The new year offers great chances to update your living spaces. Stylish and functional window treatments can make a big difference. If you want to keep up with the latest window trends, 2025 will have many great options. You can improve your privacy, save energy, and...
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Color Trends For 2025: Find Inspiration for Your Home
As the proud owner of a Blind and Drapery Company, every fall, I eagerly anticipate the announcement of the paint suppliers’ Color of the Year selections. These trends influence not only fashion but also home décor, offering fresh inspiration for homeowners looking to...
Is your home a reflection of you?
Making your home a reflection of you involves infusing your personal style, interests, and personality into your living space. Here are some tips to enhance your home with window coverings and other products in various styles, colors, and textures. Identify Your...
What can I expect at a Made in the Shade Home Consultation?
When you schedule a free consultation in your home, one of our professional team members will come to your home. They will discuss your needs, preferences, and goals for the project or service you're interested in. We will evaluate your windows and discuss heat and...
Enhance Your Home with Norman’s Brand Smart Drapes – Available Now in Airdrie, Alberta
Welcome to the future of home comfort and style! If you’re from Airdrie, Alberta, or the surrounding areas and looking to upgrade your home, you’ll be thrilled to learn about the revolutionary Norman’s Brand Smart Drapes. Ideal for modern homes, these drapes offer a...
Exploring the Latest Trends in Window Treatments with Made in the Shade Blinds & More.
In the realm of interior design, window treatments play a crucial role in defining the ambiance and functionality of a space. Whether you're looking to enhance privacy, control light, or elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home, staying abreast of the latest trends...
Your Teenager Needs His/Her Space!
The teenage years can be a challenging and transitional time. These are the years between childhood and adolescence and the pendulum can vary day to day. Because it is such an important time in your childs’ development it is a good time to allow them to transform...
Design Tips to Create a High End Look in your Home
You don’t have to be wealthy to get that high end look you see in magazines. There are little tricks and design hacks that you can use to create a sophisticated space. Incorporate these design tips and recreate your space to feel luxurious and elegant.   It takes...
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE MADE IN THE SHADE CLIENTS
We have been noticing that some of our competitors are offering their clients huge discount sales, sometimes up to 40% off, on select blinds.  Out of curiosity, we have done our own research and compared apples to apples and found that these so called sales are...
Home Decor Trends for 2020: Whats Trending?
Planning a reno or wanting to up your homes design game? Here is what is trending going into 2020. Feel free to implement the following trends into your home to bring it to its full potential or just take bits and pieces of inspiration to give a fresh look. Whether...
7 Guidelines To Consider When Buying Window Blinds or Shades
7 Guidelines To Consider When Buying Window Blinds/Shades Windows are the focal point in a room, so blinds/shades should be both decorative and functional. There are so many options to consider when buying window blinds/shades that the task of choosing the right...
Palladian Shelf to the Rescue
Using a Palladian Shelf for Large Window Openings A Palladian Window Shelf is an easy way to address several different challenges for window treatments, namely for large openings. While we spend a great amount of time selling window treatments, we put as much emphasis...