Dartmouth is the City of Lakes, and you can tell from the windows. A surprising number of homes here look out over water: Lake Banook, Lake Micmac, Morris Lake, Russell Lake, or the harbour itself from Woodside and the downtown waterfront. Add a housing stock that runs from 1800s wood-frame homes near Alderney to brand-new townhouses in Portland Hills, and you get one of the most interesting places in the region to fit blinds.
We are just across the harbour. Your blinds are measured by our team, made in our Halifax workshop and installed in Dartmouth, usually about two weeks after the measure.
What Dartmouth homes need
Lake and harbour glare. Low winter sun bouncing off a frozen or open lake can be fierce. Solar shades keep the view and lose the glare.
Family-friendly everything. Much of Dartmouth is young families in 1970s to 1990s subdivisions. Cordless, child-safe, tough fabrics, blackout for bedrooms.
Warmth for older homes. In the original town and older neighbourhoods, windows are often the coldest part of the house. Cellular shades fix that.
A fresh look for new builds. In Portland Hills, Russell Lake and the newer parts of Cole Harbour, zebra blinds and roller shades suit modern interiors.
Atlantic Light in Dartmouth
Approximate times, calculated for Dartmouth's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:48 a.m. | 5:29 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:36 p.m. | 9:03 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 48 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 Dartmouth 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.
Dartmouth neighbourhoods we serve
We also cover Burnside, Crichton Park, Albro Lake, Manor Park, Southdale, Shearwater and Eastern Passage.
Popular in Dartmouth
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Zebra blinds: daylight or privacy with one pull
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Dartmouth?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades throughout Dartmouth, including Downtown Dartmouth, Woodside, Cole Harbour, Portland Estates, Westphal, Eastern Passage and Shearwater. Blinds are made in our Halifax workshop, just across the harbour.
How long do custom blinds take in Dartmouth?
Most Dartmouth orders are installed about two weeks after the measure, because we make them locally. We confirm your install date when you approve your quote.
What are the best blackout blinds for Dartmouth bedrooms?
Blackout roller or blackout cellular shades with side channels give the darkest result. With June sunrise around 5:30 a.m., light-filtering fabric is rarely dark enough for children or shift workers.
What blinds work for a lakefront home in Dartmouth?
Solar shades for living areas, to cut glare off the water while keeping the view, and moisture-resistant fabrics or faux wood in rooms that get damp. Motorized shades are popular on large lake-facing windows.
Is there a fee to measure in Dartmouth?
No. The in-home measure, design advice and written quote are free, with no obligation to buy.
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