• Tilt & Turn Windows

    Honeycomb shades on a track for Tilt and Turn windows in a bedroom

    Tilt and Turn Solutions

    Tilt and turn windows are common in Europe, but they are less usual in Canada. In Manitoba, our harsh climate can make these windows especially challenging. Unlike Europe, exterior shutters in Winnipeg don’t perform as well due to snow, ice, and extreme temperature changes. As a result, interior window coverings become essential for controlling light, maintaining privacy, and improving energy efficiency.

    The Challenge of Covering Tilt and Turn Windows

    Covering tilt and turn windows can be tricky. Traditional blinds are designed for windows that open outward or move up and down. In contrast, tilt and turn windows open inward at the top or like a door, which can obstruct standard blinds. Furthermore, shallow sills, low-profile glass doors, and unique angles make installing coverings even more complicated. Therefore, homeowners need a solution that adapts to the window’s design while offering full functionality.

    TrackGlide™ – The Ideal Tilt and Turn Solution

    The innovative TrackGlide™ system with Duette® Honeycomb Shades is perfect for European style tilt-turn windows that tilt inwards at the top or swing inwards like a door. The shades are kept in place, regardless of whether your window is closed, tilted or turned. Also suitable for French doors, TrackGlide™ is available with the LiteRise® and PowerView® Automation operating systems.

    TrackGlide™ provides:

    • Full coverage for all tilt and turn positions
    • Top-down/bottom-up control for flexible light and privacy
    • Room-darkening options for complete light management
    • Cordless design to improve safety

    No-Drill Installation

    TrackGlide’s narrow track attaches to the window frame, not the glass, creating a clean, no-drill installation. This approach works perfectly for shallow sills, low-profile frames, or any space that requires a minimally invasive solution.

    How Our Designers Help

    At Superblinds, our Design Consultants specialize in challenging windows. They guide you in selecting the right shades, ensure smooth operation, and customize each installation to your home. Thanks to their expertise, your tilt and turn windows become fully functional, stylish, and effortless to use.

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  • Travelling Wands

    Travelling Wands

    Travelling Wand Operating System for Draperies & Blinds | Superblinds Winnipeg

    A travelling wand system is a simple, safe, and stylish way to control your window coverings — without cords.

    What is a Travelling Wand Operating System?

    A travelling wand is a rod or wand used to open, close, and sometimes tilt window coverings like draperies and vertical blinds. It eliminates the need for cords, making operation safer, easier, and more convenient.

    • For Draperies: The wand attaches to the drapery hooks or lead carrier. This allows you to glide panels smoothly along the rod without touching the fabric.
    • For Vertical Blinds: The wand rotates the vanes to adjust light and privacy. It traverses the blinds open and closed along the track.

    By removing cords, traveling wands reduce hazards in homes with children or pets and protect the fabric from wear caused by repeated handling.

    Benefits of the Travelling Wand System

    • Cord-Free Safety: No dangling cords to worry about
    • Smooth Operation: Glide draperies or rotate vanes effortlessly
    • Versatility: Works with draperies, vertical blinds, and other compatible window coverings
    • Enhanced Control: Adjust light and privacy with ease
    • Durable and Low-Maintenance: Designed for long-lasting performance

    See It in Action

    Watch the video to see this operating system in action — from cord-free control to wand glide and vane rotation, so you can choose the perfect system for your home.

  • Top Down/Bottom Up Shades

    Top Down Bottom Up window coverings give homeowners precise control over light, privacy, and protection from the sun’s harmful rays. These innovative window coverings let you lower the top for soft, filtered light while keeping the bottom closed for privacy—or raise the bottom for full natural light. Many styles also include a sheer shade option, adding UV protection while maintaining a bright, airy atmosphere. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or any space where light and comfort matter.

    How Top Down Bottom Up Window Coverings Work

    • Move the shade independently from the top or bottom of the window
    • Enjoy natural light from above while maintaining privacy below
    • Compatible with honeycomb shades from brands such as Hunter Douglas, Alta and Graber
    • Sheer shade option reduces UV damage to furniture, flooring, and interiors

    Benefits of Top Down Bottom Up Shades

    • Flexible Light Control: Filter sunlight or darken rooms as needed
    • Privacy on Demand: Keep the bottom closed while letting light in from the top
    • UV Protection: Sheer shades protect interiors while letting in soft natural light
    • Energy Efficiency: Reduce heat gain and lower cooling costs
    • Safe and Stylish: Cordless or motorized options available for convenience and child safety

    Daylighting

    Natural light crosses the ceiling and illuminates the space. This is called daylighting, and it’s a well-loved feature of top down shades. Just by lowering your shades from the top, you can have all the benefits of covered windows while enjoying mood-boosting sunshine. Reduced glare, no direct rays in your eyes, privacy and energy savings.

    Privacy

    Just because you have street-level traffic outside your windows, doesn’t mean you have to give up privacy. Not only that, but you don’t have to give up your sky views or natural light, either. Bring the shades down enough that you can have the best of both worlds–a cozy, private feeling on the inside with natural light that easily puts you in a good mood.

    Privacy at your window
    Custom Adjustments with Topdown/Bottomup and power

    Custom Adjustments

    Put your shades right where you need them when you combine the Top Down/ Bottom Up feature with PowerView Motorization. Lower from the top. Raise from the bottom. Lower from the top AND raise from the bottom. It’s customization at each and every window that makes these shades so unique. You design the way your room looks and feels. Experience a personalized atmosphere you will love!

    Get Started with Top Down Bottom Up Window Coverings with Superblinds

    Take control of light, privacy, and UV protection in your Winnipeg home with top down bottom up window coverings. Schedule a consultation today and let Superblinds create a custom solution that balances comfort, style, and protection from harmful UV rays.

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  • Springrise

    Springrise

    Springrise Cordless Lift System for Horizontal Blinds | Superblinds Winnipeg

    The Springrise cordless lift system is a safe, convenient way to raise and lower horizontal blinds — no cords required.

    What is the Springrise Cordless Lift System?

    The Springrise system is a cord-free mechanism designed for horizontal blinds. It uses a spring-loaded system to keep the bottom rail under tension. This allows the blind to automatically retract to the top of the window when released from its hold-down brackets.

    • Lowering the Blind: Pull the bottom rail down to your desired position. Secure it into the brackets at the bottom of the window.
    • Raising the Blind: Simply release the bottom rail from the hold-down brackets. The spring-loaded system retracts the blind smoothly to the top.

    This innovative system eliminates dangling cords, enhancing safety in homes with children or pets while keeping operation simple and intuitive.

    Benefits of the Springrise Cordless Lift System

    • Cord-Free Safety: No cords to pose hazards
    • Easy Operation: Raise and lower blinds smoothly with minimal effort
    • Automatic Retraction: Spring-loaded design retracts the blind to the top when released
    • Versatile: Works with horizontal blinds of various sizes
    • Durable and Low-Maintenance: Designed for long-lasting performance

    See It in Action

    Watch the video demonstration of the SpringRise lift system. See how it raises, lowers, and secures horizontal blinds. Watch it to see the smooth, cord-free operation and the convenience of the spring-loaded mechanism.

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  • Shrouds

    Shrouds

    Shrouds for Window Coverings | Superblinds Winnipeg

    A shroud is a safety and design feature for window coverings that encloses the operating chain or cord loop, keeping your home safer while maintaining easy control. Easily control larger, heavier blinds without the cost of motorization — a smart, affordable solution.

    What is a Shroud?

    A shroud functions like a chain guard for blinds or shades. It encloses the operating cord or chain loop, making window coverings safer for homes with children and pets while keeping your space looking clean and streamlined.

    • Operating the Window Covering: Slide or raise the shroud to expose the chain or cord, then raise or lower the blinds or shades as needed.
    • Securing the Chain: Once finished, lower the shroud back down to cover and secure the cord or chain, keeping it out of reach.

    This simple system combines safety, convenience, and aesthetics in a single solution.

    Benefits of Shrouds

    • Child and Pet Safety: Keeps chains and cords enclosed and out of reach
    • Clean Look: Hides unsightly chains for a polished appearance
    • Easy Operation: Slide the shroud to access the cord or chain
    • Versatile: Compatible with blinds and shades that have chain or cord operation.
    • Durable: Built to last while maintaining functionality

    See It in Action

    Watch the video demonstration of shrouds in action, showing how easy it is to operate your window coverings while keeping cords safely enclosed.

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  • Retractable Cords

    Retractable Cords

    Retractable Cord Lift System for Window Coverings | Superblinds Winnipeg

    A retractable cord lift system provides a safe, convenient, and sleek way to operate your window coverings.

    Modern retractable cord systems, along with cordless and motorized options have effectively replaced traditional dangling cord lift systems for most new residential blinds and shades in Canada. This change is driven by strict safety regulations implemented in May 2022, ensuring homes with children and pets are safer while maintaining style and functionality.

    What is a Retractable Cord Lift System?

    This system uses a retractable cord or wand that stays a constant length. Long, dangling cords are eliminated, for a cleaner, safer appearance.

    • Raising the Shade: Pull the cord straight down to raise the shade smoothly.
    • Lowering the Shade: Pull the cord at a slight angle toward the inside to lower the shade effortlessly.
    • Safe and Clean: The cord’s consistent length ensures a tidy look while keeping cords out of reach for children and pets.

    This pulley-like mechanism combines safety, ease of use, and elegance, making it perfect for homes where style and child safety are priorities.

    Benefits of a Retractable Cord Lift System

    • Child and Pet Safety: Keeps cords controlled and out of reach
    • Sleek, Clean Look: No long, dangling cords
    • Effortless Operation: Smooth, precise raising and lowering via the retractable cord
    • Versatile: Works with a wide range of shades and blinds
    • Durable and Reliable: Built for long-lasting performance

    See It in Action

    Watch our video demonstration of the retractable cord system to see how it provides smooth, safe, and stylish operation for your shades.

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  • Push Button/Band Route

    Push Button/Band Route

    Push Button / Band Route Lift System | Superblinds Winnipeg

    The Push Button / Band Route lift system offers a cordless, safe, and convenient way to operate your blinds and shades.

    This modern system replaces traditional lift cords, helping homes comply with child and pet safety standards in Canada while maintaining smooth, effortless operation.

    What is the Push Button / Band Route Lift System?

    The Push Button / Band Route system is a cordless lift option available for some Wood and Faux Wood blinds and certain Honeycomb shades with top-down/bottom-up operation.

    • Operation: Press the button on the bottom rail to raise or lower the blind or shade.
    • Child-Safe Design: In Canada, safety regulations implemented in May 2022 require child-safe lift systems. Traditional cords on top-down/bottom-up shades are exposed at the top when the shade is lowered, creating a risk for children. To meet these standards, plastic safety bands now run inside the shade cells, connecting the top and bottom rails. On horizontal wood or faux wood blinds, the bands pass through routed holes in the slats. This keeps cords completely out of reach, providing smooth operation while ensuring child- and pet-safe functionality.
    • Smooth and Effortless: Provides precise, controlled movement without dangling cords.

    This system combines safety, convenience, and elegance, making it ideal for homes where style and child/pet safety are priorities.

    Benefits of the Push Button / Band Route Lift System

    • Cordless & Safe: Eliminates dangling cords for child and pet safety
    • Precise Operation: Button-controlled movement allows smooth raising and lowering
    • Classic Top-Down/Bottom-Up Functionality: Maintains flexible light and privacy control without sheer fabrics
    • Modern Safety Compliance: Plastic bands replace cords in accordance with May 2022 Canadian regulations
    • Versatile: Works with Wood and Faux Wood blinds and select Honeycomb shades
    • Durable & Low-Maintenance: Built for long-lasting, reliable performance

    See It in Action

    Watch our video demonstration to see how the Push Button / Band Route system operates. Observe the smooth, cordless control and child-safe design in action, giving you effortless operation with enhanced safety.

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  • Power Wands

    Power Wands

    Power Wand Lift System | Superblinds Winnipeg

    The Power Wand lift system offers a cordless, convenient way to control motorized blinds and shades.

    Power wands provide the ultimate combination of ease, precision, and safety, allowing you to operate your window coverings without cords or manual effort.

    What is a Power Wand Lift System?

    A Power Wand is a cordless electronic controller for motorized blinds and shades.

    • Operation: Use the wand buttons to move shades up, down, or stop at a favorite position.
    • Incremental Adjustments: Some Power Wands can be programmed to make precise, incremental movements for customized light control.
    • How it Works: The wand sends an electronic signal to the motor inside the shade or blind, which moves the window covering smoothly and quietly.
    • Cord-Free Convenience: Eliminates dangling cords while maintaining full control, improving both safety and aesthetics.
    • Perfect for Hard-to-Reach Spots: Ideal for areas like over a kitchen sink, where you can raise and lower the shade with a simple touch of your hand instead of leaning over the counter to operate a cordless shade.

    Power Wands are ideal for homes where ease of use, motorization, and child/pet safety are priorities.

    Benefits of Power Wand Lift Systems

    • Cordless & Safe: No dangling cords to pose hazards for children or pets
    • Precise Control: Up, down, stop, and programmable favorite positions
    • Incremental Adjustments: Fine-tune shade positions for perfect light and privacy
    • Convenient & Modern: Perfect for hard-to-reach areas like over a kitchen sink. No remote control to find; just a simple touch of the wand
    • Cost-Effective Option: Power Wands offer effortless operation without full automation costs
    • Durable & Low-Maintenance: Designed for long-lasting performance

    See It in Action

    Watch our video demonstration to see the Power Wand in action. Observe how easy it is to control motorized blinds and shades with cord-free precision.

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  • Pleat Styles

    The Winnipeg Superblinds showroom features various custom pleat options on display
    Visit our showroom to see displays of the various pleat style options. Our experienced designers are ready to help you create beautiful custom drapery for your home!

    The pleat style you choose for your custom draperies significantly impacts the over all look and feel of your window treatments and the room.

    Pinch Pleats

    Pleats are spaced evenly across the panel and “pinched” at either 4″ or 6″ below the top depending on the length of your panel (this can also be customized!). A good rule of thumb: longer panel, larger pinch. The pleats create fullness and ensure you have uniform folds. You can choose a double or a triple pinch.

    Style: Classic, traditional (but still feels contemporary)

    Also known as: Two-finger pleats, three-finger pleats, French pleats
    Note: Some very thick fabrics cannot be pinched, but we can help advise.

    What a pinch pleat in custom drapery looks like.

    Top Pinch Pleats

    Pleats are spaced evenly across the panel and “pinched” at the top, allowing the pleat to flare out. The pleats create fullness and ensure you have uniform folds. You can choose a double or a triple top pinch.

    Style: Tailored, traditional

    Also known as: Euro pleats, fan pleats
    Note: Some very thick fabrics cannot be pinched, but we can help advise.

    What a top pinch pleat in custom drapery looks like.

    Inverted Pleats

    The inverted pleat allows you to create fullness with the pleats but has a more streamlined look. The pleats are stitched in the back giving you a flat-faced front.

    Style: Modern, contemporary

    Also known as: Box pleats

    What an inverted or box pleat in custom drapery looks like.

    Ripplefold Pleats

    The ripplefold is a popular style that is well-loved by architects and designers. It has a signature “S” fold. The top is constructed with a snap tape that attaches to a track. This allows for a very smooth glide. The hardware is very minimal allowing the eye to focus on the fabric. It is often considered when drapes are tucked into a recessed ceiling, completely eliminating the view of the hardware.

    Style: Minimal, sleek, hotel-chic

    Also known as: S fold
    Note: Ripplefold panels require specialty hardware.

    What ripplefold custom drapery looks like.

    Grommets

    You can opt for grommets instead of traditional drapery rings giving you a lofty look. The volume and drape will be similar to a flat panel.

    Style: Casual, industrial

    Note: Your panels will extend above the drapery pole. That space will need to be considered when installing the rod height.

    What grommet drapery looks like.

    Pole Pocket

    This is a very budget-friendly option because there is no need for rings or drapery hooks. A pocket is simply sewn into the header allowing you to slide the panel over the rod. It will organically create folds and gathers. We like this style for shorter café curtains. If you plan on opening and closing your drapes often, we do not recommend this style as the panels will not glide as easily across the rod as other top styles. It is recommended for panels that will be stationary most of the time.

    Style: Casual, simple

    Note: To remove the panel, you will need to remove the rod from the brackets. 

    What pole pocket drapery looks like.
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  • Patio Doors

    Duettes on a track for a large patio door in a living room

    Patio Door Window Covering Solutions in Winnipeg for Large & Sliding Doors


    The right patio door solutions for sliding glass doors make it easy to enjoy your outdoor space while maintaining complete control inside your home. Because sliding glass doors are large and operate horizontally, they can be challenging to cover without interfering with handles, tracks, or everyday access. Traditional blinds often fall short. That’s why our experienced Design Consultants help you choose a solution that fits perfectly, operates smoothly, and complements your space. From classic vertical blinds to honeycombs on a vertical track or a 2-on-1 headrail, vertical sheers, natural shade drapery, gliding panels, bi-fold shutters, shutters on a track system, and fully custom drapery, we offer tailored patio door solutions designed for effortless access, light control, and privacy — without compromising style.

    Shutters on a track system

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    Vertical blinds are still a popular choice for sliding patio doors due to their functionality, ease of use and the ability to control light and privacy effectively. When custom ordering verticals, you can select from various stacking options.

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