Chelsea

Chelsea is not an easy neighborhood for window treatments. Converted loft buildings feature windows taller and wider than anything in the standard size range. Ground-floor townhouse units on side streets need privacy solutions that don’t compromise the period character of the windows. West-facing apartments along the Hudson side catch intense afternoon sun that standard fabric curtains can’t adequately block. Hunter Douglas window treatments are built for exactly those conditions — made to measure, fabricated with care, and installed by our team.

Hunter Douglas blinds are available in wood, faux wood, and aluminum in a full range of slat widths, finishes, and lift systems. Faux wood blinds are practical for Chelsea kitchens and bathrooms that see humidity, as they hold their shape in conditions where real wood warps over time. Wood blinds bring warmth and architectural presence to living rooms and bedrooms in the neighborhood’s pre-war townhouses and co-ops. Aluminum blinds offer a clean, minimal look that works particularly well in the converted loft spaces where the aesthetic leans more contemporary. All blinds are available with cordless lift or motorized control through Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation.

Hunter Douglas shades cover every light management need a Chelsea home is likely to present. Cellular honeycomb shades trap air in their pockets to insulate large windows against both summer heat and winter drafts, which matters in buildings where the windows are original. Roller and solar shades let light in while cutting glare and UV exposure, allowing clear sightlines to the outside in a neighborhood where the views from upper-floor lofts are part of what you’re paying for. Roman shades bring a softer, more tailored look to bedrooms and living rooms in the brownstones and townhouses on the numbered streets. Sheers and banded shades diffuse light beautifully in spaces where the goal is to brighten the room rather than darken it. Woven wood shades introduce natural texture into rooms that benefit from warmth. Every shade is available in light-filtering, room-darkening, and blackout opacities, with motorized control available across the full line.

Plantation-style shutters are one of the most enduring choices for Chelsea’s pre-war double-hung windows, where the architecture of the window itself is a feature worth keeping visible. Hunter Douglas composite shutters resist the humidity and temperature swings that come with the building’s age and occupancy density typical of NYC. Wood shutters are available for homeowners who want a more traditional finish and are working in a controlled climate environment. Both options are available with tilt rods or hidden tilt mechanisms for a cleaner look, and can be built to fit arched, angled, or otherwise non-standard window openings that appear throughout Chelsea’s older residential buildings.

Custom drapery through Carole Fabrics™ offers a selection that spans modern linens and textured weaves to formal silk-look fabrics suited to the more classically appointed rooms in Chelsea’s landmarked buildings. Drapery works particularly well layered over a shade or blind in a room where light control and aesthetics both matter — a sheer under a heavier drape gives you full flexibility from bright to private in a single window. Hardware, mounting style, fullness, and pleat type are all designed for your style, not pulled from a catalog.

As the go-to Benjamin Moore paint store in Chelsea, Janovic carries the full Benjamin Moore line, along with specialty finishes, primers, and professional products. Our products cover the full range of surface conditions — original horsehair plaster in pre-war co-ops, poured concrete in converted industrial buildings, brick in townhouses, and modern drywall in newer construction — and the right paint and primer choice depends on what’s underneath. Our color consultants can come to your home for an on-site visit to assess your surfaces before you buy, so you’re not discovering mid-project that the product you chose isn’t right for the wall behind it.

We are also proud to be a trusted dealer of Portola Paints and Farrow & Ball.

Benjamin Moore’s AURA® Interior line is the flagship, offering deep color accuracy, excellent hide, and a finish that holds up to the daily wear and tear New York City apartment walls endure. Ben® Interior is a reliable choice for contractors and homeowners working on a tighter budget without sacrificing quality. Waterborne Ceiling Paint in Benjamin Moore’s ultra-flat finish keeps ceilings reading cleanly in rooms with high ceilings and complex architectural detail — a common situation in Chelsea lofts and pre-war units alike. Specialty interior formulations include AURA® Bath & Spa for high-humidity rooms and Ultra Spec® for commercial and high-traffic applications.

For surfaces where standard paint isn’t the answer, our Chelsea paint store carries one of the most comprehensive selections of decorative finishes available in NYC. Venetian plaster products from Kolcaustico and Meoded create a dimensional texture on walls that paint can’t replicate. Metallic finishes from Modern Masters and Golden Paintworks® add depth to accent surfaces in design-forward spaces. Glazes, tints, and tonal layering materials let designers and skilled painters achieve effects that standard latex paints are not built for. Our team can help you identify which specialty product is right for the effect you’re after.

Janovic is your one-stop shop for all things paint. For decades, we have been the Chelsea paint store that professionals have relied on for quality tools to get the job done right the first time. We carry roller brushes, tape, drop cloths, extension poles, and much more from professional-grade suppliers. Whether this is your first time painting your apartment or you’re a professional looking for a reliable paint supplier, Janovic has what you need. And you can always bring your questions to our team, who have been working throughout NYC and its neighborhoods for years.

Janovic is located at 215 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. We’re closed Sundays. Our design department is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The design store in Chelsea and the surrounding neighborhoods, trusted for paint, design services, and delivery, has been at 215 7th Avenue for decades. We proudly serve Chelsea and the surrounding communities throughout Manhattan.

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