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Made in the Shade Inner West Houston

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Valerie Bacerott
Locally owned and operated

Meet Valerie Bacerott

Hi, I’m Valerie, owner of Made in the Shade Inner West Houston. Thank you for taking a moment to learn a little more about me and my business!

Born and raised in Chicago, my path into the window treatment industry actually began halfway around the world. I spent nearly a decade of my life living in Australia, where I worked for many years with Australian Outdoor Living, specializing in exterior patio shades. I began in in-home sales and ultimately went on to lead the sales department for that division.

 

That experience gave me a strong foundation not only in outdoor shading solutions, but also in something I still value today—listening to homeowners, understanding their space and what they're trying to accomplish, and helping them find a solution that genuinely works for the way they live.

 

After returning to the U.S., I followed my entrepreneurial spirit and eventually found my way back to an industry I genuinely enjoy. Today, through Made in the Shade Inner West Houston, I'm able to bring that experience together with a much broader selection of both interior and exterior window treatments.

 

A Personal Approach to Your Home

As a local business owner, I’m personally involved with my clients from the initial consultation through installation.

My role isn’t simply to sell you a blind, shade, shutter, drapery, or outdoor shading solution. I want to understand what you’re trying to accomplish and help you find something that works beautifully with your home, lifestyle, and budget.

Because I work with a variety of trusted manufacturers, I’m not limited to recommending one particular product line. I can show you different products, fabrics, materials, colors, features, and price points and help you determine what makes the most sense for your space.

Most importantly, I want working with me to feel easy, comfortable, and pressure-free.

Your Complimentary In-Home Consultation

I try to make the entire process as simple and seamless as possible.

When I come to your home, we’ll start by talking about what you’re looking for and what you’d like to accomplish. I’ll take a look at your space, let you know what’s possible, and help you determine which options I think will work best.

Then we’ll go through the different products, fabrics, materials, colors, and features available to you. You’ll be able to see the options right in your own home, where you can see how they actually look with your lighting, walls, furnishings, and décor.

We’ll narrow everything down together until we find the product and color that feel right for your space. I’ll take some measurements, and that’s really all there is to your initial consultation.

From there, I’ll head back to my office, put together your personalized quote, and email it to you afterward so you can review everything on your own time.

There’s no pressure to make a decision while I’m in your home and no expectation that you need to purchase anything that day.

Your consultation, measuring, and quote are complimentary. Take your time, look everything over, and feel free to reach out with any questions. If you decide you’d like to move forward, just let me know and I’ll take care of coordinating the next steps for you.

Flexible financing options are also available for qualified customers, including zero-down and interest-free promotional options when available.

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From Consultation to Installation

Custom window treatments involve a lot of details behind the scenes, but my goal is for the experience to feel simple for you.

I stay involved throughout your project and help coordinate the moving pieces along the way. If you have a question, you have someone you know to call. If something needs attention, I’ll work to get it addressed.

To me, great service isn’t just about helping you choose a beautiful product. It’s about making sure you feel taken care of throughout the entire experience and, most importantly, that you’re happy with the finished result.

Whether you’re looking for blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, motorization, exterior patio shades, or another outdoor shading solution, I’d love the opportunity to help you find something that looks beautiful, functions well, and truly works for the way you live.

I look forward to meeting you and bringing the showroom to you!

How We Work:

The best place to help you find the perfect window treatment solution for your home is in your home. Our business model focuses on a free, no-pressure consultation in the comfort of your home.

Our design consultants will discuss with you, evaluate your space, and show samples to help you choose the right window treatment solution. We want to ensure you have a positive shopping experience and can make well-informed decisions about your window covering needs.

We stand by our five-point value system:

  • Quality: We select manufacturing partners carefully. Our products are made by the top window treatment companies in the world using high-quality materials.
  • Customization: Every window fashion we supply is custom-made for your windows in the color, style, and options you select. We help you to make each window a reflection of you and your style. Dare to be different! We make it easy!
  • Service: We back up every sale with stellar service. We want to give individualized care before, during, and after the sale because each client has a unique story. We want your story to be as amazing as your window coverings.
  • Value: Our industry leading products and warranties give you high value at a great price
  • Warranty: Our manufacturing partners offer excellent warranties, with many having a lifetime warranty. This means you can invest in your window treatments without worrying.

Our goal is simple:

A comfortable shopping experience where you are able to make informed, educated decisions about your window treatments for every room.

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So contact us today to make an appointment and we’ll bring the showroom to you! We would love to help you maximize natural light in your living room with roman shades or help with UV protection with outdoor patio shades. Let us show you how easy and pleasant your in-home shopping experience can be.

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