Bedford homes are built for the view. From the hills of Bedford South to the streets above Basinview Drive, a lot of houses here were designed around big windows facing the Bedford Basin, often two storeys tall in the great room. They are beautiful, and they are some of the hardest windows in the region to cover well.
That is a lot of what we do in Bedford: tall glass, wide glass and windows nobody can reach. Every shade is made in our Halifax workshop, fifteen minutes down the highway, and installed by our own crew.
What Bedford homes need
Control for tall windows. Two-storey great rooms and stairwell windows need motorized shades. No poles, no ladders, and they can follow a schedule.
Basin glare. Morning sun rises over the water and lights up east-facing rooms; in winter the low sun shines straight across the house. Solar shades keep the view.
A finished, considered look. Many Bedford homeowners are on their second or third house and want every room to look done. Tailored Roman shades for dining rooms and primary bedrooms are popular.
Comfort. Big glass loses heat. Insulating cellular shades in bedrooms and on north faces keep the house even.
Atlantic Light in Bedford
Approximate times, calculated for Bedford's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:49 a.m. | 5:29 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:36 p.m. | 9:03 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 47 min | 15 h 34 min |
| Sun height at noon | 22° | 69° |
What it means for your windows: A 22-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in Bedford get glare deep into the house from November to February. Summer sunrise at about 5:29 a.m. means east-facing bedrooms are bright early, so blackout makes a real difference for sleep.
Bedford neighbourhoods we serve
We also cover the Bedford waterfront, Sunnyside, Paper Mill Lake, Larry Uteck and the communities toward Hammonds Plains.
Popular in Bedford
- Plantation shutters: hardwood or composite, made to the millimetre
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
- Solar shades: cut glare, keep the view
- Roman shades: sewn by hand in our workshop
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
Frequently asked questions
Do you install motorized blinds in Bedford?
Yes. Motorized shades are one of our most common installs in Bedford, especially for two-storey great rooms, stairwells and wide windows facing the Basin. They work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit and usually need no wiring.
What are the best blinds for a two-storey window?
Motorized roller, solar or cellular shades. They remove the need for poles or ladders, can be grouped with other shades in the room, and can be scheduled to lower when the afternoon sun hits.
How long do custom blinds take in Bedford?
Most Bedford orders are installed about two weeks after the measure, because we make them in Halifax.
Can you match blinds across an open-concept main floor?
Yes. We recommend one product and colour family for every window visible at once, and can group motorized shades so a whole wall moves together.
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