Attention all homeowners! Are you planning to replace your windows soon? Have you thought about how it will affect your window treatments? It is a common misconception that just because the width and height of your windows won't change when you replace them, your...
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Drapery Trends: The Shift Towards Stationary Panels
Clients commonly ask me, “are draperies in style?” While the past few years have seen trends towards minimalism and the clean look of shades, draperies have made a comeback for 2022 with a few caveats. Simpler is Better Current trends are still focused on simple,...
Tips for Cleaning Window Treatments
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...
Blinds 101: Window Treatments Basics
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....
Block the sun, not the view, with exterior patio shades
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...
Keep kids safe – choose cordless blinds & shades
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...
Fine Furniture For Your Windows – Why We Love Shutters
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...
BLINDS VS. SHADES – WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
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...
Beautiful Blinds, Sustainable Shutters and Green Window Fashions
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...
Beyond Energy Efficiency – Why We Love Cellular Shades
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,...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WINDOW TREATMENT
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...
We Bring the Showroom to You!
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...