Royal Oak New Construction: A Whole-Home Window Treatment Transformation from Temporary Shades to the Finishing Touch
- Scott Pulus
- Mar 27
- 6 min read
A brand-new home is a blank canvas. We helped one Royal Oak family fill every window — beautifully, intentionally, and without the overwhelm.
Starting From Scratch Doesn't Have to Be Stressful
Moving into a new construction home means every window is a decision. There's no existing treatment to keep or replace — it's all starting from zero. For most homeowners, that's exciting in theory and exhausting in practice.
This Royal Oak family had a clear sense of what they loved. The client had roman shades in her previous home and knew she wanted to carry that look forward. What she didn't know yet was how to translate that vision across an entirely new floor plan — with new rooms, new window sizes, and new design opportunities she hadn't even considered yet.
That's exactly where Perr Daht comes in.
We met the family at their new home on inspection day — samples in hand — and by the time they walked out, every window in the house had a plan.
Privacy From Day One: Complimentary Temporary Shades
New construction homes come with one uncomfortable reality: bare windows and no privacy.
Before the custom treatments were ready, Alec installed complimentary temporary paper shades on every window in the home so the family would have privacy from the moment they moved in. No waiting. No bare windows during the weeks between closing and installation.
And because the bathroom shutters carried a longer production timeline, Scott scheduled two separate installation days — so the rest of the home could be finished without delay.
Every detail, planned in advance.
Norman USA Roman Shades: A Style She Already Loved, Elevated
The client came in knowing she wanted roman shades. What she didn't expect was how much she'd fall in love with what Norman USA had to offer.
Norman's roman shades went in throughout almost the entire home — and for good reason:
Soft, structured folds that add warmth and texture no roller shade can replicate
Custom-built for each window — precise fit, clean mounting, no gaps
A timeless aesthetic that works across living rooms, bedrooms, and everything in between
Fabric depth that makes a new construction feel like a finished, lived-in home
When you already know you love roman shades, going custom with Norman is simply the next level.
Staircase Window: Light Filtering Roller Shade
One of the realities of new construction neighborhoods is how close the homes sit to one another. A large staircase window that looks stunning during the build can quickly feel exposed once neighbors move in on either side.
For this oversized staircase window, a large light filtering roller shade was the right answer:
Preserves the natural light the window was designed to bring in
Diffuses the view from outside so neighbors see a soft glow, not straight into the home
Clean, minimal profile that doesn't compete with the architecture
Custom sized to cover the full window without gaps
Light filtering roller shades solve the privacy problem without sacrificing the light. When they're done right, you barely notice they're there — and that's exactly the point.
AquaShield Waterproof Shutters for the Bathrooms
Bathrooms demand a different conversation when it comes to window treatments. Steam, humidity, and moisture will degrade standard fabric shades over time — no matter how well they're made.
For all of the bathrooms, the family chose Norman's AquaShield Waterproof Shutters:
100% waterproof construction — built to handle humidity without warping or swelling
Easy to clean — a simple wipe-down is all it takes
Classic shutter look that turns a functional bathroom window into a finished design detail
Adjustable louvers for precise light and privacy control
Long-term durability that holds up to daily use for years
In a new construction home, you want to get the bathrooms right the first time. AquaShield shutters are a decision you won't need to revisit.
Before & After Sliding Door with Norman SmartDrape
SmartDrape for the Sliding Door
Sliding glass doors are one of the most awkward windows to dress well. Vertical blinds feel dated. Drapery panels can be clunky to operate. The opening deserves something that functions smoothly and looks like it belongs.
Norman's SmartDrape was the solution here — a soft vertical treatment designed specifically for sliding and patio doors. It operates with the ease of a horizontal shade, stacks cleanly to the side, and gives the sliding door the same polished, cohesive look as the roman shades throughout the rest of the home.
The Laundry Room: A MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Custom Roman Shade
Not every room in a home gets the design attention it deserves. The laundry room is usually one of them.
This client had a different idea. Inspired by the bold, playful aesthetic of MacKenzie-Childs, she wanted her laundry room to feel like a space worth walking into.
We custom-designed a roman shade in a beautiful floral print fabric and finished the valance with pom-pom tassel fringe — the kind of detail that turns a utility space into a room with real personality.
This is what custom window treatments make possible. No catalog. No compromises. Just a treatment built specifically for the vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are roman shades a good choice for a new construction home? Roman shades are one of the most versatile treatments available. They work in nearly every room, complement any design style, and a custom fit means they look intentional — not like an afterthought.
What makes Norman USA roman shades stand out? Norman is one of the leading window treatment manufacturers in the world. Their shades are built with superior materials, a wide range of fabric and lining options, and refined control systems that hold up beautifully over time.
Why not use fabric shades in the bathroom? Moisture and humidity will break down most fabric treatments over time. AquaShield waterproof shutters are engineered specifically for wet environments — they won't warp, swell, or deteriorate.
What is the SmartDrape? The SmartDrape is a modern soft vertical treatment designed for sliding glass and patio doors. It offers smooth, effortless operation and a far more refined look than traditional vertical blinds.
Can window treatments really be customized to match a specific design style? Absolutely — that's the advantage of going custom. Fabric selection, trim, fringe, and hardware are all part of the design conversation. The laundry room in this project is a perfect example of what's possible when you're not limited to what's on a shelf.
Do you install temporary shades while custom treatments are in production? Yes. For new construction projects, we install complimentary temporary paper shades on every window so you have privacy from day one.
What if different treatments have different production timelines? We plan for it. When treatments like shutters have a longer lead time, we schedule separate installation visits so the rest of the home doesn't have to wait.
Why Royal Oak Homeowners Choose Perr Daht
This project had everything — Norman roman shades throughout the home, a light filtering roller shade for a tricky staircase window, AquaShield waterproof shutters in every bathroom, a SmartDrape on the sliding door, and a one-of-a-kind custom laundry room shade that stopped the show.
Every room. Every window. Every detail considered.
That's the Perr Daht approach — and it's why homeowners across Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, and Metro Detroit trust us to get it right.
Ready to transform your home? Schedule your in-home consultation today.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What Our Client Said
"I was overwhelmed and had no idea where to start picking window treatments for our new home. I was actually dreading doing it as it is such a big investment, I didn't want to regret my choices and then have to live with something I didn't love. Enter Scott and Perr Daht. We needed window treatments throughout our new home. To expedite things, Scott met us at our new home on inspection day. From the moment we met my overwhelm disappeared and I started to look forward to the task I had previously dreaded. He brought samples of every type of window treatment and fabric and made sure we knew all of our options. He suggested things I never would have thought of but ended up loving. By the end of our inspection, we had picked window treatments for every window in our house. He emailed us a quote that night. On closing day, he met us at our home again, this time with his installer, Alec, to take final measurements so we could place the order that day. Alec installed paper shades on every window in our home at no cost to us, to ensure we would have privacy until our window treatments came in. Since the shutters we picked for the bathrooms had a longer production time, Scott scheduled two separate installs so we wouldn't have to wait to have our shades in the rest of the house. On installation day both Scott and Alec were phenomenal to work with, making sure every detail was perfect. I can say without a doubt that if it weren't for Scott and Perr Daht the window treatments for our home would not have come to together as they did. His knowledge and customer service is truly unmatched, and I cannot recommend him enough."
— Royal Oak Homeowner, Google Review
