The North End is two neighbourhoods at once. On one side, the Hydrostone, rebuilt after the 1917 Explosion, with its rowhouses and boulevards, and the older wood-frame homes on streets off Agricola and Gottingen. On the other, new mid-rise condos going up on almost every corner.
What they share is closeness. Houses sit tight to the sidewalk and to each other, and front rooms look straight onto busy streets. Privacy is the most common thing North End homeowners ask us about, followed closely by keeping warm in an older house.
What we fit most here: top-down bottom-up cellular shades for front rooms, so you get daylight over the top and privacy at street level, with insulation as a bonus. Zebra blinds in newer condos, where a modern look matters. Blackout rollers for bedrooms facing streetlights.
Hydrostone windows have their own proportions, and many have been replaced over the years with different sizes in the same row. We measure every one.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best blinds for a Hydrostone rowhouse?
Top-down bottom-up cellular shades are a favourite in the Hydrostone because they give privacy at street level, daylight over the top and insulation for older windows. Lined Roman shades also suit the period character of these homes.
How do I get privacy on a busy North End street without losing light?
Choose top-down bottom-up shades, zebra blinds or light-filtering fabrics. Top-down bottom-up lets you cover the lower part of the window while the top stays open to the sky.
Do you fit blinds in new North End condos?
Yes. We fit roller, zebra, solar and motorized shades in new North End buildings and work with property managers on access and building colour guidelines.
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