Our Story

Why Your Windows Will Thank You

Window Wares officially opened its doors in 1985 when Gary decided that great window coverings shouldn't require guesswork, cookie-cutter solutions, or pushy sales pitches.

In the early days, custom drapery was the heart of what we did. Right here in Mill Creek, Gary’s father, Wally, ran a bustling workroom—personally measuring, cutting, and hand-tailoring every single pleat. But as heavy swags and jabots gave way to cleaner lines, softer natural light, and modern ease, we happily adapted. By 1999, we traded our drapery scissors for sleek modern mechanisms, dedicating our craft entirely to premier custom shades, blinds, and shutters.

Today, we’re adapting once again. With automated smart homes becoming the new standard, we’ve fully embraced motorization—bringing you shades and blinds that glide open with a handheld remote, a tap on your phone, or a simple voice command to start your day.

Setting Down Roots Across from City Hall

In 1989, we moved into our showroom on the corner of Mill Creek Boulevard and Main Street—right across from City Hall. Four decades later, we’re still right here on the same corner, doing what we love best.

To make sure our clients always get the best engineering on the market, we went all-in and partnered exclusively with Hunter Douglas. Today, as a Centurion Gallery dealer, we carry the full portfolio—meaning exclusive shade fabrics, gallery pricing, and clever perks like energy-efficient cellular designs that trap winter heat and trim your utility bills.

Still Proudly Family-Run

Through every design shift, fabric trend, and smart-tech upgrade, one thing hasn't budged: we’re an independent family business through and through. Gary still steers the ship alongside his sister Gaylene, who keeps our showroom running seamlessly, and his son Michael, who brings the showroom experience straight to your living room through personalized in-home sales, design consultations, and precision measuring.

We handle every step ourselves—from that first in-home visit to the final click of the bracket. Whether you’ve been shopping with us since our drapery days or just moved into the neighborhood with a wall of bare glass, stop by our showroom, book an in-home consultation, and let our family help you love your view again.

— The Walkoski Family