Blinds for angled, arched and odd-shaped windows
Most companies will quote you for a rectangle. Ask about the triangle above your staircase, the arch over your front entry, or the sloped glass in your vaulted living room, and the conversation usually ends there.
That's the work we're known for. We template on site, build to that template in our own SE Calgary workshop, and install it ourselves. If your window isn't a rectangle, we can almost certainly cover it.
Find your window
These are the shapes we're asked for most often. If yours isn't here, send us a photo — we've almost certainly done it before.
Why this is harder than it looks
An angled window needs the headrail cut to the exact slope of the frame. A degree or two out and the blind either binds against the jamb or leaves a wedge of daylight along the top edge — the one thing you were trying to fix.
Arches can't be measured, only templated. Skylights need mounting hardware rated to hold weight overhead, and side channels cut to the opening so the fabric doesn't sag away from the glass. Wide spans need the weight distributed across brackets, or the headrail bows in the middle within a year.
None of that is guesswork you want happening on a custom order. We template on site, our workshop builds to that template, and the same company installs it. Nobody is handing your measurements to a third party.
Recent specialty installations
Every one of these was templated on site and built to that template. No catalogue sizes.
Before
After
See them working
A photo shows the finish. Video shows the part that actually matters on an angled window — whether the blind tracks cleanly up the slope and sits flush at the top.
More on our YouTube channel.
What works on each shape
Not every blind type can be built to an angle. These are the ones we recommend, and why.
| Window shape | What we usually fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Angled / sloped | Honeycomb or pleated | The cells can be cut to the slope and still hold their shape |
| Triangle / gable | Fixed honeycomb | Usually mounted stationary — these windows are for light, not view |
| Arch | Fixed arch or fan-style shade | Built to a template of your actual curve |
| Skylight | Motorized honeycomb or roller | Side channels hold the fabric flat against gravity |
| Circular | Fixed panel | Made to template; no practical way to raise and lower |
| Trapezoid | Angled-cut honeycomb | Same principle as a sloped window, cut on two axes |
| Extra-wide span | Multiple units on a shared headrail, or panel track | Splits the weight so nothing bows |
Anything above reach we'd suggest motorizing. Nobody uses a pole twice.
How it works
Site visit
We come to you and template the opening rather than measuring it. Free, no obligation.
Choose fabric
We bring samples so you can hold them against your own glass and light.
Built to template
Made for your opening, not ordered in as a catalogue size.
Free temporary blinds
Paper blinds go up while your order is being made, so you're never sitting in an uncovered room.
We install
Our own installers, and we clean up before we leave.
Questions we get asked
Is it much more expensive than a standard blind?
More than a rectangle, but usually less than people expect — the fabric and hardware cost the same, and what you're paying extra for is the templating and the build. You'll get a firm number at the consultation with no obligation to proceed.
Do angled blinds actually open and close?
It depends on the shape. Sloped and trapezoid windows can usually be raised and lowered normally. Triangles, arches and circles are generally built as fixed panels, because there's no geometry that lets them retract cleanly. We'll tell you which yours is before you order.
Can they be motorized?
Yes, and for anything above reach or over a stairwell we'd recommend it. Options run from a handheld remote to a wall switch or your phone.
Will there be light gaps?
Every blind has a small gap where the fabric meets the frame. On an angled window that gap is the difference between a good install and a bad one, which is why we template rather than measure. If you need genuine full blackout on an odd shape, tell us at the consultation and we'll fit side channels.
How long does it take?
Specialty shapes take longer than standard sizes because each one is built individually. We'll give you a date at the consultation, and you'll have free temporary blinds up in the meantime.
Do you do commercial specialty work?
Yes — atriums, lobbies, restaurant glazing and architectural installations. We work with builders, designers and property managers across Calgary.
Which areas do you cover?
Calgary, plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks and Chestermere. Our showroom is at 12180 44 St SE.
Send us a photo of your window
If you're not sure whether your window can be covered, a photo is usually enough for us to tell you. Book a free in-home consultation and we'll bring samples and template on the spot.