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BLINDS, SHADES

& SHUTTERS

Why choose blinds, shades or shutters?

Ten reasons to consider blinds, shades or shutters:

They can fulfill many purposes, such as helping to:


  1. keep a room cool or warm
  2. reduce or prevent ultraviolet (UV) damage such as fading of furniture / rugs
  3. muffle sound
  4. cut glare on computer or TV screens
  5. create privacy
  6. control light
  7. emphasize or de-emphasize architectural or structural features
  8. create mood or ambience
  9. complement your interior design or decor
  10. increase the resale value of your home or office

What’s more, they can do so while also lending a smart, linear appearance

that pairs well with modern, transitional or traditional interiors.

Our inspiration gallery below shows just a few of the products and styles from which you can choose.

White drape on black finialed rod over rattan blind and white walls

“Woven woods” / wicker- or rattan -look blinds look great with or without drapery.

sunny area with chaise longue, fireplace and dual shades on large windows

Dual or banded shades aka “zebra” or “night and day”; with or without a roller shade behind for privacy or room darkening.

elegant white bathroom with arched dual shades over freestanding tub

Sunset / Silhouette shades (like fabric venetian blinds with sheer on both sides), control light beautifully.

black solar shades on window in room with wood table and cream dining chairs

Solar (roller) shades in sophisticated black mesh can cut glare and add modern style.

beige or gray sliding panel curtains behind white modern dining set

Panel track shades can be opaque, semi-opaque or almost transparent – Perfect for sliding doors!

home office with orange terracotta walls, white dual shades and black office chair

Banded shades or dual shades (also called “zebra blinds” or “day and night” shades).

rattan easy chair with matching rattan roller blind and coffee table

Roller shade in”rattan”/”woven wood”

and no valance/fascia.

white-shutters-that-move-in-different-directions-in-brown-and-white-bathroom

Solutions for unusually shaped windows, include shutters, Sunsets/Silhouettes, Dual Shades and Roller Shades.

blue velvet drapes with blinds in transitional dining room with brass chandelier

Many blinds and shades pair beautifully with drapery for a contemporary, elegant feel and customized light/glare control.

sage green living room with tilting windows covered by solar roller blinds, beige couch, rug and coffee table

For tilting windows and skylights, we offer a variety of products customized for these windows’ needs.

pale gray waterfall roman blinds in traditional living room with wainscoting, coffee table and seating

Roman blinds create a beautiful effect whether in traditional or modern spaces.

two windows on a bright sunny day with no window coverings and a table, lamp and mirror between them

Sunny day seen through window with solar shade (a type of roller shade) raised

room with two solar shade blinds lowered and table with pottery lamp

The same window with solar shade lowered; you choose the desired level of sheerness.

modern furniture in luxury kitchen

Faux “wood” blinds lend a rich effect and are not affected by moisture.

black white and silver room with gray cellular shades and easy chair

Cellular shades excel in keeping out heat and cold; available in light-filtering or light-blocking fabrics

bright bedroom with round pedestal bed, offwhite vertical sheers and beige striped bedding

“Luminettes” or “Eleganzas” are sheers that work like vertical blinds: vanes can tilt from left to right or close completely.

geometrically shaped blond wood furniture in modern room with white vertical blinds

Vertical blinds: perfect for modern home or office interiors. But also see Luminettes or Eleganzas for vertical blinds that are sheers.

white shutters with arched top in sunny room with green couch

Shutters: your choice of louver size and wood or manmade materials; can even be custom fit for unusually shaped windows.

dining area with brown roller shades with room darkening liner and wood table and chairs

Organic looking “slubbed fabric”

roller shade with room darkening liner

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We carry all products made by Hunter Douglas and Maxxmar, to suit a variety of needs, preferences and price points.

Choose from:

Roman Blinds

Dual Shades

(“Zebra Shades”)

Roller Blinds

Silhouette and Sunset

Shades

Pirouette Horizontal Shades

“Woven Wood” Blinds

e.g. rattan or bamboo

Solar Blinds / Shades

Real Wood and

Faux “Wood” Blinds

Luminettes & Eleganza

(Vertical sheers with tilting vanes)

Shutters

Sliding Panel Screens

Non-Sheer

Vertical Blinds

Blackout /

Dimming Options

Mini Blinds

Cellular Blinds

It’s easy! Just tell us your needs and any restrictions and we can suggest products to enhance your space in both looks and function.

Have you considered motorization?

We offer different options for automating your blinds or shades, from standalone to systems that can integrate with existing home automation.

And a choice of motors from Somfy, Hunter Douglas or Maxxmar.

See here for more information

No hardwiring required 

Check out what clients say ….

“I highly recommend Sue Dixon of DesignJoy if you are looking for any type of blinds/shades or curtains, whether modern or traditional. Sue has a strong sense of design and colour and is up to date on the latest styles. Her pricing for our silhouettes and solar shades with motorization was very reasonable. She made the decisionmaking process easy, and was a pleasure to work with!”

Judy Clark

Toronto, Ontario

“Sue exceeded my expectations. By listening carefully to my vision, she helped me to create the kitchen of my dreams. Choosing cabinet style, colour, hardware, window coverings and furniture, she created a stunning place to cook and entertain. She is delightfully warm and friendly, and frankly saved me from making costly mistakes. I look forward to working with Sue again.”

Patricia Talarowski

Pickering, Ontario

“Working with Sue was a terrific and educational experience. We learned so much and were able to make better decisions because of the questions she asked to contractors and suppliers and to us. Sue’s recommendations on design of the cabinets to the shape and colour of hardware to the width of the flooring and paint colours had a definite and positive impact on our choices.”

Jane Sanders

Mississauga, Ontario

“Sue has been incredible! I’m moving into a new home and have to coordinate new paint colours, lighting fixtures and window coverings with my current furniture. I never would have been able to figure out the right dimensions and how to make all the various functions of my rooms flow together without the help of my designer. Sue has been very patient and extremely helpful with all my questions. She has a keen eye for making all the elements of a room come together. I would definitely recommend her to others.”

Janice Connors

St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

“Sue helped me find the perfect dual shades for my home. Super knowledgeable and professional. She has a great eye for style and is extremely detailed! I highly recommend Sue.”

Matt Dixon

Oakville, Ontario

“I worked with Sue for several months on my kitchen and 2 bathroom reno. She was always very professional and detailed. Sue was helpful when it came to narrowing down the decision choices. I couldn’t have had such a positive end result without Sue’s input.”

Karen Dunne

Etobicoke, Ontario

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