Reviews

Made in the Shade was excellent to work with. So kind and knowledgeable about all the options - even ones I would never have known existed! They helped us to make the best decision for our home. Install went smoothly and quickly and we are LOVING the shades - they are...

The customer service was outstanding, and the products are exquisite. I could not recommend them more to elevate your home! Response from the owner: We really appreciate that! So glad you’re enjoying the new drapery and it makes us happy to know it adds that special...

Made in the Shade was an excellent company to work with in every aspect of the business- communication, quality of work and product as well as being professional, friendly and prompt. Worked with Jeremy and Nathaniel Response from the owner: We really appreciate your...

These people are the best. They know what they are doing and they are professional and courteous. Nolan and Matt did the installation and they were on time and explained what they did and willing to come back to make any adjustments. These are the type of people that...

Outstanding on every level! Personal and knowledgeable workers, and super-efficient. Definitely an upgrade for our home. We’d recommend Made in the Shade for sure! Response from the owner: Thanks for the great recommendation, and very glad to be able to work with you!...

I struggled to find the best cellular shades for my new home. Carolyn was so helpful, suggesting just the right shades which are installed & perfect. Nolan & Matt know installation making it so easy. They were very kind & helpful. Made in the Shade is an...

Fantastic experience with Made in the Shade! Very professional! Went above and beyond!!! Highly recommend! I also used another highly advertised chain for three of my windows and was very disappointed. Don’t bother looking elsewhere. Made In The Shade is who you want...

David listened carefully to our wishes about the open look we wanted to achieve for our newly constructed home. His extensive experience and focus on customer service helped us select a combination of roller shades and blinds that worked perfectly for us. It was a...

The ultimate professionals! We will ALWAYS work with Made in the Shade when we can because the several experiences we have had have all been first-rate. They are always responsive, timely and courteous - through every step of the process. The shades/blinds also look...

Highly recommend! We love our curtains. Response from the owner: Thanks so much Jessica! We're glad you love them and we enjoyed working with you! Read this review and more like it on our Google Business Profile.

From helping to select the perfect shade for our living room to the hanging of it.( Including making sure it was perfect. )Working with "Made in the Shade" was better then we ever expected. Thank you Brad Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words! We...

Made in the shade was very easy to work with, and did a great job! Love our new window shades. Will definitely use them again in the future. Response from the owner: Very happy to work with you, thank you for this great review! Read this review and more like it on...

Brad is so knowledgeable and made the whole process of picking, purchasing, and installing new shades so easy! They look beautiful and work like a dream! Response from the owner: Thanks so much! We really love helping people find the right fit, and we’re glad the...

Made in the Shade were wonderful to work with. They always arrived right on time. Brad was very knowledgeable about the products and very helpful in guiding me through the process. Matt and Nolan were the installers for my project. They were very courteous,...

So happy that we chose Made in the Shade for our new blinds. The service and quality are exceptional. I guarantee you will not be able to a better company for all your window treatments. Or nicer staff. Response from the owner: We’re so glad you chose us for your...

I sought out and got a number of estimates from companies to come up with a solution to intense direct sunlight hitting the front of my house in the afternoons. Furniture inside the house has faded as a result of the sunlight. We landed on Made In The Shade for a lot...

These are the people you want. A locally owned small business run in the way it used to be before corporations and franchises took over—ie. people who take personal pride in their work and products. The owner himself came out to measure my windows, he showed me...

Jeremy was on time and very friendly. He was able to finish the job in an appropriate time frame. I highly recommend this company! Response from the owner: Thank you so much! I’m glad everything went smoothly and that you’re happy with the work. We appreciate your...

Absolutely loving the shades we got from Made in the Shade. Jeremy was great to work with. He was a huge help picking out the color, style and percentage (would have never thought black until he mentioned it). Took about 3 weeks to get in and get them installed. Would...

Made in the Shade did an excellent job installing shades in my house! I would use them again. Response from the owner: Thanks so much for the kind review! We enjoyed working with you and are glad you are enjoying your new shades. Read this review and more like it on...

Brad was knowledgeable and helpful, patiently explaining the choices available for my windows. The install went great and I am so pleased with the quality and appearance of my shades. I definitely recommend this company for your blinds and shades needs. Response from...

Great service, very happy with the final product. Jeremy and Nathaniel communicated very well and went out of their way to get my job done in a reasonable timeframe. Highly recommend! Response from the owner: Thanks Tad! Glad it worked out and we appreciate the...

Very glad we used Made in the Shade for our window blinds. Brad Hicks and his team were very professional and personable in addition to knowing everything about window treatments from selection to installation. Altogether a seamless process. Response from the owner:...

Timely, professional, thorough & kind!!! Response from the owner: Thanks so much Robin! It was a pleasure working with you!

Timely and courteous. Great products and good communication. Highly recommend! Response from the owner: Thanks Marty!  We appreciate you!

Made in the Shade created the perfect solution for our window. We had one window that needed a special shade. Brad designed a custom valance that matches all of our window frames. He is creative and meticulous! This company did all our shades throughout our home and...

We had a wonderful experience with Made in the Shade! David and his wife Carolyn were great to work with and extremely responsive. They offer a nice range of products, and made good recommendations based on our needs. We ended up with the blinds for the whole house...

Great service. Easy scheduling; wide choice of options; quick efficient installation; excellent shades. Response from the owner: We really appreciate the kind words! So happy to hear the process was smooth and the shades turned out great.

Great value, speed, and communication. Response from the owner: Thanks Austin, great working with you!

Great experience.. made the installation perfect! Thx. Response from the owner: Very happy to work with you, thank you Claire!

I had a great experience! Super knowledgeable (they’ll guide you as much as you need but won’t push anything on you), fast response times, and reasonable prices. If I need more shades in the future, I’ll use them in a heartbeat. Response from the owner: Thanks Ingrid,...

Made in The Shade is a great company to work with. Their products are well-made, prices are competitive, and their people are knowledgeable and professional. Response from the owner: Thanks so much Susanne! We really enjoyed working with you and appreciate you. Thanks...

Exceptional, professional service. Jeremy was very attentive to details. Good communication regarding the process. He and his team delivered and installed the shade and cleaned up the area afterwards. We are incredibly pleased with the quality of the shade and the...

My sales rep Carolyn is super nice and very professional. Her measurements were accurate, she made great suggestions and truly listens to her clients rather than trying to just cram down your throat a bunch of pitches like another company did (and they were almost...

PHENOMENAL experience! From the initial reach out to the install, we truly had the most incredible experience. Brad was extremely knowledgeable, personable and professional, while also being helpful and not salesey or pushy whatsoever. A rare combination!This is an...

I could not be happier with the product and the service provided. My living room is finally comfortable in the summer! Response from the owner: Thank you, Jeanne! We’re thrilled the new roller shades are keeping your living room cool this summer. Enjoy the comfort,...

Made in the Shade was a pleasure to work with. They explained the many different options of interior shutters and helped with the selection of the best white to match existing trim. The met their installation date and the crew was courteous and professional. Cleanup...

Made in the Shade of Durham is the answer to my afternoon sunshine and non-standard window problem. From the first call to the end of the installation, I received outstanding expertise and professionalism. David Richardson offered me solutions, provided a timely and...

Best Ever Service, Company, Installer AND…an Incredible, Great Looking Remote Control 8’ Wide Shade! You cannot go wrong with these guys! Response from the owner: So glad everything went so nicely Andy, it was fantastic working with you. Thanks!

Excellent product and professional installation at a fair price. Response from the owner: Thank you so much! We enjoyed working with you and appreciate the recommendation!

Great experience with Made in the Shade. Easy communication, timely and beautiful installation. Highly recommend. Response from the owner: Thank you for the opportunity and the kind review.

Made in the Shade has been a wonderful company to deal with! They contacted me the same day I first reached out via the internet. Top notch fellas measuring and recommending blinds and installing them. Everything was just as they said it would be. My husband and I...

I purchased 3 times with them for a reason- superb attention, quality, and professionalism. Response from the owner: Thank you! It has been fun working with you on your new home.

Excellent customer service from Jeremy! Got an appointment the same week I called, a quote the same day he came out, quick delivery and professional install. A cut above the company I had been using for blinds and shades! Response from the owner: Thanks! Your new...

This company was great! They came exactly when they said, helped me with selection in a no pressure manner and completed the project when and exactly as stated! Can’t recommend highly enough! Response from the owner: It was really nice working with you, thank...

Made in the Shade did a great job on our outdoor shade. They performed on time and with no problems thought of everything including EV zip ties for the wires. Response from the owner: Thanks Karen. Enjoy the patio space!  

My new shades are really classy looking! They also are more functional than my old curtains. I'd call Made in the Shade again in a heartbeat. Response from the owner: Really nice working with you Kay, and thanks for these kind words!

Jeremy and team are incredible- they did an exquisite job on blinds for my home, being very responsive and creative. Made in the shade will do you right- very highly professional and recommended! Thank you!!!! Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Jennifer! It...

Brad has been great to work with. We had him install blinds and shutters in our first house in Briar Chapel in 2021 and just finished up a new installation in 2025 in Chapel Ridge. He is prompt, open to suggestions and cost effective. I can highly, highly recommend...

I have engaged with MITS many times over the past 18 months in our Chapel Hill home -Brad has been fantastic to deal with-I can't say enough about their performance-from beginning to end...I'm sure their Greenhouse location will be a huge success! Response from the...

Excellent experience from start to finish with Brad. Non big- box company with personal in- home selection of materials and installation by same personnel. The light filtering shades add to the appearance of the sun room in addition to sun control. I highly recommend...

From first contact to completion of the project, Brad was very professional and personable. Outstanding! Response from the owner: Thanks so much it was really nice working with you. Glad the solar shades came out so nicely!

Excellent service, great product, expert installation. Thoroughly enjoyed working with Brad at Made in the Shade. He provided good advice, worked with my specific requirements and constraints, and was personable and friendly throughout. Highly recommended. Response...

Made in the Shade team was excellent. They had many fabrics and colors to choose from. Very helpful and easy to work with. I highly recommend them. Response from the owner: Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you love your new shades and that we could...

Made in the Shade has been wonderful to work with. Professional and willing to share suggestions. Pricing was in line, or slightly below the first shade specialist we called. Made in the Shade beat the installation date they put on themselves and they were fast, neat...

Excellent service, always on time, and most importantly very happy with the shutters!!!! Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad to hear you're happy with the shutters and our service. It was a pleasure working with you!

Dave was truly an expert who helped us see all the options for our deck shade, and without any push gave us some really helpful advice. Then the install and flexibility with our timing was super. So glad we chose Made in the Shade! Response from the owner: Thanks so...

Working with Brad was a breeze from start to finish. Reasonably priced and professional installation. I cannot recommend them any higher. Beautiful shades! Response from the owner: Thanks Kevin, glad the shades came out so nicely!

Very knowledgeable and professional service, on time and neat. Did not try to upsell. We would highly recommend. 👍👍 Response from the owner: Thank you! Glad you love your shades

Brad and company are not only very good at their trade, they are also very kind and courteous. I would recommend them without reservation. Response from the owner: Thanks so much, Gary! It really means a lot to hear that. We’re grateful for the recommendation and glad...

Great service! Response from the owner: Thank you! We are glad you love your shutters!

I recently purchased Planation Shutters for my home from Made In The Shade. Competitive price, timely delivery (one week early!!), professional installation and most of all a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend their company!! Response from the owner: Thank you,...

Absolute rockstar team. Professional, great quality, and fair prices. We love the work they have done in our home! They made great recommendations and we couldn’t be happier with the outcomes. Response from the owner: Thank you for the fun experience and very kind...

I found Made in the Shade online when we were in need of blinds. There were so many great reviews we called them. I can’t say enough about how pleased we were. The service was fast, the installers were polite and skilled. And the product was so nice. Jeremy helped...

Brad was very responsive from the start of the process through the installation. He was able to come out and do the measurements and provided the quote promptly. Made helpful suggestions on type of shade and color. The installation was quick and they were able to work...

Made in the Shade is an outstanding company. They are extremely knowledgeable, customer-oriented, courteous, and respectful of the clients time, in addition to offering a fine selection of products. I recommend them highly. Response from the owner: Thanks for the kind...