Downtown Dartmouth has some of the oldest homes in the region and some of the newest. Wood-frame houses on the streets up from Alderney Landing, some dating back well over a century, sit a few blocks from new condo buildings along the waterfront and around the ferry terminal. Portland Street has filled with cafés and shops, and the neighbourhood keeps getting more popular.
The older homes have deep, often uneven window frames and windows that let the harbour wind in. The newer buildings have big glass facing Halifax across the water, which means late-afternoon sun and a skyline worth keeping in view.
What we fit most here: top-down bottom-up cellular shades in older homes close to the sidewalk, for privacy and warmth. Solar shades in waterfront condos, to keep the Halifax skyline and lose the glare. Blackout rollers for bedrooms.
Frequently asked questions
What blinds suit an older home in Downtown Dartmouth?
Cellular shades for warmth, especially top-down bottom-up for street-facing rooms, and lined Roman shades for a period look. We measure carefully, because older Dartmouth window frames are often out of square.
What is best for a condo with a Halifax skyline view?
Solar shades. They cut the afternoon glare off the harbour while keeping the view, and can be motorized and paired with a blackout layer for bedrooms.
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