Halifax is home. Our workshop is here, our team lives here, and most of the windows we have ever measured are within a short drive of the Commons. So when we say we make blinds for Halifax homes, we mean we know the difference between a tall sash window on Young Avenue, a Hydrostone rowhouse bay, a 1950s bungalow window in the West End and a floor-to-ceiling pane twenty storeys over the harbour.
Every blind and shade we fit in Halifax is measured by us, made a few kilometres away in our own workshop, and installed by our own crew. Most orders are ready about two weeks after your measure.
What Halifax homes ask of a window covering
Low winter sun off the harbour and the Arm. At noon on December 21 the sun sits only 22 degrees above the horizon here. For anyone with a south or west view over the water, that means glare that reaches the back of the room. Solar shades cut it without losing the view.
Old houses that were never square. Much of peninsular Halifax was built a century or more ago. Windows settle, frames go out of square and casings are deep. We measure at three points each way and build to the smallest dimension so the blind runs clean.
Drafts and heating bills. A Halifax winter is more damp and windy than brutally cold, and that wind finds every gap in an older window. Cellular shades with side channels are what we fit most in older homes on the peninsula.
Close neighbours and busy streets. From Agricola to Quinpool, houses sit close to the sidewalk. Top-down bottom-up shades let you keep the street out and the daylight in.
Glass towers. Downtown and along the waterfront, new condos and offices are mostly glass. Motorized solar shades, grouped by room, are the usual answer.
Atlantic Light in Halifax
Approximate times, calculated for Halifax'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: In midwinter the sun never climbs higher than about 22 degrees here, so it reaches far into south-facing rooms. That is welcome warmth on a cold afternoon and a real glare problem on a TV or a laptop. With the June sun up at about 5:29 a.m., east-facing bedrooms need blackout with sealed edges for anyone who likes to sleep past dawn.
Halifax neighbourhoods we serve
We also measure and install everywhere else on the peninsula and mainland Halifax, from Armdale and Purcell's Cove Road to Rockingham and Kearney Lake.
Popular in Halifax
- Plantation shutters: hardwood or composite, made to the millimetre
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Solar shades: cut glare, keep the view
- Roman shades: sewn by hand in our workshop
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Visit the workshop
Our showroom and workshop are in Halifax. Come see the fabric library, feel the difference between single and double cell, and watch a roller shade come together. Or book a measure and we will bring the samples to you.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes custom blinds in Halifax?
Atlantic Shades makes custom shutters, blinds and shades in its own Halifax workshop and installs them across the city, from the South End and North End to Clayton Park, Fairview and Spryfield. Every order is measured by our team, built locally and backed by our 5-year warranty and fit guarantee.
How long do custom blinds take in Halifax?
Most Halifax orders are installed about two weeks after the measure, because we make them here rather than ordering from overseas. Large orders and specialty fabrics can take a little longer, and we confirm the date when you approve your quote.
What are the best blinds for older Halifax homes?
For drafty older homes, cellular shades with side channels are usually the best choice because they insulate the window and block cold air at the edges. Lined Roman shades and real wood blinds suit heritage interiors. We measure every window carefully, because older frames are rarely square.
What blinds work best for a harbour or water view?
Solar shades. They cut glare and heat from the low winter sun while you can still see the water. A 3% openness suits most Halifax living rooms; 1% suits west-facing windows that take strong afternoon sun.
How do I choose a blinds company in Halifax?
Look for a company that measures for you and guarantees the fit, gives a written itemized quote, installs with its own team, and offers local warranty service. Ask where the blinds are made and how long they take. Read recent Google reviews from Halifax customers.
Can I visit a blinds showroom in Halifax?
Yes. The Atlantic Shades showroom and workshop is in Halifax. You can see fabrics, try motorized shades and book a workshop tour.
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