“We have a 1912 Craftsman in Bungalow Heaven and were nervous about anyone touching the original casings. Daniel measured every window himself and the wood blinds fit like they were always there.”
About us
Family owned,Hunter Douglasauthorized,owner-installed
Mount Wilson Blinds is Daniel Young. One owner who answers the phone, measures the windows, runs a local drapery workroom and installs the job himself. Named for the peak that watches over every home we work in.
Authorized Hunter Douglas Installation ServiceFamily owned & family runLocal drapery workroomSame person measures & installsFree in-home consultation
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Our story
Built on neighbors referring neighbors
Mount Wilson Blinds started with a simple frustration: too many window treatment companies had become either a franchise with rotating subcontractors or a website with a shipping label. Neither one sends the same person to measure and install, and neither one can fix what they sold you.
So Daniel built the company the other way around. He does the consultation, the measuring, the quote and the installation himself. Drapery and Roman shades are sewn in a local workroom, not shipped folded in a box. And because Mount Wilson Blinds is an authorized Hunter Douglas Installation Service, repairs on the best products in the industry stay warranty-safe.
The name is a promise. Mount Wilson is the peak above the foothills, visible from almost every home we work in. Enjoy your view of the outside.
Hunter Douglas authorized
What the authorization means
Mount Wilson Blinds is one of the few authorized Hunter Douglas repair technicians in the country. Here is why that matters for the shades already on your windows.
Factory-trained
Trained and authorized by Hunter Douglas on their products, lift systems and repair procedures, from Duette® honeycombs to PowerView® motorization.
Genuine parts
Repairs use genuine Hunter Douglas components ordered through the dealer network, not generic substitutes that fit “close enough.”
Warranty-safe repairs
Work performed by an authorized service keeps your Hunter Douglas warranty intact. Unauthorized repairs can void it.
What we stand for
Small company, serious standards
These are the promises we make on every job, written down so you can hold us to them.
The quote is the price
Itemized per window, installation included, in writing. If we mis-measure, that is on us, not you.
Same person, start to finish
The person who measures your windows is the person who installs them. No subcontractors, no re-explaining what you wanted.
A workroom, not a warehouse
Drapery and Roman shades are sewn locally to your window, pressed and delivered ready to hang.
Honest recommendations
We will talk you out of a product that is wrong for the window. Our reputation is worth more than an upsell.
Why Mount Wilson Blinds
How we compare
Franchise install services and online or DIY retailers each do some things well. Here is where a local, owner-run shop with its own workroom is different.
| What you get | Mount Wilson Blinds | Franchise install services | Online / DIY retailers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local drapery workroom | |||
| Authorized Hunter Douglas repair | Varies | ||
| Same person measures & installs (no subcontractors) | N/A | ||
| Bring your own fabric | |||
| Free in-home consultation | |||
| Direct communication with the owner | N/A | ||
| Property management grade options | Varies | ||
| Repairs on products we didn’t sell | Varies |
“Varies” means it depends on the individual location. Based on publicly advertised services; always confirm directly with any company before you buy.
Reviews
What neighbors say
From homes and businesses across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
“Motorized shades on twelve windows including the two-story foyer. He programmed sunrise and sunset schedules on the spot and walked us through the app before he left.”
“Honest pricing, no upsell. He talked me out of a more expensive option because our slider did not need it. Faux wood throughout and they look like the real thing.”
“We were rebuilding and completely overwhelmed. Daniel coordinated directly with our contractor and had the whole house done before move-in. Kind, patient, professional.”
“Top-down/bottom-up honeycombs in the canyon house. We finally have privacy from the road and still see the mountains from bed.”
“Our shutters look custom because they are. He noticed one window was out of square and built the frame to it instead of shimming and hiding it.”
“He handles three of our buildings. Consistent product, consistent pricing, and he shows up when he says he will.”
“The drapery came from a local workroom, not a box. No creases, perfect length, and it was hung and dressed the same afternoon. Guests ask about it every time.”
FAQ
About us, answered
Everything people ask before they book. Something else on your mind? Call or text and Daniel answers.
Daniel Young, the owner. He does the consultation, the measuring, the quote and the installation himself. There is no sales rep handing you off to a crew you have never met.
No. We are an independent, family-owned company based in Pasadena, not part of any franchise network and not a website with a shipping label. We are an authorized Hunter Douglas Installation Service with a local drapery workroom.
It means Hunter Douglas has trained and authorized us on their products, mechanisms and repair procedures, and that we repair with genuine Hunter Douglas parts. Repairs done by an authorized service keep your warranty intact; very few independent companies hold this authorization.
By appointment in Pasadena. Most clients skip it entirely: the consultation brings the samples to your home, in your light, which is where the decision should be made.
Pasadena is home base. We serve Arcadia, Temple City, Altadena and Sierra Madre, plus most of the San Gabriel Valley. Commercial projects further afield are welcome by quote.
Yes. We coordinate directly with your designer or general contractor on remodels and rebuilds, and we run standardized programs for property managers. One point of contact throughout.
Yes. Our local workroom sews customer-supplied fabric as readily as fabric from our books. We check the yardage, pattern repeat and lining with you before anything is cut.