Window Wow
Enjoy Your Outdoor Spaces with Made in the Shade’s Custom Solutions
By Amy Morgan
September in San Antonio can seem like just an extension of summer, with little relief from the sun and heat. Are you tired of being trapped indoors, unable to use your patio or grill for months on end? Installing an awning, custom outdoor shade or screen will allow you to enjoy your porch without withering under the sun’s blaze.
If you are ready to reclaim your outdoor space, look no further than Made in the Shade. The local, family-owned company has been helping San Antonians with blinds, window coverings, shades and awnings since 1994, when Cathy Morse singlehandedly started the business. Now her son, Josh, and his wife, Jess, manage not only the San Antonio location but have expanded the business to license 158 independent franchises across the United States and Canada. And Josh’s a SA native; the Ronald Reagan High School graduate has lived in Rogers Ranch for more than
20 years.
For those who’d like to view Made in the Shade’s outdoor awnings, patio covers or large material samples in person, their well-equipped showroom is located on Broadway by the airport. The entire collection of window treatments – blinds, shades, shutters and more – can be viewed online at www.madeintheshadesa.com.
But most of Made in the Shade’s customers prefer for one of their trained designed consultants to bring their
sample collections to the house for a free, personalized consultation with no obligation.
“It’s easier to select the perfect product, color, and texture that will transform your room when you are looking at samples in your own home,” Josh said. Beyond beauty, window fashions also provide solutions for privacy, light control, and even energy efficiency, important as CPS’s rates continue to rise.
Unlike bargain blind retailers who expect you to measure your own windows with a pencil and ruler, a process ripe for error, Made in the Shade’s design consultants will professionally measure each window to the eighth of an inch with laser technology to ensure every window treatment fits perfectly into its unique opening. Once a selection has been made and the product is received in San Antonio, installation takes just one day, and the company offers a limited lifetime warranty on shutters and shades, one year for labor, and five years on motorized parts.
Made in the Shade takes advantage of prices negotiated through large buying networks to pass along savings to their customers. But Josh and the San Antonio team still provide the same personalized customer service his mother did three decades ago. The company’s more than 200 5-star Google reviews and Top-Rated Window Treatment Specialist designation speak to their service emphasis.
Window covering trends include stylish layered shades that offer privacy yet allow in light and are a great upgrade to a home without the cost of a remodel, Josh said. Popular now are motorized screens or shades that glide effortlessly with one push of a button or interface with a smart home system to raise and lower coverings at pre-programmed times – a valuable safety consideration when you are away
from home.
Whether you’re looking for a way to control light, access hard-to-reach windows, or a convenient way to open and close shades in virtually any room setting, motorization is the ultimate solution. A sun-sensored control can help lower energy costs, and motorized window treatments cause less wear and tear on blinds and shades, increasing the longevity of your investment.
Motorized shades also are the safest option for homes with children or pets, as they include no dangling cords, an important liability consideration for offices, rental properties or Airbnbs. By adding motorization to your window treatments, you will be able to open one shade at a time or multiple shades all at once. If you upgrade now, your install technician will program your motorized window treatments so you can control your shades through an app or schedule operation daily without another thought (or lifting a finger). With a minimum purchase of three qualifying motorized shades, customers will receive a free Smart Home Hub and
set up – a $350 value!
Book your free consultation today and see how Made in the Shade’s window coverings can allow you to enjoy your outdoor areas and instantly update your home.
