Custom Window Shades in Inner West Houston — Beat the Heat, Now Smart.
Houston's intense sun heats your home and fades your furnishings. The right shade blocks the heat and UV before it enters — and the right smart shade answers to Alexa. Request a Free ConsultationLocally Owned
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The Houston Sun Problem and How the Right Shade Solves It
The Problem: Houston has intense sun and a cooling season that runs most of the year. If your windows aren’t protected, the sun fades your floors and furniture, washes out your view with glare, and you’re paying to run the AC against it constantly. The tall, large windows of a modern Inner West Houston townhome make all of it bigger — and harder to reach.
The Solution: The shades we carry are chosen for exactly this. Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV while preserving your view, cellular honeycomb shades add insulation to lower your cooling costs, and blackout roller shades give bedrooms a restful darkness. Roller shades are our featured top pick — and they go smart with Alexa-ready motorization, so you can schedule the tall windows to lower in the peak afternoon heat. Valerie brings the full collection to your door and matches it in your own Houston light.
Select Your Perfect Shade Category
Inner West Houston’s most popular window shades, customized for the Gulf Coast climate and your style.
Roller Shades
Our Top Pick — Modern, Solar & Smart
The featured top pick for Inner West Houston. Crisp and modern, from sheer to solar screen to full blackout — and Alexa-ready smart motorization makes them perfect for the tall windows of modern townhomes.
Solar Shades
Block the Heat & UV, Keep the View
Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters — giving your AC a break and stopping fading — while preserving your view. The go-to for sun-drenched, view-facing Houston windows.
Cellular Shades
Insulation & Energy Savings
Honeycomb construction traps insulating air against the glass — cutting the heat gain that runs up your energy bill through Houston’s long cooling season. A favorite for bedrooms and west-facing rooms.
Woven Wood
Sustainable, Organic Texture
Bamboo, jute, and grasses bring relaxed, natural warmth and eco-friendly style to Inner West Houston interiors — a look our customers love. Add a liner for privacy or room darkening.
Roman Shades
Soft, Coastal Elegance
Architectural softness for Inner West Houston homes and any room where warmth matters as much as function. Light-filtering or blackout linings, cordless and motorized options, in moisture-friendly fabrics.
Sheer Shades
Soften the Glare, Keep the View
Alternating sheer and solid vanes filter the intense Texas sun into a warm ambient glow while preserving your view at adjustable privacy — perfect for bright living rooms and tall townhome windows.
Layered Shades
Also known as dual shades or zebra shades, these will provide the perfect modern look for your room.
Pleated shades
Fashionable and affordable, pleated shades are a stand-alone treatment or easily accompanied by a drapes.
Locally Owned & Operated
Why Inner West Houston Chooses MITS for Window Shades
Locally, family-owned by Valerie Bacerott, we source top brands built to perform in demanding climates like ours, and we match every shade in your own Houston light. Every recommendation passes one test: will this hold up and look great through Houston’s sun, humidity, and UV for years?
You work directly with the owner from samples to measurement to professional installation, including smart-home setup so ‘Alexa, raise my shades’ works from day one. Our customers say 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Shades in Inner West Houston
What window shade is best for lowering energy bills in Houston?
Solar shades and cellular shades are the best choices. Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters, while cellular (honeycomb) shades add insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%.
Because Houston runs the AC most of the year, that heat rejection meaningfully lowers your energy bill.
Why are roller shades your top pick?
Roller shades are crisp, modern, and endlessly versatile — from sheer to solar to full blackout — and they pair beautifully with smart Alexa-ready motorization. That makes them ideal for the tall, large windows of modern Inner West Houston townhomes.
Can window shades be motorized and work with Alexa?
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, even on tall, hard-to-reach windows.
Valerie handles the setup during installation.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Call (832) 788-5535 or book online, and Valerie brings the full sample library to your home, measures every window, and shows options in your actual Houston light. No fee, no obligation, no parking hassle.
Find Window Shades Built for the Gulf Coast
Don’t settle for off-the-shelf shades that fade and yellow in the Houston sun. Our custom shade collections deliver style, energy savings, UV protection, and smart-home convenience — designed for your Inner West Houston home.
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.