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Serving Inner West Houston, Cottage Grove, Lazybrook, Shady Acres, and surrounding areas!
Custom Window Treatments in Inner West Houston, Built for Gulf Coast Living
Locally and family-owned by Valerie Bacerott, we help Inner West Houston homeowners beat the Texas heat and humidity, lower their energy bills, and add smart shades that answer to Alexa.
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🏆Locally & Family-Owned by Valerie Bacerott
📍 We Bring the Showroom to You
Window Treatments for Every Style.
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Beat the Heat & Humidity
Houston summers are long, hot, and humid. Solar shades block heat and up to 99% of UV to lower your energy bills and stop fading, while moisture-resistant materials won’t warp or mildew.
Smart Shades, Effortless Control
“Alexa, raise my shades.” Our motorized shades work with all major smart-home devices — perfect for the tall, large windows of Inner West Houston townhomes and modern homes.
The Showroom Comes to You
Locally owned by Valerie Bacerott. We bring hundreds of samples to your Rice Military, Cottage Grove, or Timbergrove home and match them in your own Houston light.
Free In-Home Consultation
Top Brands. Local Owner. The Showroom Comes to You.
Finding the right window coverings shouldn’t mean fighting Houston traffic and parking. Made in the Shade Inner West Houston brings the full mobile showroom to your living room. Because the Texas sun and Gulf humidity affect every home differently, Valerie helps you compare fabrics, opacities, and finishes right where they’ll be installed — from a modern townhome in Rice Military to a historic bungalow in Shady Acres or a renovated home near Memorial Park.
Whether you need moisture-resistant shutters for a humid bath, solar shades to cut the heat and glare, or smart motorized shades for tall windows, we design each treatment to your exact windows. Free, with no obligation.
Custom Window Fashions for Every Style
Choosing the best window treatment is essential in showcasing your unique style. Our solutions for all types of windows will blend seamlessly with your overall interior design. Window treatments improve the look of your space and provide privacy, control light, and save on energy efficiency. We carefully craft each custom treatment to your specific measurements and desired decorative and functional features, including motorization options.
Outdoor Shades
Reclaim Your Patio from the Sun & Bugs
The patio, balcony, or rooftop deck is a big part of Inner West Houston living — until the sun, glare, and mosquitoes take over. Exterior patio shades block UV and radiant heat, cut glare, add privacy, and help keep the bugs out — turning a sun-baked outdoor space into a comfortable room year-round. Manual or motorized, built for Gulf Coast sun and humidity.
Shutters
Timeless Style That Won’t Warp or Mildew
Plantation shutters add timeless, upscale curb appeal plus permanent home value. Our moisture-resistant composite shutters stand up to Gulf Coast humidity without warping, cracking, or mildewing — unlike cheap wood — making them ideal for humid baths, kitchens, and utility rooms. A classic, elegant fit for historic bungalows and modern Inner West Houston homes alike.
Shades
Beat the Heat, Now Smart & Alexa-Ready
Houston’s intense sun heats your home and fades your furnishings. Solar shades block the heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters — giving your AC a break — while cellular honeycomb shades add insulation for the long cooling season. Roller shades are our featured top pick, and they go smart with Alexa-ready motorization for the tall windows of Inner West Houston townhomes.
Blinds
Durable, Moisture-Proof Style
Cheap wood blinds absorb Gulf humidity and warp, crack, or grow mildew, and standard slats yellow in the intense Texas UV. We install moisture-resistant faux wood blinds — easy to clean and built to last — for kitchens, baths, and whole-home coverage. Real wood adds warmth to dry, refined rooms; vertical blinds handle wide patio sliders with ease.
Drapery
Softness, Texture & Designer Style
Custom drapery adds the finishing designer touch — softness, texture, and an extra layer of light control against the bright Texas sun. Layer drapes over shades for depth and a sophisticated, finished look on both small windows and the tall, dramatic windows of modern townhomes. Tailored to your exact windows from thousands of premium fabrics.
Decorative Grilles
Architectural Character for Your Home
Decorative faux-iron grilles add instant architectural character to arched windows, entryways, transoms, and bare walls — a distinctive, high-design touch that complements both the historic and modern architecture of Inner West Houston. They deliver the timeless look of hand-forged wrought iron without the weight, adding custom curb appeal that won’t corrode in the humidity.
Locally Owned & Operated
Why Inner West Houston Chooses Made in the Shade
We’re local, and we know Gulf Coast homes. Valerie Bacerott personally guides you from samples to measurement to installation — no call center, no big-box parking lot. We know what Houston throws at a window: relentless heat, 90% humidity, intense UV, and afternoon storms. Every recommendation is filtered through one question: will it hold up and look great on the Gulf Coast five years from now? Our customers say it best — it doesn’t feel transactional; it feels like having family on your side.
Experience You Can Trust
Locally, family-owned and operated by Valerie Bacerott, right here in Inner West Houston. We’re local, but part of a large international brand — family-business care with national buying power and warranties.
Gulf Coast Climate Expertise
We specialize in moisture-resistant composite products that resist Houston humidity, and solar shades that block heat and up to 99% of UV to lower your energy bills through the long cooling season.
Smart-Home & Honest Service
Our motorized shades work with Alexa and Google Home, so ‘Alexa, raise my shades’ just works. And we’re honest about what our shades can and can’t do — for example, they add sun, glare, and everyday comfort.
Premium Brands. Local Prices. No Retail Markup.
We leverage our national buying power to bring the world’s leading window covering brands to Inner West Houston homeowners at prices that undercut big-box retail — without sacrificing quality or service. Our showroom carries:
Inner West Houston’s Most Trusted Window Team
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Treatments in Inner West Houston
How much do custom blinds, shades, and shutters cost in Inner West Houston?
Custom window treatments typically range from under $100 to over $1,000 per window. The price depends on the product, window size, material, operating system, motorization, and number of windows, so an exact quote requires measuring the actual windows.
That’s why Made in the Shade Inner West Houston includes a free in-home consultation – we measure every window, show samples in your home’s real Houston light, and tailor the quote to your actual project.
What window treatments are best for Houston's heat and humidity?
For Houston’s long, hot, humid summers, moisture-resistant composite (faux wood) shutters and blinds resist warping and mildew, while solar and cellular shades block the intense sun and up to 99% of UV to lower your energy bills. Motorized smart shades add convenience for large windows.
Many Inner West Houston homeowners combine composite shutters in humid rooms with solar or cellular shades in living areas and bedrooms.
Are you locally owned?
Yes. Made in the Shade Inner West Houston is a local, family-owned window treatment company owned by Valerie Bacerott, who personally handles the consultation, measuring, and installation. You work directly with the owner, not a call center or a big-box store.
We’re local, but also part of a large international brand – so you get family-business care with national buying power and warranties.
Do solar shades really lower energy bills in Houston?
Yes. Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters, easing the load on your AC through Houston’s long cooling season. Because the AC runs most of the year here, that heat rejection can meaningfully lower your energy bill.
They also protect floors, furniture, and artwork from the intense Texas sun while preserving your view.
Do your smart shades work with Alexa and Google Home?
Yes. Our motorized shades work with all major smart-home devices, including Alexa and Google Home. Schedule them to lower during the peak afternoon heat or raise with the morning light – convenient and energy-smart, even on tall, hard-to-reach windows.
They’re a favorite for the large windows and modern townhomes across Inner West Houston.
What areas do you serve?
Made in the Shade Inner West Houston serves Inner West Houston and surrounding areas, including Rice Military, Cottage Grove, Timbergrove, Lazybrook, Shady Acres, the Washington Corridor, and the Memorial Park area. The mobile showroom comes to your home anywhere in the service area.
Call (832) 788-5535 to confirm we cover your neighborhood – we’ll bring the showroom to you.
Proudly Serving Inner West Houston — We Bring the Showroom to You
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Locally Owned & Operated
Made in the Shade Inner West Houston
Outdoor Window Treatments That Elevate Style & Beat the Texas Heat
At Made in the Shade Inner West Houston, we help you enjoy your outdoor spaces year-round with professionally designed outdoor shades, patio sun shades, and retractable awnings that offer comfort, privacy, and UV protection. Whether you’re shading a patio, pergola, balcony, or lanai, our durable and stylish solutions block harsh sun, reduce heat, and extend your living space—beautifully.
- Exterior solar shades for patios, porches, and decks
- Retractable awnings with custom colors and patterns
- Weather-resistant fabrics designed to endure Houston’s climate
- Motorized outdoor shades with remote or app-based control
- Smart home integration for Alexa, Google, and others
- Cordless & child-safe options for a clean, sleek finish
- Custom-fitted solutions with professional measuring and installation
From Insolroll exterior roller shades to custom awning systems, our outdoor treatments deliver curb appeal and energy efficiency—without compromising on style. We specialize in motorization and home automation, allowing you to adjust your outdoor environment with just a tap on your phone.
We’ll Bring The Showroom To You! Enjoy a curated design experience with our free in-home consultation, where we guide you through textures, fabrics, and smart control options tailored to your space and lifestyle.