Explore This Old House, where classic meets modern...
(formerly Market Street Window Fashions)
At The Blind Market we are always looking to give our customers great deals, so get in touch to find out about our latest offer(s).
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Roller Blinds
We proudly source only the top quality, Canadian made blinds from companies such as Elite, Graber, and Altex / Sunproject.
Our blinds range from manually operated to simple automation to save you time and effort to a fully timed system with insulating properties.
Here are some key features:
Since 1996 The Blind Market, previously known as Market Street Window Fashions, has provided high quality vinyl shutters. All the companies we deal with (Eclipse, Window Seal, and Luminaris) offer shutters that are made in Canada, and most are made right here in Ontario. Fast service and a high level of design options are what a good designer looks for in all shutter products. Don't assume that a shutters are all created equal - shutters but must be designed to suit your needs!
By dealing with many manufactures we have the edge on price point and design options. Book a home appointment now to start the process of your finishing your dream windows. Remember, shutters can be either very modern or traditional and belong in any home decor. Other shutter options available from Market Street Window Fashions are custom wood or plaster mouldings, custom drapery and rods, and, exclusive to us, the ' Hybrid Shutter.' Call for details!
Wondering what the approximate cost of shutters for your windows might be? No problem—simply email me with the width and height of your window opening, along with your name, location, and a phone number, and I'll be in touch!
Lately more and more blind projects that I do are automated or motorized.
We are an authorized dealer for Somfy, "the largest blind motorization company in the world." Motors for power blinds, or automated blinds, are available in 12 volt, 24 volt and 110 volt strengths. At Market Street we design, supply, and install systems ranging from the simplest 12 Volt battery-powered blind to whole house hard wired or radio controlled systems.
All radio controlled motors are available with the My Link Hub and a free app. This allows you to control your blinds from your smart phone anywhere in the world. My Link also allows you to group blinds together under a single command to create scenes and schedules. Please click on the Somfy logo below to learn more.
Please note that Somfy manufactures the motors and controls, not the blinds. The Blind Market deals with Canadian owned and made Elite Window Fashions, Canadian owned Altex / Sunproject, and Springs Window Fashions (USA - the Best Experience Company). In Canada, Springs is known as Graber.
The biggest advantage is energy savings. Blinds go down when you are not home to protect your furniture, carpet, interior finishes, and stop heat build up. Other advantages of powered blinds are that they are untouched by human hands so they last longer. High and hard to reach blinds can be operated with ease, a feature which more elderly customers especially appreciate.
Here are some of the many reasons to buy automated blinds from The Blind Market:
Unsure of the best combinations? Trying to match an existing decor but want something a little different? Prefer to stay with a classic style? We can help.
Not everyone has an exact product in mind when they begin - they just know they need 'something' nice. Years of experience make The Blind Market your best choice for figuring out what that 'something' could be.
You've chosen your window coverings, but now what? We come and professionally measure each window/door so that you are guaranteed to get a perfect fit - and we can install them too!
Hi – I'm Charles Long, owner of The Blind Market. I've been offering the highest quality window fashions since 1985, all right here at 11 Market Street South in Dundas, Ontario.
My interests in antique homes, heritage wallpapers and fabrics, furniture restoration and painted finishes led me to become a certified Interior Designer back in 2001. Since then my love of the past has been joined by an appreciation for the modern - as long as it is good design!
Window fashions are a integral part of an interior, and at my design studio a blind is not just a blind. With over 32 years designing and selling blinds and shutters, I personally ensure that the product you select will fulfill your requirements.
I firmly believe that seeing the various options right there in your home is extremely important, letting us deal with every detail on the spot. To make sure that you are getting the best value my design consultation fees are refunded to you when you make a purchase.
To serve you the best way we know how please make an appointment - I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Somfy powered rolling shutters, half way down.
Somfy powered rolling shutters, all the way down.
In Ancaster Ontario, for New England Homes, installing four 2" wood Somfy powered tilt blinds - hard-wired because they are 20 feet up!
Four Somfy programmable, power cellular blinds, perfect for modern houses. Note the window design has no structural corner support - it's in the wall! Perfect use of cellular shades with minimum light leaking at the corner and does not hide the architectural detail when up.
Four Somfy programmable, power cellular blinds, perfect for modern houses. Note the window design has no structural corner support - it's in the wall! Perfect use of cellular shades with minimum light leaking at the corner and does not hide the architectural detail when up.
Four Somfy programmable, power cellular blinds, perfect for modern houses. Note the window design has no structural corner support - it's in the wall! Perfect use of cellular shades with minimum light leaking at the corner and does not hide the architectural detail when up - like you see here!
Faux wood with decorative heritage tape.