A short story about us

• Before Downeast Shades, automating any complex environment—from high-traffic restaurants to corporate conference rooms—often meant dealing with mismatched technologies, unreliable hardware, and an integration process that was anything but seamless. We saw the persistent challenge of systems failing when they were needed most.

The Catalyst

The Eureka Moment

• We realized that the robustness and reliability required by enterprise-level projects were missing in the residential sector. Downeast Shades was founded to eliminate that friction, combining beautiful, custom window treatments with our proven commercial-grade smart home technology for truly effortless, dependable control at home.

Our Mission

• To transform living spaces by delivering sophisticated, reliable, and aesthetically perfect home automation, backed by over a decade of high-demand commercial integration expertise.

• David Rouse, Principal Designer & Owner

  • Focus: David is the creative and technical force behind Downeast Shades. With extensive experience in both architectural design and advanced home automation, he personally oversees the planning phase of every project. His commitment is ensuring that every automated shade system enhances the home’s beauty and functions with silent, precise reliability.

  • Chris Rouse, Lead Integration Specialist/Project Manager

    Focus: Chris is the force behind the technical implimentation working with the installation team.

  • Glenn Drane, Lead Installation Specialist

    Focus: Glenn and his team are the one's that make it all happen. Putting the plan and equipment into action.

Meet The Leadership Team

Key Metrics

• 13 High-Profile Commercial Integrations (Sound, Video, Lighting & Shades for Burton's Grill & Bar locations)

• Enterprise-Level Systems Implemented (Comprehensive integration for Analog Devices Conference Rooms)

• 12+ Years of Focused Automation Experience

• Commercial Reliability, Residential Luxury: We bring the robustness and precision required by corporate clients directly to your home.

Partnerships

Community & Sustainability

• We are committed to local community support and sustainable practices. Our automated systems are designed to maximize daylight harvesting and energy efficiency, reducing the long-term environmental footprint of the homes we integrate.

Smart Shades

Transforming homes with automated shade and integration solutions.

Home Integration

Our projects showcase seamless integration of automated shades into various home environments, enhancing comfort and style while providing innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences.

Innovative Solutions

We pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge automated shade solutions that enhance home aesthetics and functionality, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

The automated shades transformed our home, providing convenience and elegance. Highly recommend Downeast Shades!

Sarah J.

★★★★★