Every year, we see clear patterns in what Halifax homeowners love most—from privacy and soft natural light, to energy efficiency or simple ease of use. The influence of coastal design is another one of the areas top favorites. This year’s top window covering trends blend style, performance, and modern smart-home convenience, with several products rising above the rest.
Below, we break down the Top 10 Most Popular Window Coverings of 2025, along with the design and performance trends driving them.
1. Smart Motorized Shades: The #1 Must-Have in 2025
Motorization of blinds and shades is a top priority for many homeowners who want a functional, beautiful upgrade to their window coverings. Activated by one-touch or voice control, they work well on large windows, are safe for families with cordless options, and they save energy by scheduling automated movement to match lighting and temperature needs. Halifax homes and being transformed by Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation. By combining motorization with the dual shades feature, the ideal atmosphere and control is in your hands.
2. Roller Shades with Clean, Modern Lines
Speaking of easy adjustments, it doesn’t get much easier than roller shades. Historically, roller window shades were known for their effectiveness at closing out the light and delivering privacy with low profile design. Today? The smooth operation of modern roller shades still provides practicality, but the beauty of fabrics and hardware has taken the look way up on the style scale!
Roller shades are one of the top requests because of their ability to filter light and options for blackout rollers and dual rollers, which make them great for modern homes in Halifax. Combining our number one and number two favorites this year, motorized roller shades are at the top of everyone’s list due to the convenience, control and effortless operation.
3. Woven Woods and Natural Fibers
Natural materials are a popular choice that ties the 2025 design movement together, offering warm textures that enhance homeowners’ windows. Interior design loves the organic weaves, natural light they offer, and beautiful aesthetic for white and coastal interiors–perfect for Nova Scotia homes.
4. Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades for Energy Efficiency
Honeycomb shades have tremendous capability for energy efficiency in the home. Do you know that you could be losing 40-50% energy out of the windows? That’s a lot of heat in the winter and cool air in the summer! Cellular shades insulate the window, providing cells that trap air. This barrier keeps interior air and exterior air from mixing and mingling. It’s energy savings, privacy, and light control all in one!
The Halifax climate makes energy-efficient window coverings a priority year-round. Cellular shades are a favorite because they help reduce heat loss in winter, block heat in summer, and offer cordless and motorized options for more convenience.
5. Roman Shades with Soft, Modern Styling
A timeless favorite, Nova Scotia homeowners are loving roman shades! The charm and dimension they add at the window absolutely personalize the space. Choose the style you love, from the soft folds of traditional fabrics, to the modern feel of rolling roman shades.
Roman shades are always a trend that homeowners love, especially Vignette® Modern Roman Shades. We love tailored edge detailing with linen textures and neutral palettes. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also elevate home windows.
6. Sheers and Shades for Soft, Diffused Light
Our sheers and shadings offer a wide selection of products for your home. Use sheers in the lowered position with vanes open to experience the view, as it’s showcased through layers of translucent fabrics. Or, close up the vanes to offer more daytime privacy and enhanced light control. Sheer shades, like Hunter Douglas Silhouettes, also roll up into the headrail and disappear when you want a wide-open view. They work well in living rooms, dining rooms, and waterfront homes.
7. Plantation Shutters…A Timeless Classic
Window shutters offer classic styling, with a beautiful finish. Most commonly, homeowners love the fresh look of white shutters, in a vinyl or composite material for the long-lasting durability they offer. Easy to clean and maintain, the adjustable louvers offer a quick transition from privacy to view-through. Shutters continue to be a popular investment for windows. Homeowners love them for architectural appeal and durability as well as easy maintenance. They offer excellent privacy and light control for modern homes. Faux-wood options also suit Halifax’s humidity and coastal environments.
Another Halifax Favorite: Rolling Shutters
These shutters are an amazing way to protect the interior of your home. Here in Nova Scotia, we need protection from the weather. Rolling shutters are a great way to put a barrier between yourself and high winds, rain and hail. They also deter intruders, as they are a strong physical barrier that can be extremely difficult to get through.
8. Layered Window Treatments
Custom drapery truly adds a beautiful finish to the look of a room. Side panels frame the view and add softness to the atmosphere of the room. Enjoy many options from Roman Shades to sheers that pair nicely when layered with curtains. Woven wood shades pair well with lined drapery panels. This layering offers depth and enhances insulation with flexible light control. Closing full panels allows you to gain access to serious privacy and light control, along with the comfort that comes with energy savings. It’s no surprise they made it to the top 10 list.
9. Blackout Solutions
When it comes to light control, there’s nothing better than the options we have in room darkening window treatments and blackout solutions. Blackout roller shades and other window shades are often created by selecting the right fabric opacity to stop the light from entering the room.
Other options include cellular shades with light-blocking side channels and room-darkening honeycomb fabrics. Any of our room darkening window shades pair well with side drapery panels that can provide consistent light and privacy control–reducing the chance of light gaps. Draperies with blackout liners can also be customized to create the perfect darkened environment.
10. Customized Solutions for Unique Windows
Specialty shaped windows, hard-to-reach skylights and oversized windows have become increasingly popular in modern Halifax homes. Covering them has never been easier with the range of window covering solutions we offer. Discovering the right options for your home’s unique windows will balance the style with the function for incredible results.
How to Choose the Best Window Covering for Your Home
At Seeview Blinds & Shutters, we would love to work with you on your next project! If any of these window covering favorites are on your wish list this year, let’s chat! We offer solutions that help with light control, privacy requirements, energy efficiency, style, budget options and smart-home compatibility. You deserve to enter the New Year with a plan to enhance your home! Get in touch for your FREE consultation.