off the water. In December it is gone before the school bus gets home. In June it hangs around until after nine, and in Labrador until nearly ten. The weather that comes with it is salty, damp and changeable, sometimes in the same afternoon.
We started Atlantic Shades because we kept walking into homes where the window coverings were not built for any of that. Fabric that had faded to a different colour in two summers. Wood slats warped in a bathroom. Cords tangled in damp basements. Blinds that had clearly been measured by guesswork and shipped from the other side of the world, and nobody to call when they did not fit.
So we started making them ourselves, here in Halifax.
Today every blind and shade we sell is measured by our team, made in our workshop and installed by people who know the difference between a Hydrostone rowhouse and a new build in Bedford South, or between a Charlottetown farmhouse and a row house on Gower Street. We are Atlantic Canadians making things for Atlantic Canadian homes. That is the whole idea.
What we believe
Windows deserve better than off-the-shelf. Your windows frame the view you bought the house for. They let in the light you wait all winter for. A blind should respect that.
Fit is everything. A custom blind that is 6 mm off is not custom. We measure every window ourselves and guarantee the fit.
Local means accountable. When the people who built your blinds live a short drive away, they answer the phone.
Good value is not the same as cheap. We would rather sell you the right shade for six windows than the wrong one for twelve. Clear quotes, no pressure, no fake sale prices.
Why people choose us
Made here, not shipped here
Cut, sewn and assembled in our Halifax workshop. Most orders are ready about two weeks after your measure. One team is accountable from the first visit to the final bracket.
Built for the coast
We choose fabrics, finishes and hardware for humidity, salt air and strong low-angle sun. UV-stable fabrics. Moisture-resistant materials. Hardware that does not rust out by year three.
Measured right, guaranteed
Every order starts with a free professional measure. If we measured it and it does not fit, we remake it.
Warmer in winter, cooler in summer
Our cellular and insulating lines help keep the heat you have paid for inside. Pair them with a heat pump and you notice the difference on the first cold night.
Considered, not costly
No franchise layers. No inflated "sale" prices. A clear, written quote and time to think.
Local service for the life of your blinds
Every order is backed by our 5-year warranty and serviced by the people who made it.
By the numbers
- About two weeks: typical time from measure to install
- 45: cities and towns we serve in four provinces
For designers, builders and businesses
From a single heritage home in the South End to a multi-unit residential build, we work alongside interior designers, contractors, developers and property managers. Expect trade pricing, samples and spec sheets on request, a named project coordinator, and installers who work to your site schedule.
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Who is Atlantic Shades?
Atlantic Shades is an independent manufacturer of custom window shutters, blinds and shades based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company designs, builds and installs plantation shutters and roller, solar, cellular, zebra, sheer, Roman, wood, faux wood, vertical, aluminum and motorized window coverings for homes and businesses, and provides free in-home measuring and professional installation across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Frequently asked questions
Does Atlantic Shades make its blinds locally?
Yes. Atlantic Shades cuts, sews and assembles its blinds and shades in a Halifax, Nova Scotia workshop. Making them locally is why most orders are ready in about two weeks, and why warranty service is handled by the same people who built the product.
Is Atlantic Shades a franchise?
No. Atlantic Shades is independent and Atlantic Canadian. There are no franchise royalties in your price, and the team that measures, makes and installs your order works directly for us.
Where is Atlantic Shades located?
Our workshop and showroom are in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We measure and install across all four Atlantic provinces. Email hello@atlanticshades.com to arrange a showroom or workshop visit.
What areas does Atlantic Shades serve?
We serve 45 cities and towns across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Moncton, Dieppe, Fredericton, Saint John, Charlottetown, Summerside, St. John's and Corner Brook. See every community on our locations page.
What makes Atlantic Shades different from big-box custom blinds?
Big-box custom blinds are usually measured by you, ordered from a distant factory and backed by a returns desk. Ours are measured by our team, made in Halifax, installed by us and guaranteed to fit. If anything needs adjusting later, you call the people who built it.
Can I visit your workshop?
Yes. We like showing people how their blinds are made. Book a visit and we will walk you through cutting, sewing and assembly, and show you the full fabric library. Book a workshop visit.
Does Atlantic Shades offer a warranty?
Yes. Our blinds and shades carry a 5-year warranty covering materials and workmanship, plus our fit guarantee: if we measured it and it does not fit, we remake it. See the warranty details.