The Best Custom Window Treatments in Inner West Houston
Gulf Coast heat, humidity, and sun are no joke. To keep your home cool, your energy bills down, and your interiors protected, you need window coverings built for Houston living. From modern townhomes in Rice Military to historic bungalows in Shady Acres and renovated homes near Memorial Park, we bring the showroom to you. We specialize in custom solutions that block the sun, resist humidity, add smart-home convenience, and elevate your home.
- Free In-Home Design Consultations — We serve Rice Military, Cottage Grove, Timbergrove, Shady Acres, the Washington Corridor, and the Memorial Park area.
- Beat the Heat & Humidity — Solar shades that block up to 99% of UV and moisture-resistant materials that won’t warp or mildew.
- Locally & Family-Owned by Valerie Bacerott — Your Inner West Houston neighbor, with honest, family-like 5-star service.
- Smart Home Motorization — “Alexa, raise my shades.” Perfect for the tall windows of modern Houston homes.
- Energy Savings — Solar and cellular shades that lower your energy bills through the long cooling season.
- Top Brands, Professionally Installed — Premium window fashions, measured and installed by our local team.
Why Inner West Houston Homeowners Choose Made in the Shade
At Made in the Shade Inner West Houston, we know that window coverings on the Gulf Coast are about performance, not just style. When it’s 95 degrees with 90% humidity and the UV is intense, you need products that actually work — and won’t warp, mildew, or fade. We bring the showroom directly to your door, offering solutions that block the heat, lower your energy bills, add smart-home convenience, and look beautiful doing it.
Our free in-home consultations are designed for the way Inner West Houston lives. Valerie Bacerott will help you select heat-rejecting solar shades, moisture-resistant composite shutters for humid rooms, or smart motorized shades — roller shades are our top pick — for the tall windows of a modern townhome. We provide precise measurements and clear, upfront pricing. As a locally, family-owned business that’s also part of a large international brand, we pair neighborly care with national buying power. Our reviews say it best: it doesn’t feel transactional; it feels like having family on your side.
Inner West Houston’s Most Trusted Window Team
Book Your Free In-Home Window Treatment Consultation Now
See how our fabrics perform in the Houston sun. Get expert advice on heat rejection, UV protection, humidity-proof materials, and smart-home automation, view premium samples in your own home, and receive a no-obligation quote — honest, local, family service for your Inner West Houston home.
Our Professional Process
Just a Few Steps Away
Schedule Your Free Local Design Visit
Contact us to book an appointment that fits your schedule. We serve all of Inner West Houston — Rice Military, Cottage Grove, Timbergrove, Shady Acres, the Washington Corridor, and the Memorial Park area — and we come to you, no parking hassle.
See Samples in Your Own Home
Don’t guess how a color looks in a store. We bring the samples to you so you can choose materials that stand up to the Gulf Coast heat and humidity and match your home’s finishes perfectly.
Precision Measuring for a Perfect Fit
A tight fit maximizes AC efficiency and looks flawless on the tall, large windows of Inner West Houston townhomes. We take precise measurements to ensure your treatments fit and perform their best.
Professional Installation
Our expert local team treats your home with respect. We install securely, clean up all packaging, and set up any smart-home automation before we leave — so ‘Alexa, raise my shades’ works from day one.
Don’t Let the Gulf Coast Sun & Salt Air Ruin Your Home
Sky-High Electric Bills
In Houston, the AC runs most of the year. If your windows aren’t shaded, your unit runs overtime and your energy bills climb. Our insulating cellular shades and heat-rejecting solar shades act as a thermal shield, blocking the sun’s heat before it enters and lowering your cooling costs.
Cheap Blinds Warp, Yellow & Mildew
It’s not just heat — it’s humidity. Standard vinyl and real-wood blinds from big-box stores can warp, yellow, or grow mildew in a Houston summer. We install premium moisture-resistant composite products engineered to hold their shape and finish in Gulf Coast conditions.
Faded Floors & Furniture
The intense Texas sun bleaches hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture fast. Our solar shades block up to 99% of UV while preserving your view — protecting your interiors and your investment, even on the big windows of a modern townhome.
blinds, shades, shutters, draperies & More!
The Smart Choice for Inner West Houston
Made in the Shade brings the showroom to you — serving Rice Military, Cottage Grove, Timbergrove, Shady Acres, and the Memorial Park area — so you get products built for our climate, expert advice, and a perfect fit every time.
Smart Motorized Shades
Alexa, Raise My Shades.
Your AC works hard enough. Give it a break with our motorized solar and roller shades — our featured top pick. Program them to lower during the hottest part of the afternoon, or control them by voice or app. It’s the smartest way to manage the tall windows of a modern Inner West Houston townhome and keep your bills down.
Shutters
Timeless Style That Lasts
Plantation shutters provide a timeless, upscale look and excellent insulation — and our moisture-resistant composite shutters never warp, crack, or mildew in Gulf humidity. A classic fit for both historic bungalows and modern homes.
Exterior Shades
Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Year-Round
Inner West Houston living happens on the patio, balcony, and rooftop deck. Our exterior solar screens block the intense sun and keep the bugs away, turning your outdoor space into a comfortable extension of your home. (Note: these are not code-rated hurricane shutters.)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Made in the Shade Inner West Houston over a big-box store?
Made in the Shade Inner West Houston is locally, family-owned by Valerie Bacerott, and we bring the showroom to your home. Big-box stores sell standard sizes off a shelf; we design custom treatments engineered for Gulf Coast heat, humidity, and sun, measure precisely, and install professionally.
Our customers say it doesn’t feel transactional – it feels like having family on your side.
What window treatments are best for Houston's heat and humidity?
Moisture-resistant composite (faux wood) shutters and blinds are best for the Gulf Coast – they won’t warp, crack, or mildew in humidity, unlike real wood. For heat and glare, solar shades block up to 99% of UV and lower your energy bills, and smart motorized shades add convenience for large windows.
We help you match each product to each room during your free in-home consultation.
Do your shades protect against hurricanes?
No – our interior and exterior shades provide sun, heat, glare, and privacy control and everyday comfort, but they are not code-rated hurricane shutters. If you need certified hurricane protection, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
What we do best is protect your home from the daily Gulf Coast heat, UV fading, and humidity year-round.
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 – ideal for the tall windows of Inner West Houston townhomes.
Roller shades are our featured top pick and pair beautifully with smart motorization.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Inner West Houston and surrounding areas, including Rice Military, Cottage Grove, Timbergrove, Lazybrook, Shady Acres, the Washington Corridor, and the Memorial Park area. We bring the showroom to your home anywhere in the service area.
Call (832) 788-5535 to confirm we cover your neighborhood.