Shades 3 offers options for blinds

Sarun George and his son Aiden stand next to a sample of the blinds available at Blinds 3 Window Fashions on Brock Street. The retailer opened on July 17. (Jeff Helsdon Photo)

Jeff Helsdon, Editor

A new Tillsonburg business is looking to offer alternatives for those shopping for window fashions.

Shades 3 Window Fashions opened on Brock Street on July 17. Owner Sarun George had been working for the company in London the past seven years. A Tillsonburg resident since 2015, he saw an opportunity for the business in Tillsonburg as there were many customers from Oxford, Elgin and Norfolk in London. He is the sole owner of the Tillsonburg location.

The store offers fabric blinds, roller shades, outdoor blinds, California shutters, motorized blinds and zebra shades.

Automation is one the big trends according to George. In this case, the motorized blinds come with a battery that needs to be recharged every two to three months. It’s possible to add accessories and pair this with home automation systems like Google Home and Apple Home.

“If you pair it with a hub, you can use voice command,” he said.

Zebra blinds are another trend, and refer to a blind with alternating fabric and mesh.

George said his company differs from others in there are free in-home consultations and the turnaround is quicker.

“We have fabric in stock,” he said. “Once we take the measurements, we manufacture it in London.”

Most times, a blind can be completed in seven days, but California shutters can take up to two weeks.

He stressed the products sold are not Chinese manufactured, and most are made in Canada. The majority of blinds come with a three-year warranty and a one-year warranty for motorized blinds.

George boasts competitive prices, saying there is a savings based on the custom sizing and not having waste as compared to pre-sized blinds in big box retailers.

George attended post-secondary schooling for business management in India. His wife is a registered nurse and moved to Canada in 2012. He followed in 2015.