Brooklyn, NY
Window treatments in Brooklyn, NY
Brownstone proportions and new-build glass, handled with the same measured, no-pressure process.
Brownstone windows are tall, narrow and often original, with deep reveals and shutters or mouldings to work around. Full-height drapery and roman shades tend to suit these rooms far better than short, wide products.
Parlour floors also sit close to the street, so daytime privacy without losing light is a constant request, light filtering and zebra shades do that job well.
New-build Brooklyn apartments are closer to a Hudson County brief: wide glass, shallow depth and a strong case for motorization on grouped windows.
Areas we cover from here
- Brooklyn Heights
- Park Slope
- Williamsburg
- Cobble Hill
- Fort Greene
- DUMBO
Serving Brooklyn
Talk to ModuShade about your Brooklyn windows.
We bring samples to Brooklyn homes, measure every opening on site and install with our own team, so you get one clear recommendation instead of a catalogue.
Local window challenges
What we actually see in Brooklyn.
Tall parlour windows
Drapery and roman shades that respect the height of the room.
Street-level privacy
Light filtering or zebra shades, or a top-down bottom-up cellular shade.
Original mouldings
Mounting planned so the trim stays visible and undamaged.
New-build window walls
Motorized rollers grouped for even operation.
Most requested locally
Popular treatments in Brooklyn.
Custom Drapery & Curtains
Fabric panels cut, lined and hung to your window, the finishing layer that makes a room feel considered rather than furnished.
Roman Shades
The warmth and texture of drapery in the compact footprint of a shade, tailored, lined and made to your exact opening.
Zebra Shades
Alternating sheer and solid bands that align for privacy or overlap for a clear, filtered view, one shade, two very different rooms.
Motorized Shades
Premium motorized roller and blackout shades for large, high or hard-to-reach windows, measured, battery or hardwired, programmed and installed by ModuShade.
Brownstone windows
Tall, narrow and original, the defining brief
Brooklyn's classic brownstone parlor windows are usually taller and narrower than people expect once actually measured, with deep reveals and original mouldings or shutters that shouldn't get covered up. Full-height drapery or a roman shade sized to the true proportion of the opening tends to look right in a way a standard-width shade never quite does.
Mounting around original trim
- Brackets positioned to clear existing mouldings and shutters
- Inside mounts used only where the reveal is deep and square enough
- Outside mounts specified with a finish that reads intentionally, not as an afterthought
- Landlord or co-op board approval confirmed before drilling, where applicable
Parlor floors sit close to the sidewalk
Brownstone parlor floors are often just a few steps above street level, so daytime privacy comes up in nearly every consultation. Light filtering or zebra shades keep the room bright while breaking up the sightline from the sidewalk; a top-down bottom-up cellular shade is another common answer, since it can cover just the lower half of a tall window.
Brownstones vs. new Brooklyn towers
Brownstone parlor & upper floors
Tall narrow drapery and roman shades planned around original trim.
New-build apartments
Wide glass with shallow depth, closer to a Hudson County brief, motorized rollers grouped for even operation.
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“They came with samples, explained all the options clearly, and helped us find the perfect fit for our windows and our budget.”
Frequently asked questions
Brooklyn: common questions.
Do you travel to Brooklyn for a consultation?
We cover selected New York neighborhoods including parts of Brooklyn. Contact us with your address and we will confirm before scheduling.
Will you drill into original brownstone trim?
We avoid it wherever possible and plan brackets around existing mouldings; where drilling is unavoidable we discuss it with you first.
Can a shade cover just the bottom half of a tall parlor window for privacy?
Yes, a top-down bottom-up cellular shade is a common solution for exactly that.
Do I need co-op board approval before you install?
If your building requires it, let us know and we'll work around that approval process.
Do you work in Brooklyn brownstones with no elevator?
Yes. Walk-ups are normal for us here and we plan material handling for the stairs.
Which Brooklyn neighborhoods do you cover?
We work in selected Brooklyn neighborhoods, send us the address and we'll confirm before booking.
Free in-home consultation · Free professional installation
Brownstone windows, treated with the right proportions
Send us a few photos of your windows and we'll set up a consultation.
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(201) 846-6181
info@modu-shade.com
Bergen County, Northern New Jersey, Hudson County, Manhattan and selected NYC areas