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Welcome to the Sun Shades Window Fashions blog. Here you’ll find fresh ideas, expert advice, and updates to help you get the most out of your window coverings. We also feature special promotions so be sure to check back often.

Our Latest Posts

Here are our latest posts filled with design tips, product insights to help you create the perfect space.

Choosing Window Coverings for Vaughan Homes: A Local Guide

Tall foyers, big patio doors and open layouts are the norm in Vaughan. Here's how we help Kleinburg, Woodbridge and Maple homeowners balance light, privacy and motorization, plus Free Motorization until Nov 30.

7 Things Our Aurora Showroom Taught Us About Light in York Region Homes

Catalogues are written for a generic house. After 25+ years in York Region living rooms, here's what we've learned about winter glare, north-facing rooms, ravine lots, and new-build windows.

Stop Buying Blinds Online for a $1M+ Richmond Hill Home (5 Myths, Busted)

Online blinds seem cheaper and easier — until the boxes arrive. Five myths we hear from Richmond Hill homeowners, and what a professional measure and install actually changes.

The West-Facing Window Problem: Why Aurora and Newmarket Living Rooms Still Roast in September

September sun sits lower and comes in sideways. Here's why west-facing rooms in Aurora and Newmarket get worse in fall, and the three fixes that actually work.

6 Smart Outdoor Shades & Awnings Options: A GTA Homeowner’s Guide

A GTA homeowner's guide to outdoor shading — vertical awnings, pergola and terrace awnings, box awnings, pavilions, and conservatory shading. Learn which one fits your backyard, and book a free in-home consultation.

Sun Shades vs. Traditional Blinds: Which Is Right for You?

Soft fabric shades or slatted wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds? Here's how they compare on light control, style, cleaning, insulation and budget, so you can pick the right fit for each room.