When cared for properly, quality window treatments can last years. Part of proper care is making sure window treatments are cleaned appropriately. The material your window covering is made from is the primary determinant of how it should be cleaned. Window treatments are made from a variety of materials, including natural woods, composite materials and […]
Offering a beautiful, clean and classic look, blinds are a popular and cost-effective window treatment. With so many options, however, choosing the right blinds for your home can be challenging. Below, we’ve provided some “blind basics” to help get you started. Introduction to Blinds Blinds are often called “hard” window treatment because they are typically comprised […]
If you want to maximize your time and enjoyment on the patio or deck this summer, consider installing exterior shades. Made for outdoor living environments, exterior shades use woven solar screens to block UV light, glare and reduce heat gain while not blocking the view. It’s like sunglasses for your patio! Made from fabric and components […]
Roller shades or wood blinds? Classic or relaxed roman shades? Which color, fabric or texture? With all the different options, choosing the right window treatments for your home can be overwhelming. There is one option that’s a no-brainer… when you have kids, be safe and choose cordless! Like other parents, the safety and welfare of my […]
If you’re looking to add style and value to your home, consider plantation shutters as a window treatment. Plantation shutters, which are often simply called shutters, are one of my absolute favorite window treatments because they are like adding hand-crafted, fine furniture to your window. Available in real wood and composite wood, shutters add a […]
While many people use these terms interchangeably, blinds and shades are uniquely different categories of window treatments. Binds are comprised of hard slats and made from a variety of materials such as wood, faux wood, composites or metal. Offering a timeless and clean look, blinds are available with the slats running horizontally or vertically. In […]
Did you know that Graber Window Fashions is committed to sustainable manufacturing practices so we can all enjoy a “greener” future? Made in the Shade Wichita started carrying Graber, , a subsidiary of Springs Window Fashions, because they are an industry leader with over 75-years of experience producing window treatments that exemplify sophisticated style, quality and […]
Cellular shades are perhaps the most popular window covering in the country. This popularity is the result of a unique combination of style and function. Often considered the workhorse of window treatments, cellular shades provide unique options for privacy control, light filtering and energy efficiency. Also called honeycomb shades, cellular shades are constructed from […]
Transforming a room from blah to beautiful may be as simple as updating your window treatments. With so many options, however, choosing the perfect window fashion to compliment your room or décor can be overwhelming. Some considerations include personal style and functionality, such as privacy and light control. Here is an overview of some of […]
Made in the Shade Blinds & More will begin serving Wichita, Andover, Bel Aire, Derby and Goddard in February 2018. Locally owned and operated by Dan and Delane Jacobs, Made in the Shade Wichita offers name brand window coverings with exceptional service and competitive prices. Partnering with Made in the Shade Blinds & More, a leading […]
