Does your home have Specialty Shaped windows? These are windows that do not fall in the standard rectangle or square variety. They can be circle, half-circle, quarter-circle, arch, octagon, angled, etc.. A lot of older homes in the Pittsburgh area have these types...
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Shades of Elegance and Soft Roller Shades by Horizons Window Fashions.
Roller Shades are some of the most beautiful and fashionable window treatments available in the market place today. At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we have many different styles, pattern, product lines, and options to choose from. Made in The Shade Blinds...
Roller and Solar Shades by Graber
Roller Shades are one of the most practical and enduring window treatments in the market place today. At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we have many different styles, pattern, product lines, and options to choose from. Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh...
Why In-Home Consultations are the best way to shop for Window Treatments
Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh rented a booth for the Celebrate Monroeville event at the Monroeville Convention Center. There we were able to showcase some of our Window Treatments and talk to local home owners and business people. We were able to display...
What are the different styles of Roman Shades?
Kim McConnell, co-owner at Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh, will bring up Roman Shades on just about every consultation. She loves the styles, fabrics, colors, and patterns that are available with these Window Treatments but mostly she loves the look. Roman...
Patio Doors. What are my options?
At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we understand that many homes have Patio Doors. Whether they are sliding doors or French Doors they both have large glass areas and covering these can be a challenge. In the Pittsburgh area many people choose Vertical Blinds...
Important things to consider when purchasing Window Treatments
Window Treatments are a necessity. Even if you don’t notice the Window Treatments in a home you will certainly notice when there are none. For functionality all that is needed is something to cover a window for privacy and for light control but at Made in The Shade...
We also sell pillows and fabrics. Even accent rugs!
At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we are known for Blinds, Shades, Shutters, and Draperies but did you know we also sell Pillows, Fabrics, and Rugs? Many of the fabrics, colors, and styles available for our Window Treatments are also available in Pillows....
Blinds and Shades. What is the difference?
At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we often hear customers referring to Blinds as Shades and Shades as Blinds. Of course this may be considered “jargon” but there is really a differences. Blinds have slats that can be tilted open or closed or the entire Window...
Is Motorization really worth the price?
Motorization, or motor controlled Window Treatments, is an option that some customers find valuable while others questions it’s worth. At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we offer Motorization on many of our products. In the case of a Wood or Faux Wood Blind...
Why Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh is better than the Big Box Stores
Anyone who is considering Window Treatments has probably seen the Window Treatment displays in the big box stores. There you can find a sampling of Blinds, Cellular Shades, Roller Shades, Shutters and even some Soft Treatments like Draperies, Roman Shades, and...
Why have Top Down/Bottom Up Shades?
At Made in The Shade Blinds of Pittsburgh we sell all types of Window Treatments. One popular product style is a Window Shade that will open either from the top or the bottom. Some manufacturers call this option Bottom Up/Top Down, some call it Top Down/Bottom Up and...