Kilbride sits on the south side of St. John's, a semi-rural area that has grown into a family community of larger homes on bigger lots, with the Goulds and the Southlands nearby.
Larger lots and higher ground bring views and space, and exposure to the wind.
What we fit most here: double-cell cellular shades for warmth, blackout for bedrooms and motorized shades on tall windows.
New homes, long views. Kilbride's newer homes often sit high with views over the city or the countryside, and many have tall great-room windows. Motorized shades make those windows easy to manage and can follow a schedule.
Long summer days. On June 21 the sun rises at about 5:03 a.m. in St. John's. Blackout in every bedroom is the most requested item in family homes here.
Frequently asked questions
Do motorized blinds work well in cold, windy homes?
Yes. Batteries lose a little capacity in the cold, so on very cold windows a solar panel or hardwired motor keeps them running.
Is Kilbride included in your St. John's trips?
Yes.
Can motorized shades open automatically in the morning?
Yes. Motorized shades can open on a schedule, for example slowly at 7 a.m., so bedrooms stay dark through the early summer sunrise.
More in St. John's: Downtown St. John's · East End St. John's · Churchill Square