This is absolutely the best place to buy Hunter Douglas shades. I bought Hunter Douglas accordion shades 20 years ago from here and they're still in perfect condition. I just bought Hunter Douglas shades for my kitchen and couldn't be happier with the shades and service. The end caps on the valences shipped were the wrong color from Hunter. Curtain time was very responsive in getting them corrected. Paul, the designer from CurtainTime, helped me pick out the kitchen shades, and he was top notch and spot on. The shades are well worth the money as they are so well made and operate beautifully. Highly recommend this shop for any window treatment . read more

I stopped into Curtain Time because I was looking for Hunter Douglas blinds for my kitchen. I had driven by the store many times before, so I thought I would give it a try. The selection of blinds is HUGE. The staff there is great. Ilya is wonderful to work with. He helped me find the perfect blinds for my newly remodeled kitchen. Quality, custom blinds are not cheap, but you get what you pay for, as they say. Ilya and his staff deliver old-school service--expert and thoughtful. read more

They had a big selection. It's very hard to find a Curtain store these days. The sales woman was extremely polite and helpful, she went above and beyond. read more

* PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE - IT IS A TOTAL JOKE * I was psyched to see this place as I drove by. Curtains! I was looking for curtains for my new place! if you've ever shopped for curtains, it can be frustrating: Your only options are Wal-Mart or Bed Bath & Beyond. Or, this place.... I went in and was stunned - wow! Look at the selection! Hundreds to choose from! I took my time choosing out the ones I liked the best. When I inquired to one of the geriatrics who worked there if they had a particular one in stock. She said "I don't know" and to "follow me". She led me to the basement. I know, sounds scary right? It was. She led me to the area in the basement where they store their stock. Haphazard and senseless, old wooden shelves with mixed up packages of curtains. "It might be here" she gestured. I was stunned. Huh? Do you have the item I asked for or not? It should not be up to the customer to dig through garbage to find what they want! That's YOUR job, grandma!!! When I was back upstairs after finding NOTHING of any worth in the basement, I asked why do they have certain curtains displayed if they don't have it in stock. I got a gruff "Ask the owner." Yeah, I don't think so. I think I'll avoid this place like the plague instead. You should too. read more

Curtain Time - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Bought my curtains here for my upstairs 2 windows in the hall way, with their help I end up having 4 pieces. Using the leftover fabric to make 2 extra short curtains for my kitchen windows as well. They look absolutely adorable and function well in both places. My purpose was having something upstairs to keep some privacy but does't block the light. They look great. I was wandering inside for quite a while and didn't know Which piece to pick until the sweet lady introduced me this fabric. I like all my curtains a lot and for sure will come back next time. It took me a little bit over a week to get my stuff. read more

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I went to curtain time looking for oversized pleated curtains and hooks for my elderly parents moving into a first time apartment having sold their longtime home. This apartment had a 192inch wide window with a Travis rod hooked to the ceiling. My only answer to obtaining a pleated curtain and hooks, was to go to a specialty curtain store. The owners were more than gracious with their search in the store to accommodate and resolving this challenge. The time they spent with me was more than I could have expected. Friendly and more than knowledgeable. Cheryl Shea read more

people were nice at this place BUT, no design eye in the place. I ordered curtains that came out short when pulled back. I asked for pillows that were never made but charged my credit card. I wasn't asked to get charged nor did they follow up with me about the size pillows. Then I asked to send back my fabric and did not say they would charge me for shipping, just went ahead and took that, after they reinbursed me for the pillows that they never made. I had to look at my statement to know they had charged me for pillow. I would never go back. This is a place that is old school and does not think out of the box. Very out dated. read more

I set up an appointment with Ilya, one of the owners and, when I showed up, he was on the phone chatting with a friend and kept me waiting fifteen minutes. I then took some sample cellular shades home to choose a color. When Ilya came to my home to measure for my chosen color shade, he insisted I give him a down payment for 3/4 of the ESTIMATED cost. He told me he had to go back to the store and calculate the exact cost. He ESTIMATED at least $850 for 23" and $1000 for 30" windows including remote. When I told him I wanted an exact price before I gave him any $$, he stormed out and I never heard from him again. Apparently he doesn't need the business. read more

Very happy with curtain time and working with Marilyn. She came to my house and suggested how I could keep my curtains but modernize them. She was efficient communicative and followed the project to the end It was a pleasure working with this store. If I need additional curtains will not hesitate to return to this shop Very happy customer read more

Curtain Time - Curtains made by curtain time - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Just moved to Stoneham about two months ago. Saw this place as we explored the downtown area. Stopped in and was surprised by the selection. Picked out some curtains for our bedroom that we liked. Unfortunately, they weren't in stock. The lady working told us that they should be in within 1-2 weeks, so we ordered them. Sadly, that is all the nice things I can write about Curtain time. Since we placed our order 6 weeks ago they no longer return our calls. Anytime we call they take our order information to "look it up" and say they will get back to us. Not once have they gotten back to us. Between myself and my wife we have called and inquired 2-3 times per week, always getting the same run around. My wife even went into the store to just ask for our money back only to be told the worker couldn't do that, the owner had to. Once my wife got the owner on the phone she got the same run around, served with a side of attitude. 5 days later Eli, still waiting for a return call. You'd think these people would want to help / cater to the local clientele, sadly they do not. I will never buy anything from here again, nor recommend anyone I know go here. Customer service is non-existent. Only thing I will use curtain time for is to see product in hand, then I will give my money to someone else that deserves it that carries the same thing. read more

I love this place. I walk in here, and it feels like my own mom and sisters are helping me to decorate. Everyone who works here takes the time to figure out what you need. I didn't really know where to start when I first set out to find curtains for my new home, but the women at Curtain Time walked me through every room and offered suggestions, showed me fabrics, and explained pros and cons of picking certain types of window treatments over others. Shops like this remind me of why I love to shop at local, privately-owned businesses so much more than wandering cluelessly down the aisles at the bigger chain stores. And the prices here are truly affordable. I am a lifetime fan of this little place. read more

Just purchased my first house and was in a desperate need of a bath curtain and accessories. I went to a few of the department stores in the area and was shocked by the prices of a decent shower curtain. On my way home from a very unfulfilling search, I saw Curtain Time. I wasn't looking for window curtains but thought, why not. When I showed up, I saw someone locking the door. I ran up and the person opened it up, and introduced himself as the owner. I explained how I had been to a handful of places and couldn't find anything worth purchasing. Even though it was clearly after hours, he invited me in to take a look. Wow!!! Not only was that great service, but they had a fantastic selection. The owner was very patient and gave me my space. I ended up purchasing a shower curtain and accessory set for half the price of the department stores. I would definitely go back there for my next "project". read more

Well Done Ilya! My skylights look great now with the Hunter Douglas Applause Simplicity E50 - Vintage 3/4" Light Filtering 303. - Tea Biscuit was the perfect color with white walls - it looks just like light, fine linen. Everyone in my building seemed to be using this store. Ilya showed up on time, friendly, professional - showed me all the options, no pressure even though I went for the less expensive set. Simple design - no overly complicated gears or clips or tracks but simple, light weight...there's really nothing to break, come off track or get worn out. The installation was fast and masterful. Even though my skylights aren't perfectly rectangular, you wouldn't know it - the installation was perfect with no weird gaps. Love em. Highly recommended. read more

If you're looking for a curtain and blind store run by senior citizens who move slower than a glacier, then go to Curtain Time. They don't even have an up to date cash register! They're taking transactions down by hand and manually adding in the tax. It takes forever just to buy something a simple as a curtain rod. Also, their return policy mandates that they will only give you store credit - what a JOKE! If you're 75+ maybe this is your spot, but everyone else - GO ELSEWHERE. read more

I was in need of vertical blinds for a sliding glass door. Not being a fan of the "traditional" vertical blinds, I called Curtain Time to talk to someone about my options. I spoke to the owner who explained a few kinds to me then invited me to come into the store to show me what he had explained. I told him I was unable to get there until around closing time. He gave me his cell number and said he would still be there & just call when I arrived. I was able to get there just before the store closed. The owner was very patient with me and showed me samples of the different options he had explained over the phone. I ended up wanting the Luminette vertical blinds, which give an almost sheer-like appearance yet provide total privacy. I also wanted white wood blinds for a bedroom. The owner came to my house within two days of my store visit to measure the windows. I expressed my need to have these installed by a certain date. He assured me that would not be a problem and he totally came through for me! All the blinds were installed by my desired date. They look beautiful and work wonderfully. He was also kind enough to hold off on ordering until the tax-free weekend, which saved me a lot of money. I would recommend this store to anyone for their window treatment needs. Curtain Time has a great variety and the owner is very knowledgable and patient. I will definitely go back when I am ready to tackle curtains. -Kerry M. read more

My wife and I recently bought a new home with absolutely no window treatments. Because we were first-time homeowners, we had no knowledge of what type of curtains or blinds/shades to get. Our project was to get window treatments for roughly two dozen windows, including a large window with a large semi-circular transom window. The first time we arrived at Curtain Time, we were warmly greeted by Ashley, who took the time to discuss our expectations and aesthetic tastes for our home. We brought samples of our rugs and wall colors to the store so that we could properly match the decor with the proper curtains and treatments. When we spotted a few designs that we liked, she arranged for us to bring home window treatment samples so that we could see how they looked in our house. This gave us the reassurance that we needed and confirmed that were making the best decision when it came to making a large purchase. When it came to blinds and shades, Ilya, the owner of Curtain Time, went out of his way to show his expertise. We went with a variety of Hunter Douglas offerings to warm our home. In addition, he came to our house on a number of occasions (at least 3 or 4 times) to ensure that the treatments were measured properly as well as giving us the best guidance on how to properly decorate the various windows. After making our purchases, Ashley and Ilya arranged to have everything professionally installed so that we did not have to worry about getting the beautiful curtains and treatments on the window ourselves. The installer was extremely professional and nice and worked around my busy work schedule to come at a convenient time for us. Curtain Time made sure that all of the window treatments were installed perfectly and that we were happy with how they looked. I could not have been more impressed and pleased with Curtain Time and the very knowledgeable and friendly people that work there. Though it may seem a bit daunting to walk into the store and see the huge selection, the staff are able to work with your budget and personal tastes to help focus the selection to your preferences. Curtain Time made our huge project into a very manageable and straightforward experience. Our home looks beautiful and all of our guests are impressed with our selections (which we could not have done without Ashley, Ilya, and the installers). I have recommended Curtain Time to all of my friends and would go back in a heartbeat if I had any more window needs. read more

A great local business with expertise in curtains. Marilyn and Ilya are both very experienced at what they do. If you need a place where you can talk to people and touch and see the curtains, this is THE place to go. They are great REAL people. read more

I recently had curtain time produce and hang curtains in my new master bedroom. Ilya (the owner) was courteous, on-time and professional. He measured to perfection, I provided my choice of fabric, he had them produced and a colleague hung. Everything from start to finish was with ease. I am so pleased with the final product! read more

Got great service! Zeynep help me find the size I needed, 45 inches which is not very common these days. Zeynep was super pleasant, her great service makes me want to shop there for my future window needs. read more

Curtain heaven, if you're into that sort of thing. A huge store that sells 95% curtains, 5% shower curtains and bathroom accessories. The staff were extremely helpful in getting my mom into a nice custom-made set of curtains for her condo in Brookline. Extremely competent and nice woman named Monique came down to Coolidge Corner for her and did measurements there, sent a letter with xerox images of valence options, and is overseeing soup-to-nuts installation. My mom's saleslady was named Inge, which is worth a star in itself. I love downtown Stoneham: the theater, restaurants like U Me and Kro-Mel's, old-fashioned places like this you imagine have been ground under by Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware but solider on based on huge selection and great service. You can even go into the little boxing gym down the street and vent for a while. Check it out. read more

Outstanding customer service. Ilya and his installer were able to solve a logistical problem for me when competitors could only come up with a work-around. Result looks great and I will definitely be back. Super nice people. read more

i used to buy all my curtains, bedding, & shades from this store. until i went in there to have a shade made & had to bring it back cause it wasn't cut to the right size & the owner got belligerent!!! when i asked hm, are you going to cut me another shade??" he snapped @ me & said, no! that ended me from ever going in there again!!! after all,we're the people that put money in his pocket!!!!! so for the people that are giving the store 5 stars, you haven't dealt with the owner!!! wait till you do,you won't be raving!!!!!!!!! so i had to throw a $35.00 shade in the trash! & go to another store & have one cut right! dottie h. read more

For any fans of Nobregas this is the place to go. Great selection and wonderful assistance from Marylyn. I finally found a great place for curtains. read more

I am disappointed to read some of these ranting reviews. I have only shopped here a few times. I would say your best bet is to buy off the available product on display. Although everyone's tastes are different if a particular consumer has any, any longer. I chose linen woven cotton with a pick stitch trim and on another occasion bought Battenburg lace. I was satisfied with the product offerings. As with any retailer - buyer beware. If you order something sight unseen or a retailer does not have it readily in stock run, don't walk away. It is harder to find small businesses with some degree of customer service and everyone has an off-day... still not acceptable. I will have to go back and see if something has changed for the negative but I never had a rude sales woman at this shop. read more

I read the not so great reviews and hesitated on trying this place. My grandmother once mentioned it so I went for bathroom curtains and am so glad I did. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted and given a tour of the curtains that met my description. The woman (I believe owner) was very kind and very helpful. Before I left, I inquired about the Hunter Douglas shades that they carry. A very nice man from the back (I also believe he is an owner) came out and showed me a demonstration. I will be purchasing my living room shades from them as well. Great selection and very reasonable prices. Great find! read more

we bought our home 4 years ago... when we moved in we needed new window treatments for just about every room in the house... we looked at all the chain stores, we looked on-line and one day I was out driving and saw this place...when I went inside I was blown away with their selection... from blinds to valances we got it all here and saved a lot of time and money... they were extremely helpful and patient with us. To anyone who needs curtains, this is the place for you:) read more

So today I went into this store looking for curtains for my living room, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. When I walked into the store nobody greeted me. Ok, I thought, 2 sales people behind the counter talking to the only other customer in the store,about cats. GREAT. 10 minutes, still no eye contact, NO customer service, NOTHING..... Try to shop small business and support these places. Walked right out the door, by the counter and STILL nothing. Guess what JC Penney here I come with my $1500.00 curtain budget.Giving this place one star, just because I got a parking spot right outside the door. read more

I had a great experience using Curtain Time to install a custom window treatment for my bay window. Ilya, the owner, came personally to measure my windows and is as nice as can be! Zeynep, his designer, came as well to discuss the treatment options as well as design ideas for a window treatment that would compliment the shades. She is a doll! I went with the Hunter Douglas soft shades. And they look amazing!! Their very nice installer hung 4 shades and the window treatments in less than 45 minutes. I highly recommend Curtain Time for all of your window treatment needs. You will not be disappointed! read more

This is a place where you can still get personal outstanding service. We had a hunter douglas shade that needed repair and the owner went out of his way to fix the problem. We had bought the shade years earlier but the owner researched the sale and made sure we got it fixed. I cant imagine better more personalized service. Thank you curtain time! read more

I had been in a few years ago to the store and unfortunately at that time it was not a good experience. It was cluttered and the staff was unfriendly and aggressive. In February I visited again and found that the store has a new owner as well as new staff. They were very attentive and helpful. They were very easy going and my experience was a very good one. If you had been in the store over 7years ago and had no intention of returning, think again as your experience will be a better one. I know I will return! read more

I have purchased custom blinds, shutters and shades for three rooms in our home from Curtain Time and have been very very pleased with the level of service and the quality of the products. The owner, Ilya, is wonderful and takes the time needed to explain different product options, including price and features. He does not try to oversell and makes sure you get what you want. He comes out to measure and install and makes sure the product fits properly. It is almost impossible to get this kind of service anywhere else these days. Don't let the old fashioned appearance of the store fool you. They carry high quality items like Hunter Douglas,that cost more in other stores. read more

Huge selection of window dressings and a friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable staff. If you bring photos of your room they will help you get it just right!! read more

What an amazing place - these folks believe in customer service AND are really into curtains, fabric, and go out of their way to be helpful. They have been a godsend- especially after dealing with so many large department store outlets where there is no one to provide personal assistance and help you find what you are looking for- I knew nothing about curtains or interior design and it was such a gift to have someone so patiently start from square one and help me sort out what could work. read more

Curtain time has a great selection of curtains. On occasion curtains need to be ordered, but they arrive fast. The staff always calls for you to pick them up. Z is very helpful and willing to go the extra mile to find help you find the right curtains read more

First time shopping here. Amazing selection and outstanding service. It was difficult choosing, the more I looked the more I wanted!!! Found the perfect window treatments at reasonable prices!!! Going back the finish the rest of the windows! Worth the trip. No other store compares. read more

The past 38 years I have lived two city blocks from this store. They have always been overpriced with mediocre service, but I loved their products. On August 5, 2016 I purchased a few items, and was disappointed that they did not have the shower curtain liner that I needed. I ordered it on that day and had to pay in advance, and paid more than I should. Told the I would receive a call in a week or two, a month passed when I stopped by. They seemed to have forgotten about my order. After FIVE return trips and FOUR MONTHS, I told the presumed owner that I wanted my money back if the product was not available in two days as I had house guests arriving. I received a message that it would arrive in a few days. It did, and it will be the last time that I will darken their door. When I told the clerk that I had no intention of returning, her reply was "Have a nice day!" read more