Window Treatments in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh — Custom for Historic Homes
Penn Shades installs custom Roman shades, drapery, plantation shutters, and motorized treatments in Squirrel Hill's classic brick traditionals and Tudors. Call (412) 634-5526.
Squirrel Hill is the heart of Pittsburgh's East End — brick traditionals, English Tudors, restored Victorians, and dignified four-square homes from the early 1900s. Window treatments here need to respect the architectural detail: deep window casings, original woodwork, leaded glass transoms, and odd-size windows that off-the-shelf solutions can't fit.
About Squirrel Hill homes
Squirrel Hill homes are full of character but full of measurement challenges. Plaster walls (different anchoring than drywall), original wood trim, custom-size windows from the 1920s, and arched transoms above front-facing windows are all common. Every Squirrel Hill project starts with precise on-site measurement.
Window treatments we install most in Squirrel Hill
Custom Roman Shades
Arched transoms, bay windows, and non-standard sizes need fully custom Romans.
Explore Custom Roman Shades →Hobbled Roman Shades
Traditional waterfall folds suit Squirrel Hill brick traditionals especially well.
Explore Hobbled Roman Shades →Plantation Shutters
Bay windows and dignified rooms benefit from the architectural permanence of shutters.
Explore Plantation Shutters →Café Style Shutters
Front-facing rooms close to the sidewalk get privacy without losing daylight.
Explore Café Style Shutters →Why local matters in Squirrel Hill
Squirrel Hill's tree-lined streets give most homes filtered light, so harsh-sun is less of an issue than in open suburbs. The challenge is the housing stock itself: plaster walls need different anchors than drywall, original windows are non-standard sizes, and many homes have arched and leaded-glass details that require custom shutter and shade work. Three Rivers humidity is moderate in Squirrel Hill — real wood treatments hold up well in dry rooms.
We also serve nearby: Shadyside, Greenfield, Point Breeze, Regent Square. Visit Penn Shades’ Pittsburgh home page for the full service area and product lineup.
Book your free Squirrel Hill consultation
Call (412) 634-5526 or fill out the form — we’ll be in touch within one business day to schedule a free in-home consultation in Squirrel Hill.