Discover window coverings by Blinds Are Beautiful, the preferred supplier of blinds and shades and custom drapery for A&S Homes. Explore photographs from A&S show homes throughout Winnipeg and the surrounding area, showcasing how thoughtfully selected window coverings complement each home’s architecture, interiors and everyday living. Visit the homes during the 2026 Parade of Homes, running September 19 to October 11, to experience these designs in person.
Custom drapery solves design challenges that standard coverings often cannot. It works for large windows, unusual shapes, and layered light control, but it’s especially valuable for tricky or unconventional spaces. Curved windows, cornered windows, narrow side lites by doors, and windows on short walls can all be difficult to cover with off-the-shelf treatments.
Similarly, rooms that require complete darkness for media viewing or walls where drapery is used to create a striking feature wall often demand wall-to-wall solutions.
With the right fabrics, hardware, and design approach, drapery can transform these challenging spaces into functional, beautiful focal points while maintaining style, proportion, and flow throughout the room.
For many homeowners, this is where working with a design expert makes all the difference. Our Blinds Are Beautiful specialists guide clients through creative possibilities they may not have considered, turning challenging windows into exciting design opportunities.
Explore the examples below to see how thoughtful custom drapery solutions have helped homeowners in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas achieve both function and stunning design.
This space features a beautiful set of windows with an elegant curve. Custom sheers installed on a curved track were the ideal solution. They follow the natural shape of the window, creating visual continuity while highlighting the architecture and enhancing the overall appeal of the space.
This homeowner had a set of windows in the lower area of the house in which they wanted to create a luxurious media space. Blackout lined crushed velvet drapery panels were the answer!
Windows on either side of a door can be a challenge to cover at times because of their narrow width. This creative solution of custom sheer drapery on a rod that extends over the door addressed the need for privacy and also gave the front door an added wow factor.
This Primary bedroom was looking for an ultra luxe approach to covering two small windows and creating a focal point to showcase the bed. Custom drapery in a rich fabric and colour was the perfect solution!
The space between the windows and the corner of the wall was very tight, but this homeowner wanted drapery to customize the room. Drapery hung to extend around the corner created a beautiful statement which matched the scale the space demanded.
What could have been an awkward corner to cover with blinds or shades was a custom drapery dream when combined with a specialty track that neatly covers both windows to create a seamless look.
Some Winnipeg homes have windows which open into the room creating challenges when privacy is required. This creative approach not only provided a great solution but also added to the existing charm of the home.
Do you have a room that is in need of a creative solution that custom drapery may be able to solve? We have the expertise to help!
With Altex’s Imagin X service, the only limit is your imagination! It’s a way for you to personalize your window coverings and add unique flair to your interior design.
Whether you’re looking to find a creative way to display some of your best photography, personalize your space with unique copies of art or maximize your advertising opportunity, your product will be crafted by experts, using only the highest quality fabrics. The process couldn’t be easier!
So, don’t wait. Find out more. And make your home or business as unique as you are!
Exceptional print quality
A wide selection of fabrics
Printing width up to 126 inches and unlimited length
Odour-free. UV resistant ink
Shades printed and produced in Canada
Our Blinds are Beautiful Imagin X specialist helped make some amazing artwork come to life here in one of our Winnipeg schools.
Do you have a project in mind that a Imagin X screen print from Altex, might be the perfect solution for? Let us know how we can help!
Window coverings do more than cover a window—they shape the way a room looks, feels, and functions. Browse these before and after photos to see how the right blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery can enhance privacy, improve light control, and bring a finished look to any space.
Every home is different. The right window coverings depend on your style, privacy needs, light control preferences, and budget.
Our design consultants can help you explore options, compare products, and create a solution tailored to your home.
