Custom window treatments in South Pasadena.

South Pasadena, California

Window treatments suited to South Pasadena homes.

South Pasadena is loved for its tree lined streets and its remarkably intact houses of the early twentieth century. Craftsman bungalows, Mission Revival homes and larger Arts and Crafts houses keep their original windows, with wide casings in fir and oak that are a pleasure to look at.

Our first rule in a house like this is to leave the woodwork alone. Treatments are mounted inside the frame wherever the depth allows: woven shades in grasses and reeds, flat Roman shades in linen or cotton, and light filtering roller shades where a quieter look is wanted. Where drapery is called for, simple panels on a slender rod are in keeping with the spirit of the house.

Old windows are rarely perfectly square, so every opening is measured individually and each shade is made to it. For bedrooms, a lining or a second layer gives darkness without altering the appearance from the street.