Minneapolis Window Shade
Since 1914
111 years. More than 100,000 customers. Second and third generation families. There's a reason Minneapolis homeowners have trusted us for over a century — and it has nothing to do with sales tactics.
A Minneapolis Institution — Before Most of Our Customers' Homes Were Built
Minneapolis Window Shade Company was founded in 1914. At the time, the city was still growing. Neighborhoods like Kenwood and Linden Hills were newly developed. Homes needed window treatments that actually worked — and someone who knew how to install them properly.
More than a century later, that need hasn't changed. What has changed is the technology, the materials, and the complexity of what we install. What hasn't changed is the principle: every window in your home deserves a custom solution, professionally measured and installed by someone who stands behind their work.
"We've been through the Great Depression, multiple recessions, and every design trend you can imagine. We're still here because we do things right."
Most of our competitors weren't around 20 years ago. We've been serving Minneapolis families for 111. That's not just longevity — it's a track record you can verify by talking to your neighbors.
Book a Free In-Home Consultation →Our original location — serving Minneapolis since the city was still expanding
A Century of Window Treatments in Minneapolis
We've watched the city grow, watched trends come and go, and kept doing what we do best.
Founded in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Window Shade Company opens its doors. The city is growing fast — and every new home needs window treatments that actually fit.
Through the Depression and the War Years
When times got hard, Minneapolis families kept their homes. We kept serving them. Quality craftsmanship doesn't go out of style during a recession — it becomes more important.
Second Generation Customers Begin Arriving
The children of original customers start buying their own homes. Some of them already know our name — their parents told them about us. This becomes the proudest pattern in our history.
Hunter Douglas Partnership Established
We become an Authorized Hunter Douglas Dealer — gaining access to the highest-quality window treatment line available and the training to install it properly. Mark Trump begins his journey toward Hunter Douglas Master Installer certification.
Motorization and the Smart Home Era
Hunter Douglas PowerView changes what's possible. App-controlled shades, automated schedules, voice assistant integration. We add it to our offering — and go through the training required to install it right.
111 Years Strong — Still Family Owned
We've now served more than 100,000 Minneapolis-area customers. Third generation families are calling us. And the core of what we do hasn't changed: custom measured, custom made, professionally installed, and backed by someone who's still here when you need them.
The Person Who Actually Shows Up to Your Home
When you book a consultation with Minneapolis Window Shade Company, you're getting Mark or a member of his personally trained team — not a subcontractor, not a stranger hired for the day.
Mark is a certified Hunter Douglas Master Installer with over 20 years of experience. That certification isn't a marketing designation — it means he's completed specialized training in every Hunter Douglas product line, including the technical complexity of PowerView motorization. He's one of a small number of Master Installers in the Minneapolis metro.
"I measure every window myself. I know what fits and what doesn't before the product is ever ordered. That's why our installations work the first time — and if they don't, I come back."
No Sales. No "40% Off This Week Only." Just Fair Pricing.
You've seen the ads. Window treatment companies running "huge sales" every single week. The price is always on sale. Which means the price is never actually on sale — it's just the price with theater layered on top.
We don't do that. We price our products fairly, consistently, and honestly. There's no pressure tactic, no manufactured urgency, no price that resets Monday morning.
"When a business is constantly running sales, someone's getting manipulated. We've been in this industry for 111 years and we've never needed to do it."See What Fair Pricing Looks Like →
Including exclusive access to the Alustra Collection
We Chose Hunter Douglas. Here's Why It Matters to You.
Hunter Douglas is the benchmark for window treatments — premium materials, precision manufacturing, and the most advanced motorization technology available. Not every dealer carries the full line. Not every installer is certified to install it correctly.
As an Authorized Hunter Douglas Dealer, we carry the complete collection — including the Alustra Collection, a curated line of elevated fabrics and textures you won't find at big-box retailers or standard dealers.
When Customers Send Their Kids to Us, That Means Something
We don't need to tell you we're trustworthy. Our second and third generation customers do it for us.
The Original Customer
They bought their home. They needed blinds. They came to Minneapolis Window Shade — and we did the job right, at a fair price, without pressure.
The Customer Who Grew Up Knowing Our Name
Their parents told them about us. When they bought their own home, there was no search needed. They already knew who to call.
The Customer Who Was Born After We Started
Their grandparents were our customers in the 1960s. Now they're buying their first home in Plymouth or Eden Prairie — and they've already heard our name.
"My mother used Minneapolis Window Shade decades ago. When I moved to the area, I went straight to them. Same quality, same honesty, same great service. That continuity means everything when you're making decisions about your home."
We Repair What We Sell. Most Don't.
Almost no window treatment company offers a real repair service. It's not profitable in the way a new sale is. It requires parts knowledge, installation experience, and a willingness to help a customer who isn't buying anything new.
We've been doing it since 1914. When your blinds fail — and eventually things do — we're still here. We stock genuine Hunter Douglas replacement parts. We know the older product lines. We service what we've installed for as long as you own it.
Learn About Our Repair Service →What We Bring to Every Installation
Not just experience — verifiable qualifications that protect you.
Hunter Douglas Master Installer
Owner Mark Trump holds Master Installer certification — among the highest designations in the window treatment trade.
Authorized Hunter Douglas Dealer
Full authorized status includes access to the complete Hunter Douglas line, Alustra Collection, genuine parts, and manufacturer warranties.
Fully Insured
We carry liability insurance on every job. You're protected whether we're in a studio apartment or a multi-room estate.
111 Years in Business
Longevity is its own credential. We've been vetted by 100,000+ customers across 111 years. The track record speaks.
The Values That Have Kept Us in Business for 111 Years
These aren't marketing statements. They're the reasons our customers come back — and send their kids.
Honesty First
We tell you what you need — not what costs the most. If we can repair it, we'll say so. If a lower-priced option fits your situation, we'll recommend it.
Custom, Always
There is no such thing as a standard window. Every measurement we take is specific to your home. Every product we order is made to those exact dimensions.
Craftsmanship That Lasts
We install window treatments meant to outlast trends. Hunter Douglas quality, proper installation technique, and lifetime warranty backing.
Relationships, Not Transactions
A sale ends when you write the check. A relationship continues when you call us in 10 years, or when you send your daughter to us when she buys her first home.
Accountability After Installation
We don't disappear. If something isn't right after we leave, we come back. That's not a policy — it's just how we've operated since 1914.
Your Home, Your Pace
No pressure consultations, no manufactured urgency. We've been around for 111 years. We'll still be here when you're ready to decide.
111 Years of Getting It Right — Starting with Your Windows
Schedule a free in-home consultation. Mark or a member of his trained team comes to your home, measures every window, brings samples — and gives you an honest quote at a fair price. No pressure, no gimmicks.