Karen, Author at Blinds are Beautiful

Energy Efficient Shades

In this area, homes are at the mercy of the weather, experiencing up to 50% energy loss through the window. Protect your home with energy efficient window treatments that insulate throughout the year, no matter the temperature outside.

Energy-efficient window coverings improve your home by enhancing insulation, regulating temperature, and reducing energy costs..They can keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems and potentially saving you money on energy bills.

The Best Features for Energy Efficiency

This part of the country is known for the exhausting heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. It’s these extremes that can make Winnipeg City area homeowners searching for ways to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable–no matter the season.

Believe it or not, but you can experience incredible energy saving features with window treatments. Cellular Shades are well-known when it comes to preventing energy loss at the window. The honeycomb shaped cells house air, creating an insulating barrier between the interior air and the exterior air.

Window shades, as well as fabric shades, roman shades, draperies and shutters, can all stop the sunlight from entering your home, making you feel as though you’re in the oven. But, the benefits don’t stop there.

Top Down Shades offer the ability to cover the majority of the window, protecting the interior of your home, while inviting natural light to flow in across the ceiling. This illumination will brighten your space, giving way to treetop views, but still allow the effect of energy saving.

Smart Shades are capable of touch of a button adjustments, or the “set it and forget it” experience of scheduled changes. Enjoy soft morning light, and watch as your motorized shades close up as the temperature begins to rise. It’s so smart, it’ll surprise you.

Dual Shades are another fantastic way to increase energy saving in your home. With two shades on one headrail, you can enjoy wide open views, the diffused light of the front translucent sheer shade, or the blissful darkness of a blackout secondary shade. This revolutionary system customizes your atmosphere with simple changes.

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Drapery Hardware

The Finishing Touch for Custom Drapery

Drapery hardware does more than support your drapery. It completes the design.

From decorative curtain rods and finials to smooth-operating traversing systems, the right hardware enhances both the appearance and functionality of your window treatments. By coordinating hardware with your furnishings, lighting, and architectural details, you can create a polished, cohesive look throughout your home.

At Blinds are Beautiful, we offer a wide selection of drapery hardware in Winnipeg from trusted suppliers. Whether your project calls for a decorative statement piece or a fully functional traversing system, our Design Consultants will help you find the right solution.

Decorative Curtain Rods

Decorative rods showcase beautiful finishes, rings, and finials that become part of the overall design. They are a popular choice for stationary panels and decorative drapery.

Traversing Rods & Tracks

Traversing systems allow drapery panels to glide smoothly across the window. They are ideal for everyday use, large windows, patio doors, and room-darkening applications.

Motorized Drapery Systems

Motorized tracks offer effortless operation through a remote, app, or smart home system. They are especially popular for large windows and hard-to-reach areas.

Complete Your Custom Drapery Project

For the best results, drapery hardware and fabric should be selected together. Explore our Fabric Inspiration page to browse hundreds of fabric options, or visit our Custom Drapery page to learn more about our design and installation services.

Visit our showroom to compare hardware styles, finishes, and operating systems in person. Our team will help you select the perfect finishing touches for your custom drapery project.

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Cordless

Cordless lift systems on blinds and shades offer a safer and cleaner alternative to traditional corded options by eliminating hanging cords, which can pose a hazard to children and pets. These systems rely on a tension mechanism, either in the headrail or bottom rail, that allows you to raise and lower the blinds or shades by simply pushing up or pulling down the bottom rail.

This upgraded cordless version allows for effortless raising and lowering by simply pushing up or pulling down on the bottom rail,

Another cordless version requires a slight tug on the bottom hem bar to lift the shade. The operation of this style of lift system is not as exact as the one shown above.

Career Opportunities

Consultant Careers in Winnipeg

Join Winnipeg’s Trusted Window Covering Design Team

Looking for a Design Consultant career in Winnipeg? Blinds are Beautiful is currently seeking motivated professionals who enjoy customer service, design, and helping homeowners create beautiful spaces.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Established Winnipeg Company

Join a respected local business that has helped Winnipeg homeowners enhance their homes for decades. As a result, you’ll build your career with a company known for quality, service, and long-term client relationships.

High-Quality Products from Leading Manufacturers

Represent premium window covering brands that combine style, innovation, and lasting performance. This allows you to recommend solutions with confidence and deliver exceptional value to your clients.

Design-Focused Sales Environment

Rather than simply selling products, you’ll help clients create beautiful, functional spaces. Through thoughtful recommendations and personalized guidance, you’ll play an important role in the design process.

No Cold Calling

Instead of chasing leads, you’ll focus on helping homeowners who are actively seeking solutions for their homes and are ready to begin the buying process.

Ongoing Product and Design Training

As products, technology, and design trends evolve, you’ll continue expanding your knowledge through ongoing training, hands-on experience, and professional development.

Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. The position will be structured based on company needs and the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Build Long-Term Client Relationships

From the first consultation to project completion, you’ll guide clients through important decisions, earn their trust, and build relationships that often lead to referrals and repeat business.

Competitive Compensation

We offer a compensation package that combines base pay with performance-based commission. Furthermore, earning potential grows with your experience, sales ability, and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Who Thrives Here?

The most successful members of our team enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping clients create beautiful spaces. They are naturally curious, self-motivated, and committed to providing exceptional customer experiences.

They enjoy learning about design, asking thoughtful questions, and guiding clients through important decisions. Most importantly, they value honesty, professionalism, and doing what is right for the customer.

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Design Consultant, you’ll work closely with homeowners to help them select window coverings that complement their homes, lifestyles, and design goals. Every day brings new projects, new people, and new opportunities to make a lasting impact.

You will:

Meet with clients in the Blinds are Beautiful showroom and also through in-home consultations
Provide expert guidance on blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and motorization
Support clients in making confident design decisions.
Help clients make informed product and budget decisions while guiding projects smoothly from initial consultation through final installation.
Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every stage
Contribute to the continued growth and success of our company

What We’re Looking For

The most successful members of our team are professional, motivated, and genuinely enjoy helping people.

Key qualities include:

Strong Communication Skills

You listen well, ask thoughtful questions, and communicate clearly with clients and team members.

A Customer-First Mindset

You take pride in delivering outstanding service and creating positive experiences that lead to repeat business and referrals.

Consultative Sales Ability

You enjoy helping clients find the right solution. You educate, guide, and recommend rather than relying on pressure tactics.

Organization and Time Management

You can manage appointments, projects, follow-ups, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Design Awareness

You appreciate interior design and understand how window coverings contribute to the look and feel of a space.

Product Knowledge and Curiosity

You enjoy learning. Whether it’s new products, design trends, or technology, you are excited to expand your expertise.

Integrity and Professionalism

You value honesty, accountability, and building trust with every client interaction.

Experience

Experience in sales, customer service, interior design, home furnishings, construction, or window coverings is an asset. However, we place equal value on attitude, professionalism, strong people skills, and a genuine desire to help others.

While industry experience can be beneficial, we are committed to helping the right candidate succeed. We provide product knowledge, systems training, and ongoing support so you can build confidence, develop your expertise, and grow within the role.

Why Work With Us?

At Blinds are Beautiful, you’ll join a respected Winnipeg company known for quality products, professional service, and long-term client relationships. We invest in our team through ongoing training, supportive leadership, and opportunities for personal growth. Most importantly, you’ll build a career helping homeowners create spaces they love while making a meaningful impact on the success of our company.

Apply Today

Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience, interests, and why you believe you would be a great fit for the Blinds are Beautiful team to info@blindsarebeautiful.com.

All applications will be handled confidentially.

Blinds are Beautiful offers rewarding Design Consultant and window covering sales careers in Winnipeg for individuals who enjoy customer service, interior design, and helping homeowners make confident decisions. Whether you bring industry experience or a strong desire to learn, we welcome motivated professionals who are committed to exceptional service and building lasting client relationships.

Be Smart. Home Smart.

Automated Shades for Smart Home Living

In window coverings, motorization simply means using a motor to operate the blinds or shades, typically controlled by a remote or wall switch. Automation, on the other hand, takes it a step further by adding programming and smart features, allowing the window coverings to adjust automatically based on schedules, sensors, or integration with other smart home devices.

Automation allows you to set up schedules for your shades, so that shades automatically open and close exactly when you want them to, for everyday convenience.

Here’s a look at just some of the ways this can work for you:

Swap your alarm for a gentle wake-up by scheduling bedroom shades to open.
Schedule kitchen shades to open while you’re enjoying breakfast.
Schedule all shades throughout your house to close in the evening.
Enhance security by scheduling shades to move at set times, giving your home a lived-in look while you’re away.
In summer or warmer climates, schedule shades to close during the day to keep your house cooler.

Schedules are created and controlled using the manufactures customized app on your smart phone. These systems are also compatible with a wide range of voice activated smart home systems which adds another layer of flexibility to the operation of your shades!

There are a number of manufacturers who offer automated window coverings. At Blinds are Beautiful, we have selected Hunter Douglas as a brand which stands out above the rest because their technology consistently has offered our clients a superior automated window covering.

Our experienced design consultants will help you pick the best automated window coverings for your home!

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Angled and Arched Windows

Solutions for Arched and Angled Windows

Arched and angled windows add beauty and character to your home. You wouldn’t want to cover them with just any window coverings. But, too much light and too little privacy probably has you searching for solutions.

Covering angled and arched windows with blinds is challenging due to their non-standard shapes requiring custom solutions. Pre-made blinds typically don’t fit properly, and variations in angles and sizes, along with the orientation of the windows, can make finding the right fit and functionality difficult.

At Blinds are Beautiful, we have solutions to help you pick the perfect fit for angled and arched windows!

Considering Angled & Arched Window Coverings…

Your unique-shaped windows add character & charm, but they can invite unwanted light, heat and views into your home. We’ve got the top considerations for you as you make decisions about coverage.

Which window issues are you experiencing?

The issues you’re having in your home can be specific to your home’s location and the direction the windows face. They can also be more noticeable depending on the function of the room in question. Too much light, glare and heat are common, as well as lack of privacy. Knowing the issues you’re facing will help you determine the best type of angled or arched window coverings for your home.

Complete coverage–or only the bottom part?

This can be a personal choice, but it can also depend upon the severity of the light entering or views into your home. Some homeowners choose to cover the entire window with custom window treatments. Others prefer the “top down” look, leaving the top shape open, bringing in light with coverage across the bottom portion.

Adjustable or stationary?

Depending on the type of window treatments you like, we can help you understand if they are capable of adjusting on unique-shaped windows, or whether they simply remain in place.

Flexibility with Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Shutter Specialty Shapes

Palm Beach shutters offer fixed forms that can be customized to fit some of the most unusual and challenging shaped windows. These durable, moisture resistant polysatin shutters will add architectural interest and can be mixed with other window coverings in your room.