For many of us, summer is the perfect time to entertain friends and family outdoors. But dealing with the hot summer sun can be a hassle. This is where motorized sun shades come in. Not only do they keep your outdoor patio cool, but they can also be used to protect...
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Achieving a Balanced Look: Tips on Successfully Pairing Curtains with Shutters
Shutters alone may look great, but when combined with curtains, they can offer a host of advantages. The combination of curtains and wood shutters is a great way to achieve a beautiful and balanced look for any home. This combination provides both visual appeal and...
The best window shades for sliding glass doors
Window treatments can be chosen for either their practicality or their aesthetic appeal. Often, people are looking for something that combines both of these features. Norman® SmartDrapes™ is a product that does just that - it is both exquisite and functional, as well...
The Top 4 Benefits of motorized roller shades in your home
If you are in the market for new window coverings and want to go with a modern look, then a motorized roller shade is the best choice. While there are many different types of window treatments available on the market today, motorized roller shades offer several...
Motorized Room darkening shades for Church windows
While often used interchangeably, room darkening shades and blackout shades are different. Room darkening shades reduce approximately 95-99 percent of light entering a room. In comparison, blackout shades can sometimes eliminate up to 100% of light. Room darkening...
How to Control the Sun in Your Sunroom with Light-filtering Shades – Versatile Sun Shades for a North Raleigh Golf Community Home
Sunrooms make a beautiful addition to your house. A room made primarily of windows allows you to bring the outdoors inside. They are great at letting in natural light. But what happens when there is too much sun in your sunroom? Made in the Shade Raleigh recommends...
Interior Honeycomb Cellular Shades for a Custom-built Home in Wake Forest
Honeycomb cellular shades are one of the most popular items at Made in the Shade Raleigh. And for a good reason! Cellular shades are attractive, versatile and energy-efficient. They come in a variety of colors and light-control levels from sheer to blackout. What Are...
Motorized Roller Shades for a Modern Home in Raleigh, NC
Homeowners often balance function with aesthetics when choosing their homes' features. That includes window treatments. Most of the time, window treatments are chosen to solve a problem: privacy, sun glare, temperature control, etc. Motorized roller shades with...
Beautiful skylight shades for a Badin Lake, NC House Remodel
Remodeling a house can start to feel very overwhelming. Hiring a designer to manage and advise on a home remodeling project is one of the best investments you can make as a homeowner. At Made in the Shade Raleigh, we work with designers for all types of projects...
Motorized light filtering roller shades for a luxury custom townhome in Cary, NC
At Made in the Shade in Raleigh, NC, one of our favorite types of projects is custom home designs. This project involved the installation of motorized light filtering roller shades in the main living space. Our client in Cary, NC was building a new, luxury custom...