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) 534-5863.
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.
“PennShades made the whole process effortless. Measurements were perfect and the install team was in and out in an afternoon.”
“We did smart film for our conference rooms and bathrooms. Looks incredible and clients always comment on it.”
“They walked us through every fabric option and didn’t upsell us. The honeycomb shades cut our window drafts noticeably.”
Book your free in-home consultation in Squirrel Hill
Send your contact info and we’ll be in touch within one business day to confirm a free in-home consultation. We bring samples, measure every window, and quote on the spot.
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) 534-5863 or fill out the form — we’ll be in touch within one business day to schedule a free in-home consultation in Squirrel Hill.