Custom Window Treatments in Westborough & Boston, MA — Elegant Solutions for Every Room and Window Size
At Simply Windows, Kendra Weldon and her team have been helping Greater Boston homeowners find the right window treatments for every room, every style, and every window size since 2010. Whether you're looking for simple window treatments for a first home, a full-house update for a newly renovated colonial in Wellesley, or window treatments for small windows in a Boston brownstone — this is where the process starts.
Below you'll find the full range of what we offer: custom shades, shutters, blinds, and drapery from Hunter Douglas, Norman®, Graber, Comfortex, and Horizons. Each category links to a dedicated page with product details. Not sure where to begin? Scroll down for our 'How to Choose' guide — or skip straight to booking a free in-home consultation and let Kendra bring the options to you.
How to Choose the Right Window Treatments for Your Home
Not every room has the same needs — and not every window is the same size. Here's how Kendra typically approaches the conversation with clients across Greater Boston:
Living Rooms & Open-Plan Spaces
Living rooms usually have the largest windows in the house and the most design pressure — you want something that looks intentional, not just functional. Roman shades and roller shades work beautifully here, especially paired with drapery panels that frame the window without blocking the view. Sheer shadings are a popular choice for south-facing rooms where light filtering matters more than blackout. For rooms with very tall or very wide windows, motorized shades remove the frustration of hard-to-reach cords entirely.
Good starting points:
Roman Shades,
Sheer Shadings,
Roller Shades,
Drapery
Bedrooms
Sleep quality and privacy drive most bedroom decisions. Honeycomb shades with a blackout liner or tandem shades — which combine a sheer layer and a blackout layer in a single system — are the most practical options for bedrooms. If you want a softer look, Roman shades in a room-darkening fabric are a perennial favourite. For compact spaces and smaller bedroom windows, a simple cordless roller shade or a clean-lined faux wood blind keeps the room feeling open rather than heavy.
Good starting points:
Honeycomb Shades,
Tandem Shades, Roman Shades,
Faux Wood Blinds
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Moisture resistance is the deciding factor in kitchens and bathrooms. Real wood blinds are not recommended — they warp over time in humid environments. Faux wood blinds, metal blinds, and roller shades in moisture-resistant fabrics all perform well and are genuinely easy to keep clean. For small windows above a sink or in a tight bathroom, aluminum mini blinds in the ½" slat width give a neat, proportionate look without overwhelming the space.
Good starting points: Faux Wood Blinds,
Metal Blinds, Roller Shades
Home Offices
Glare on screens is the primary complaint we hear from home office clients. Solar shades — which reduce glare and heat without blocking the view — are the most common solution. Motorized solar shades are particularly popular for offices where light conditions change throughout the day and manual adjustment becomes a distraction. If the office also doubles as a guest room, tandem shades handle both needs in a single product.
Good starting points: Roller Shades (solar), Tandem Shades,
Motorized Treatments
Small Windows & Compact Spaces
Window treatments for small windows are often where homeowners feel most uncertain — there's a real risk of over-dressing a small window and making a compact space feel smaller. The simplest solutions work best here: a clean cordless roller shade, a slim aluminum mini blind, or a café-style Roman shade that covers only the lower half of the window while keeping the top open. The key is proportion — and that's exactly why Kendra brings samples to your home rather than asking you to decide from a catalogue.
Good starting points: Roller Shades, Metal Blinds (mini slat), Roman Shades
Sliding Doors & Wide Openings
Standard horizontal blinds and shades are not the right fit for sliding glass doors and wide openings. Vertical blinds are specifically designed for this application — the vertical slats draw to the side rather than stacking up, keeping the door fully operational. Panel track shades are a contemporary alternative that works well in modern or open-plan homes. For the widest openings, motorized vertical treatments make day-to-day operation effortless.
Good starting points:
Vertical Blinds, Motorized Treatments
Still not sure which direction to go? That's exactly what Kendra's free in-home consultation is for. She'll visit your home with samples from every category above, assess your light conditions, measure your windows, and make specific recommendations — no pressure, no guesswork. Most clients find a clear direction within a single visit.
Window Treatments — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Kendra hears most from homeowners across Westborough and Boston.
What are the simplest window treatments to live with day-to-day?
Roller shades are consistently the answer we give when clients ask for simple window treatments that just work. A single piece of fabric on a smooth rolling mechanism — easy to raise, easy to lower, easy to clean, and available in light-filtering or blackout fabric depending on the room. Cordless honeycomb shades are a close second: push up or pull down, they hold at any position and add real insulation value to the window. Both options are available in a wide range of colors and fabrics, so 'simple' doesn't mean plain.
What are the best window treatments for small windows?
The most common mistake with small windows is over-dressing them — heavy fabric or oversized hardware can make an already compact space feel smaller. For small windows, Kendra typically recommends one of three approaches: a clean cordless roller shade that disappears when raised, a slim ½" aluminum mini blind that fits neatly within the frame, or a café-style Roman shade that covers the lower half of the window and keeps the top open. The right choice depends on the room, the light, and how much privacy you need — which is why seeing samples in context matters so much. A free in-home consultation takes the guesswork out of it.
What's the difference between the Hunter Douglas Silhouette® and Pirouette® shadings?
Both are soft fabric shadings that do something standard blinds can't — diffuse light beautifully while still giving you privacy and a connection to the outside. Silhouette® Window Shadings have S-shaped fabric vanes that float between two sheer panels, creating a warm, glowing ambiance that's particularly striking in living rooms and dining rooms. Pirouette® Window Shadings have soft, horizontal fabric contours attached to a single sheer backing — a cleaner, more contemporary look that suits modern interiors very well. Both are available with PowerView® motorization, which makes them especially popular for rooms with high or hard-to-reach windows. Kendra can bring samples of both to your home so you can see the light-filtering quality in your actual space.
Can you fit window treatments to arched or unusually shaped windows?
Yes — specialty-shaped windows are something we handle regularly. Palladian arches, angled attic windows, bay windows, and French doors all have dedicated solutions depending on the look you want and how much light control you need. For arches, a fixed decorative shutter or a custom-shaped shade provides a finished look that integrates with the architecture rather than fighting it. For French doors and bay windows, there are track systems specifically engineered for these configurations. The important thing is precise measurement — Kendra takes all measurements during the in-home consultation to ensure everything fits cleanly and operates correctly.
