I used to stare at my computer studying images of perfectly styled homes on social media. I’d glance around my living room, noting the furnishings and décor, and look back at the screen and ask myself, how did they do that? I had all the same items — a good rug, plush...
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The True Value of Custom Window Treatments
Before I dive into our topic today, let me tell you a little story… Long before I opened Made in the Shade North DFW, I had my own window treatment hunting experience, and to say it was unsatisfactory is putting it mildly. First, custom treatments were expensive....
New, Clever & Unexpected Window Treatment Trends for 2019
Well, it’s that time of year again — when we look back on 2018 window treatment trends and make our predictions for 2019! And wow, it’s been such a BIG year for us. Thank you so, so much for entrusting your homes to our care. It truly means the world to us. Not...
Best Christmas Events for Families New to Denton, TX
Hey y’all! Maybe it’s the dropping temperatures… maybe it’s the strings of lights that seem to have appeared overnight all over town… or maybe it’s because December is officially here — but boy, am I in the Christmas spirit! Just the other day, a client who’s new to...
What are the Best Window Treatments for Your Breakfast Nook?
There’s something special about curling up in a nook with a knit blanket, a morning cup of hot tea or cocoa, and a great view! Add some cold weather to the outdoors, and you’ve got yourself a comfy-cozy paradise. Whether your breakfast nook is perfect for two or...
What Window Treatments are Best for Your Children’s Safety?
Fall. Halloween. Spiced lattes. Pumpkins and hayrides in Denton. These are all events we associate with October. Do you know what else October is famous for? It’s National Window Covering Safety Month. I know, I know, the topic probably doesn’t whip you into...
A Quick & Easy Guide on How to Clean Your Window Treatments
You’ve just taken a look at several different window treatment options in your space. There are a couple aesthetics you just LOVE, but you can’t decide which to choose... Sometimes, maintenance can be the tie-breaker! I know it sounds a little silly, but if you’re...
5 Steps for Rightsizing & Simplifying Your Home
Last September, we talked about downsizing (more positively referred to as “rightsizing”) and how motorized blinds can help simplify your daily routine. A year later, the movement toward simplifying one’s home is still in full swing. Since we encounter this situation...
5 Beautiful & Surprising Places to Enjoy Fall Near Denton
This month, I want to go beyond window treatments and right into the great outdoors. Now that the Texas summer’s behind us and we can leave our doorsteps without breaking a sweat, there’s nothing better than enjoying nature to its fullest. And you can do so with your...
Made in the Shade North DFW Wins the Best of Denton County Home Services Category!
My friends and fellow homeowners, I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you... Made in the Shade DFW won the Best of Denton County Home Services category! Call me honored! And humbled! And overjoyed! While the nomination was certainly a...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Plantation Shutters
Did you know plantation shutters are the single, most popular window treatment in the Denton and Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex Area? We wouldn’t call them a “trend” either. From the logic behind their popularity to their low maintenance and secret benefit, here’s...
3 Best Window Treatments for Covering Your Sliding Glass Doors
Finding treatments for sliding glass doors poses a unique challenge for many homeowners. You want something easy-to-use and beautiful to look at, but you also want to maximize the view and protect your interior from UV rays. So which do you choose? Let’s dive into...











