Shades Of Home

Shutters & Blinds
Oakville ON L6L 2X4
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9.9 10 (133 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Drapery treatments

My husband and I went into Marie’s Caledonia showroom and talked to her. She was great! She really listened to what we were looking for and made some great suggestions. She even sent us pictures so we could actually see some samples of drapery treatments that would work for us. We gave her the measurements of our windows and she was able to come up with a rough quote for the 7 windows. Once my husband and I ahead with the order, Marie came to our home with numerous fabric books and helped us select some beautiful fabrics that complimented the individual rooms. The installations went very smoothly. My husband and I really appreciated Marie letting us know as soon as possible when the curtains were going to be ready,
how long before they would be installed. I even appreciated her keeping me in the loop and letting me know how long it was going to be when the installer was running a little late. My husband and I love or new window treatments and we are very happy that we chose Shades of Home to make them for us because from start to finish it was a very positive experience. We highly recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Hello Rita

Thanks so much for all your kind words. It was a real pleasure helping you choose your window treatments and Marie is thrilled you are happy with her advice, product recommendations and installation.

Steve & Marie
Shades of Home

dschembri in Toronto
dschembri in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great Job and excellent service.

I called Shades of Home for a second estimate and they provided a better price. However, the service is what I most appreciated.

From the first visit to do measuring; to the quality of the product and finally the professional delivery and installation, I couldn't be happier.

Thank you Marie and Steve!

Dennis

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Hi Dennis
Thanks for the review. It was a pleasure meeting you and helping Marie install the sheers in your home this morning. We alway try to exceed customer expectations on service, quality. I hope we exceeded yours.
Thanks again
Steve & Marie
Shades of Home

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews , ON
10/10

Excellent Project with Shades of Home

We recently moved into a custom-built, new home. As first time house owners, we were unsure about the style and type of window coverings that would best suit our taste and needs. Marie visited us on numerous occasions to guide us through the selection process. She was very patient despite our indecisiveness, and offered a lot of good design advice. We experienced a shipping delay with some of our blinds, but Marie was able to quickly rectify the issue. We highly recommend Marie and her team!

Approximate cost of services:
$15.00
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Company Response

Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your experience with Shades of Home and our main decor specialist, Marie Iannace. It's rewarding to receive your feedback.

Thanks
Steve Poxon, Owner, Shades of Home

Nancy Cuda  in Thornhill
Nancy Cuda in Thornhill
1 review Vaughan, ON
10/10

Dining & Living Rm window treatments

We were very happy with Shades of Home from start to finish. Marie was very helpful, patient & knowledgeable. My shades & panels came in on time and were installed perfectly by Raj. A pleasure to deal with in all aspects of the process. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for new window treatments.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Hi Nancy
Thanks for your kind words.
Marie has been working with me for over 8 years. Her helpful manner, patience & knowledge along with the rest of the team at Shades of Home is what makes us what we are. I don't know what I would do without them all.
Thanks again.
Steve Poxon, Owner, Shades of Home

Kathy B.
Kathy B.
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

New Build-Hunter Douglas Banded Shades and Drapery

Excited to share my experience with Shades of Home! Contacted S of H in March to purchase blinds ( Hunter Douglas banded shades and roller blinds ) for new home, then again in October for some valances and drapery panels. Everyone who assisted me from lovely women in show room ( sorry forget name) to Steve, Marie and Raj and wife were approachable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about my project. With only a few brief conversations prior to meeting for drapes selection, Marie had exactly the fabrics, tracks etc that I had in mind so the selection process was simple. The lead time of 4-5 week on both orders was faster than expected..!! Marie even dropped by on installation day-beyond expectations!! The pricing was more than competitive based on other quotes and past experience. Would not hesitate to recommend!! Wish I had more windows!!

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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Hello Kathy

Thank you so much for your kind words and thanks for sending us photos of the final, finished work. Your home looks awesome. I'm glad we could help. I'll let the rest of our team know how much you appreciated their help and advice.

Sincerely,
Steve & Marie

Durdana in Oakville
Durdana in Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Roller Shades and Blinds

We had a very good experience with Shades of Home.
We bought a new home and we needed to treat all the windows of different sizes. Hilary was the one who helped us. Whole process from initial consultation, to choose design, purchase, and then installation was a breeze. We highly recommend Shades of Home to everyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$23,000.00
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Hello Durdana,
Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and helping you select the shades and drapery for your new home. I think the shades and drapery fabric look fabulous and complement the style of your home.

Best regards,
Hilary Barichello
Interior design and drapery consultant

Angie in Oakville
Angie in Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Happy with my elite roller blinds

I have my blinds installed in 11 windows by Shades of Home and I’m very happy with the excellent service that Marie presented to me, she helped me to choose the fabric which I’m very pleased with and also the installation was done absolutely perfect and the installers were very nice and very professional and did an excellent job. I will use the Shades Of Home every time when need the blinds and I will gladly recommend them to anyone that needs blinds or any other window covers for its home.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,600.00
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Company Response

Hello Angie
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am very proud of my designers and installers. Their dedication to our clients is what is most important.
Thank you
Steve Poxon, owner, Shades of Home

Christa in Toronto
Christa in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Custom Drapery and Blinds

I found Shades of Home after spending countless weeks/months trying to find the right window covering solutions with a reputable competitor in the City. Within a week of contacting Shades of Home, I had an in house consultation and the drapery and blinds on order! The process was seamless from start to finish. Marie was a treat to work and came through on her promises for delivery and installation. My husband and I are THRILLED with the final result. Special shout out to Raj and his wife - the installers - who wowed my husband with their charm and expertise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shades of Home to friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Hi Christa
Thanks so much for your kind words. Marie does make it so easy. Experience counts and it shows when you deal with a professional with years of experience like Marie. She has a way about her that makes the whole experience enjoyable without any pressure.
And Raj and his wife are truly our other great asset. They help make Marie's work and recommendations come alive.
Thanks again
Steve Poxon
Owner, Shades of Home

Henny in Oakville
Henny in Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Window coverings for our home

We recently finished a rennovation at our home and needed several new window coverings including something that darkens the bedrooms. After an in home consultation with Marie and another one with another company we decided to go with Shades of home because we a got a better price with shades of home for the same product and also because I felt that Marie really listened to my needs as a customer. She took the time and I never felt rushed.
Overall great experience and would definitely recommend shades of home to my friends.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Hello Henny

Marie and I would like to thank you for the review. Listening to each client and recommending what we believe is the best solution while providing them with our best prices is what we do everyday - without pressure. It was a real pleasure meeting you and looking after the few things that needed altering. We look forward to providing the same level of service to your friends, family & neighbours in the future.

Thanks again
Steve & Marie
Shades of Home

sp
sp
4 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Drapery

I recently had drapery installed in my Living Room and Dinning and I am very pleased with the results. I first met Hilary at the showroom where we looked at various fabric choices and then she came to my home for a consulation and measurements. Hilary was very helpful in guiding me to decide on fabrics and made the process very easy. The installation was timely and smooth and the installer did an excellent job. I had a gret experience and would highly recommend Shades of Home. I will definitely use them again! Sylvia

Approximate cost of services:
$2,300.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Thank you for your kind reveiw Sylvia. It was a pleasure working with you. I am glad you are happy with your new drapery and your experience with us.

Hilary Barichello
Shades of Home
Oakville showroom

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More about Shades Of Home

Shades of Home is a Family Owned Interior Design/Decor business specializing in Custom Drapery, Sheers and Motorized/Automatic Window Treatments.

We've been in businesss since 1985 and have assisted thousands of homeowners, designers, builders & renovators with a variety of window treatments and soft furnishings. Our designers and staff have years of experience AND a passion for what we offer our clients.

Shop by Brand, Hunter Douglas, Shade-O-Matic, Elite, Graber, MaxXmar, SunGlow, Altex, Eclipse, and more. Complete custom drapery with 4000+ designer fabrics, Unlimited styles and price ranges all expertly tailored and installed. And a huge selection of custom drapery hardware and motorization options.

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WHO WE ARE - over 35 years in the window covering business

We do one thing, and we do it Really, Really Well.

Our DRAPERY SPECIALISTS and workroom can create any soft fabric treatment. Our showrooms carry a huge selection of designer drapery fabrics for our clients to choose from. Many of our drapery clients come to us after we have provided 'functional' window treatments in their homes or in their friends home and others have found our showroom on their own.

MAXXMAR offers some of the most innovative and well priced window treatments in the marketplace today. We offer the full line of MaxXmar window fashions at prices our competition can't beat.

HUNTER DOUGLAS: We have been a Hunter Douglas dealer for over 20 years. Both of our showrooms are SHOWCASE SHOWROOMS meaning you will find every Hunter Douglas product on display with staff who can explain every Hunter Douglas option and our volume pricing ensures that it will be unlikely you will find a lower price on you Hunter Douglas Manual and PowerView shades.

SUNGLOW: Specializing in the manufacturing of Sunscreen roller shades for residential and commercial applications, we offer SunGlow to our clients who are looking for oversized shades not available from Hunter Douglas, Elite or MaxXmar. Their experience in Somfy motorization, linked shades, height and width makes them one of our key suppliers for commercial and condo applications.

ELITE WINDOW FASHIONS: Since 1967 this Canadian company has been offering a wide selection of quality window coverings. Well priced with fabrics similar to Hunter Douglases offerings, including e-motion and Somfy motorization.

MOTORIZATION We have been selling, installing and programming motorized shades and drapery long before it became an entry level option for automating window coverings - 35 years to be exact. Knowledge AND experience is an absolute necessity and all of our staff and technical installers are trained. Not only will the shades be properly installed but also programmed and integrated into a variety of smart home systems.

Our sales approach is one of collaboration. Our staff is hired for their ability and trained to spend enough time with the client to fully understand their expectations, needs and budget. Then we can suggest options and allow the client to make the value decision for themselves.

We spend the extra time with each client to ensure they are choosing the right product that will provide solutions to their needs. We try our best to balance privacy, light control with the right product that fits within the clients budget.

All in all I strive to make the environment and experience as stress-free as possible for my staff and clients.

Sincerely,
Stephen Poxon
Marie Iannace
Owners

LOCATIONS

OAKVILLE SHOWROOM -
Marie Iannace - Custom Drapery & Hunter Douglas Specialist
Jasmina & Leslie - Window treatment Specialists
Steve - Motorization & Home Automation Specialist
Ben, Raj, Izzy and Doug - Installations

TORONTO SALES OFFICE
Marie - Custom Drapery & Window Covering Specialist

CATEGORIES
Shutters & Blinds, Drapery & Curtains, and Home Automation
PRODUCTS
Custom drapery, sheers, blinds & shades, Motorized blinds, shades, drapery & whole home solutions.
SERVICES
Custom Drapery Workroom, Upholstery, consultations, installations, whole home motorization solutions & installations.
BRANDS
SOMFY, Hunter Douglas, MaxXmar, SunGlow, Elite, Shade-o-Matic Shutters Joanne Fabrics, Kravet, Alendel, Unique Fabrics, Robert Allen, CDH, Trax, Decor Drapery Hardware
STYLES
Contemporary, modern, transitional, traditional
SPECIALITIES
Smart Home Motorization and Automation of all custom window treatments. Power drapery track, power roller shades, powered skylight applications, pocket roller shades, integration into home automation systems.
WEBSITE
http://www.shadesofhome.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
35
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa/Mastercard/Cheque
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Limited lifetime warranty
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