Cliff Park & Marycliff · Lower South Hill
Window Treatments for Historic Cliff Park & Marycliff Homes
For Spokane's grandest historic homes, where every window is part of the architecture.
Spokane's Age of Elegance
Just uphill from downtown, the Marycliff-Cliff Park Historic District holds some of the most significant homes in the Inland Northwest. Most were built between 1889 and 1941, many designed by Kirtland Cutter, in Tudor, Georgian, Jacobethan and Spanish Colonial Revival styles, with more modest bungalows on top of the cliff.
Homes like these have tall windows, deep sills, bays, transoms and original glass. They call for window treatments with real craftsmanship: the right fabric, the right proportions and hardware that suits the period.
Proportion, fabric and restraint
Layla, our lead designer, grew up in Spokane and has spent more than 20 years in interior design in Seattle, Dubai and San Francisco. Formal historic rooms are where her experience shows most: choosing drapery length and fullness for tall ceilings, the right pleat for the period, and fabrics with enough weight to hang beautifully.
She'll also tell you where not to add anything. A well-designed historic room often has fewer, better treatments.
Layla, Lead Designer · 20+ years in interior design
What Works Beautifully in Cliff Park & Marycliff
Custom Drapery & Valances
Made to order with the right lining, pleat and hardware for the room. Frames the window, adds warmth and finishes a formal space.
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Custom Roman Shades
Soft, tailored folds in linen, wool blends or a beautiful print. The classic choice for traditional rooms, and lovely layered under drapery.
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Cellular Shades
The most insulating shade we sell. Top-down/bottom-up versions give privacy at street level and daylight from above.
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Real Wood Blinds
Timeless and adjustable, with stains chosen to sit comfortably next to original woodwork. Made for arched and unusual shapes too.
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Blackout for Bedrooms
Blackout shades layered with lined drapery for real darkness and a beautifully finished bedroom.
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Motorized Shades
Rechargeable battery motors, so no rewiring. One tap, your voice or a schedule. Ideal for tall and hard-to-reach windows.
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Parlors & living rooms
Floor-length drapery, often interlined, with a functional shade behind it for light and privacy.
Dining rooms
Cornices or valances with Roman shades for a tailored, formal finish.
Libraries & studies
Wood blinds or Roman shades in heavier fabrics for warmth and controllable light.
Stairwells & tall windows
Motorized shades so high windows are easy to use every day.
Questions from Cliff Park & Marycliff Homeowners
What window treatments suit a historic Tudor or Georgian Revival home?
Custom floor-length drapery, cornices and valances, and tailored Roman shades suit formal historic rooms. A cellular shade behind drapery adds insulation and privacy without changing the look.
Can window treatments help protect antiques and art?
Yes. Shades and lined drapery reduce the sunlight that fades wood, fabric and artwork, and motorized shades can close on a schedule before the strongest sun.
Will installation damage original plaster or trim?
We plan mounting carefully with you before installing and choose the approach that best protects original materials.
Can you match a period look?
Yes. Layla brings fabric and hardware samples suited to the period of your home so you can see them in your own rooms.
Do you work with interior designers and architects?
Yes. We're happy to coordinate fabrics, colors and timing with your designer, architect or contractor.
Is motorization possible in a historic home?
Yes. Rechargeable battery motors need no wiring, so they can be added without opening walls.
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Book a Private Design Consultation
Layla will come to your Cliff Park & Marycliff home with samples, measure every window and give you a clear written quote. No pressure, ever.