About Made in the Shade Austin
We are your locally owned, mobile window treatment team for Austin and the Texas Hill Country. No storefront to visit, we bring the showroom to you, measure precisely, and install for a millimeter-perfect fit. Elevated Hill Country design, engineered for the Austin climate. Request a Free Consultation
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MEET THE TEAM
Made in the Shade Austin is run by a local team that lives and works in Central Texas. We know how hard the summer sun is on a home here, and we treat every client like a neighbor, because most of them are.
LOCALLY OWNED
As a locally owned business, we are not a national call center or a big-box counter. When you call, you reach the people who will measure your windows and install your treatments. That is why our clients come back and refer their neighbors, and why we have earned 130+ 5-star reviews across the Austin area.
OUR STORY
We built Made in the Shade Austin around one idea: window treatments should be chosen in your home, in your light, not guessed at from a showroom floor. So we bring the samples to you. We walk your rooms, look at your windows and your view, and recommend products that handle the Texas heat and match your style. Then we measure precisely and install for a flawless fit.
MORE ABOUT MATT & KELLI
Their love for serving others started in the restaurant business many years ago. Matt Houston grew up in Seguin with 6 siblings. He learned about real “work” early in life. After graduating from high school he joined the US Navy and served for just over 2 years. When he came home he worked in the restaurant business for 13 years. While working as a manager for a local Texas franchise, he met Kelli. Kelli had relocated from College Station with the same franchise. They wanted to start a family, but knew how difficult it could be with the grueling hours demanded by the restaurant business.
Then, one night while watching an episode of the popular show, Undercover Boss, Budget Blinds was featured. They filled out an online request for more information and had many calls and more franchise offers than they care to remember. Made in the Shade® was different. Not only was it a high quality opportunity, but the people were more inviting to Matt and Kelli. Kelli, who also has background in design, was happy to see the quality lines and appreciated that this group was never pushy. They were always ready to answer questions and their relationship with founder Cathy Morse, made growing their business the natural choice and an answer to their prayers. There was a mutual respect for the couple and owners that has grown to an amazing trust and led to a bright future.
They purchased the business in June 2012 and opened in August of 2012. They have been blessed by the continued growth of this business and the franchise in general, which has developed into a family owned and operated company. Both continue to study trends, colors and the craft regularly. In addition to their own franchise, Matt is the national co-trainer for new franchise owners. He is a natural leader with a heart for service. Neither of them have forgotten where they came from with respect to serving others and working hard. This business has truly given them the opportunity to serve in their community.
The Austin Design Experience: How We Work
Our process is simple and built for the way Austin lives: book a free in-home visit, see samples in your own light, get a precise measure, and we install the finished work ourselves. No pressure, no guesswork, no storefront trip.
- Free in-home consultation, we bring the showroom to you.
- Expert, climate-smart product advice for the Texas heat.
- Precise measuring for a perfect fit.
- Professional, millimeter-perfect installation.
Why Austin Homeowners Trust Us
Our clients trust us because we show up, listen, and do the work right. We recommend what fits your home and your budget, not the most expensive option. We handle the heat and UV that Central Texas windows face every day, and we stand behind a clean, precise install.
- Locally owned and accountable.
- 130+ 5-star Google reviews.
- Products engineered for the Austin climate.
- Millimeter-perfect installation every time.
Our Goal is Simple: Expert Guidance for Your Home
Our goal is simple: help you beat the Texas heat, protect your interiors and your view, and love the way your home looks, with a process that is easy from the first sample to the final install.
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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.
Proudly Serving
We serve Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Westlake, Marble Falls, Cedar Park, and surrounding areas! Let us bring the showroom to you. We offer free in-home consultations. Book your appointment today to see the best name brands for less.
Proudly Serving Austin & the Hill Country. We Bring the Showroom to You.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Made in the Shade Austin?
Made in the Shade Austin is a locally owned custom window treatment company serving Austin and the Texas Hill Country. We are a mobile showroom, not a storefront, so we bring samples to your home, measure precisely, and install for a millimeter-perfect fit. We have earned 130+ 5-star Google reviews.
You work with a local team from the first sample to the final install.
What makes you different from a big-box or online store?
We design custom treatments for your exact windows and the Texas climate, not standard sizes off a shelf. We come to you, show samples in your own light, measure precisely, and install the work ourselves, so the fit, the fabric, and the heat control are right the first time.
Our 130+ 5-star reviews reflect that hands-on, local service.
Do you charge for the in-home consultation?
No. Our in-home design consultations are free and come with no obligation. We bring the showroom to you, help you choose the right products for the heat and your style, and give you a clear quote.
Call (512) 426-0761 to book a visit that fits your schedule.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Westlake, Marble Falls, Cedar Park, and surrounding areas. We bring the showroom to you.
Not sure if you are in range? Call (512) 426-0761 and we will confirm.