Window Treatments in Sewickley, PA
Allegheny County
Sewickley is a different kind of project from the newer North Hills developments, and it needs to be approached differently. The village and the surrounding heights hold some of the region’s finest older housing — proper proportions, original woodwork, and windows that were designed as part of the architecture rather than dropped into it.
The work here is largely about respecting what is already there.
What we see in Sewickley
Tall, narrow sash windows with deep reveals and original trim are the norm. The right answer is usually an inside mount that preserves the woodwork — Roman shades or a discreet roller — rather than anything that spans across the casing.
Formal rooms with generous ceiling height are where custom drapery belongs, and where the details separate good work from ordinary: proper interlining, panels hemmed to the floor in place, and pleating chosen to suit the period rather than the catalogue.
Motorization in a historic house is a question of restraint. It is entirely achievable — rechargeable lithium motors need no wiring at all, which matters a great deal in a house where opening up a wall is not a casual decision. See motorized shades for how we approach that.