In our opinion, faux wood – aka composite wood – has a bad reputation.  This is at least in part because faux wood from the last century, especially the mid century period, did somewhat look tacky compared to its real counterpart.  However, modern faux wood is much nicer-looking and offers a convenient long-lasting alternative to traditional wood. […]

Real wood is always best when you’re decorating a home… right?  Well, not necessarily.  In fact, when it comes to shutters, we almost always recommend composite wood shutters, rather than real wood.  There are a few cases where genuine wood is better, but on the whole, composites bring a lot of advantages with very few […]

Automated window shades are quickly becoming one of the more popular options for homeowners across the country. Due to their recent arrival on the market, some people may not have a clear understanding of the benefits these systems can provide. In this new post, we’ll explain a few of the reasons to buy automated window […]

Everyone knows that window blinds help keep your home cool and protect your eyes from the sun. Yet you may not have much experience when it comes to purchasing new blinds. It’s important to consult with the professionals before you make any final decisions. Our team at Made in the Shade can help when you […]

There are plenty of different options out there for shading your windows, and it’s hard to say that there’s a “best” option.  However, cordless cellular shades make a big argument for being the go-to solution.  They bring a lot of benefits, and very few drawbacks and they’re one of the products we’re most likely to […]

Homeowners have plenty of choices in how they dress up their windows, but for some reason, window shutters are often overlooked.  We think that’s a shame since traditional interior window shutters are an affordable, beautiful, and effective way to manage light and heat levels within a room. Curtains and blinds get all the attention, but […]