The Best Custom Window Treatments in Austin & the Hill Country
Austin homes are defined by big glass and beautiful views. Don’t cover them up with cheap blinds. From modern condos Downtown to estates in Westlake, we design custom window covering solutions that cut the glare, lower your AC bills, and integrate seamlessly with your smart home technology.
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Free In-Home Design Consultations — We serve the entire metro area, including Lakeway, Cedar Park, and Dripping Springs.
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Smart Shades for Tech-Savvy Homes — Motorized shades that sync with Alexa or Control4 to adjust automatically with the Texas sun.
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Preserve Your Hill Country Views — Solar screen shades that block the heat without blocking your view of the lake or hills.
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Modern & Contemporary Styles — We specialize in the sleek, minimalist aesthetics popular in Austin architecture.
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Locally Owned in Austin — We understand the unique challenges of building and renovating in Central Texas.
- Outdoor Living Experts — High-performance exterior screens to keep your patio cool and bug-free all year long.
Why Austin & Hill Country Homeowners Choose Made in the Shade?
At Made in the Shade Austin, we understand that Central Texas living is all about blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. Whether you have floor-to-ceiling glass in a Downtown condo or a sprawling estate in Westlake, you need window treatments that manage the Texas sun without hiding the view you paid for. Our free in-home consultations allow you to see how various styles, from blinds, shutters, motorized shades, or exterior shades and awnings will look and function in your environment. We provide on-the-spot measurements and quotes, ensuring your experience is efficient and tailored to your needs. We specialize in the clean, modern aesthetic that defines Austin architecture. As a locally owned business serving Lakeway, Bee Cave, and the entire Metro area, we combine big-city technology with small-town service. We offer precise laser measuring for modern flush-mount windows, professional programming for your smart shades, and industry-leading lifetime warranties to keep your home cool and stylish.
Ready to get started? Book your free in-home consultation today and see the difference for yourself.
Book Your Free In-Home Window Treatment Consultation Now
See how the fabrics handle the glare in your own space. Get expert advice on home automation, view premium samples, and receive a custom quote—just honest, local service for your Austin home.
Our Professional Process
Just a Few Steps Away
Schedule Your Design Tech Visit
Contact us to book your complimentary appointment. We offer flexible scheduling for homeowners across Travis and Williamson Counties, from Cedar Park to Dripping Springs.
We Bring the Studio to You
Match fabrics to your modern decor in your own lighting. We help you select materials that reflect the heat while maintaining your view of the Lake or Hill Country.
Precision Measuring for Modern Lines
Austin’s contemporary architecture demands perfection. We take precise measurements to ensure a clean, flush fit inside your window frames, maintaining the minimalist look that modern homes require.
Installation & Smart Home Setup
Our job isn’t done until you’re connected. We securely install your treatments and configure your smart hub, showing you how to control your new shades with your phone or voice assistant before we leave.
Don’t Let the Texas Sun Ruin Your View (or Your AC Bill)
Cheap Blinds Warp in the Heat
Standard big-box store blinds often bow and yellow under the intense Central Texas sun. We install premium, heat-resistant composite shutters and shades designed specifically to handle our 100-degree summers without losing their shape.
Losing the View You Paid For
Austin is all about the view—whether it’s the skyline or the hills. Cheap blinds force you to block it all out to stop the glare. Our high-performance solar screen shades cut the heat while keeping your view crystal clear.
Smart Home Frustration
Buying “smart” shades online is a nightmare to set up. If they don’t sync with your Wi-Fi, you’re stuck. Our local team handles the entire integration, ensuring your new shades work perfectly with your phone or voice assistant from day one.
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The Modern Way to Upgrade Your Home
Made in the Shade brings the showroom to you—serving Austin, Westlake, and Lakeway—so you get cutting-edge technology, expert design, and local support you can trust.
Motorized Window Shades
Intelligent Shading for Smart Homes
Austin homes are getting smarter, and your windows should too. Our motorized shades integrate seamlessly with Alexa, Google Home, and Control4 systems. Program them to lower automatically during the hottest part of the day to protect your interiors, or use voice commands to set the mood for movie night without leaving the couch.
Shutters
Clean Lines for Modern Architecture
Whether you are renovating a mid-century modern in Barton Hills or building new in East Austin, our custom shutters offer the sleek, clean lines that define Austin style. Beyond their look, they provide a rigid thermal barrier against the Central Texas heat, keeping your AC running efficiently all summer long.
Exterior Shades
Maximize Your Outdoor Living Space
In Austin, the patio is a second living room. Our motorized exterior screens allow you to use your outdoor space year-round. Block the intense afternoon glare and keep mosquitoes at bay while maintaining your view of the Hill Country or Lake Travis. It’s the ultimate upgrade for your backyard oasis.
What Austin Homeowners Say
Custom Window Fashions Engineered for the Texas Heat
Choosing the best window treatment is essential for showcasing your unique Austin style while combating the Central Texas sun. Our custom solutions blend seamlessly with your home’s architecture, providing critical UV protection, privacy, and cooling efficiency. We hand-craft every treatment to your specific measurements for a flawless, high-performance finish.
Shades
Beat the Heat, Protect Your View
The Austin sun heats your home and fades your furnishings. Solar shades block the heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters, and our spectrally selective solar shades cut heat and glare while keeping your view. Cellular shades add insulation for the long cooling season, and roller shades, our featured top pick, go smart.
Shutters
Timeless Hill Country Style, Real Value
Plantation shutters add timeless, upscale curb appeal and permanent home value, a natural fit for Westlake, Lakeway, and Hill Country homes. Their solid louvers add insulation against the Texas heat, and durable faux wood handles kitchens and baths beautifully. Real wood brings classic warmth to refined rooms.
Blinds
Classic Style, Custom-Fit for Texas Homes
From rich real wood to durable faux wood, our custom blinds deliver precise light control and a tailored fit that big-box sizes cannot match, including the large and specialty windows of Austin homes. Faux wood resists moisture and will not warp in kitchens and baths, and vertical blinds handle wide patio sliders.
Outdoor Shades
Reclaim Your Patio from the Texas Sun
The Texas sun can make a patio unusable by mid-afternoon. Exterior patio shades and retractable awnings block UV and radiant heat, cut glare, and add privacy, turning a sun-baked patio, porch, or outdoor kitchen into a comfortable space. Perfect for Hill Country decks with a view. Manual or motorized, built for the Austin climate.
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 to frame the tall great-room windows of an Austin home with elegance. 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, and bare walls, a distinctive touch that complements Hill Country, Spanish, and modern Austin architecture. They deliver the timeless look of hand-forged wrought iron without the weight, adding custom curb appeal that stands out.
Find Your Inspiration & Style
Explore our blog for inspiring ideas, showcasing a diverse array of elegant and innovative window treatments to transform your living spaces.
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