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Serving Iowa City, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding areas

Custom Window Treatments in Eastern Iowa, Built for Our Four Seasons

Locally owned by Matt & Elise Anderson, we help Eastern Iowa homeowners insulate against our cold winters and warm summers.

★ 5.0 Stars Google Rating
🏆Locally Owned by Matt & Elise Anderson
🛡 Free In-Home Consultations
📍We Bring the Showroom to You

★ 5.0 Stars Google Rating
🏆Locally Owned by Matt & Elise Anderson

Window Treatments for Every Style.

We’ll bring the showroom to you!

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Comfort in Every Season

Iowa winters hit single digits; summers get warm and humid. Insulating cellular shades and shutters keep you comfortable and lower your Alliant.

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Smart, Local Expertise

Owned by Matt & Elise Anderson. Elise’s design eye plus Matt’s smart-home know-how (Z-Wave/SmartThings) get your shades — and automation — right the first time.

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The Showroom Comes to You

No trip to a big-box store. We bring hundreds of samples to your Iowa City, Davenport, or Cedar Rapids home and match them in your own light.

Free In-Home Consultation

Top Brands. Local Owners. The Showroom Comes to You.

Finding the right window coverings shouldn’t mean wandering the aisles of a big-box store. Made in the Shade Eastern Iowa brings the full mobile showroom to your living room. Because Iowa light changes with the seasons and every home is different, Matt and Elise Anderson help you compare fabrics, opacities, and finishes right where they’ll be installed — from a historic home in Iowa City to a new build in North Liberty or a riverfront home in the Quad Cities.

Whether you need insulating cellular shades to cut your energy bills, custom shutters for a drafty older window, or smart motorized roller shades with Z-Wave and SmartThings integration, we design each treatment to your exact windows. Free, with no obligation

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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.

Shades

Insulate All Year & Lower Your Energy Bills

Iowa’s four seasons demand shades that work in winter and summer. Cellular honeycomb shades trap insulating air to hold warmth in through freezing, snowy winters and cut heat gain in humid summers — lowering your Alliant and MidAmerican bills year-round. Add solar shades for glare and UV control for bedrooms.

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Shutters

Timeless Insulation & Permanent Value

Plantation shutters add timeless style and permanent home value to Eastern Iowa homes — and their solid louvers add a real layer of insulation against the cold Iowa winter. Real wood suits traditional and historic homes, while moisture-resistant composite handles kitchens, baths, and drafty basements beautifully.

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Blinds

Classic Style, Custom-Fit for Iowa Homes

A step above department-store blinds. From rich real wood for a traditional Iowa home to durable faux wood for kitchens and baths, our custom blinds deliver precise light control and a tailored fit that big-box sizes can’t match. Faux wood resists moisture and won’t warp; vertical blinds handle wide patio and deck sliders.

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Outdoor Shades

Make the Most of Iowa Summers

Iowa summers are made for the deck and patio. Exterior patio shades and retractable awnings block sun and glare, cut heat, and add privacy — turning a deck, patio, or three-season porch into a comfortable outdoor room. Motorized options adjust at the touch of a button, and retract to protect them through the winter.

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Drapery

Softness, Warmth & Winter Insulation

Custom drapery adds softness, texture, and an extra layer of insulation that adds real warmth during an Iowa winter. Layer drapes over shades or blinds for a finished, designer look while lowering your heating bills. Tailored to your exact windows from thousands of premium fabrics, with motorized tracks available.

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Decorative Faux Grilles Tableaux Kitchen

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 for Eastern Iowa homes. They deliver the timeless look of hand-forged wrought iron without the weight, adding custom curb appeal that stands out.

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What Eastern Iowa Homeowners Are Saying

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   Rich and Nicole Speidel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start to finish, they were amazing to work with.  Their communication is wonderful. The product is amazing and installation was quick and easy. We have one more project to finish and will definitely have them do this as well. Highly recommend for service and quality.
  
 
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   L M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team was great to work with. Never tried to push us towards something that wouldn’t perform in our application/budget. Great price, but above all else great product and service. Also, my dog has great taste and has always enjoyed their company. What more do you need to know!? Check out my sweet camera work on that picture. Clean
  
 
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   Pmi Living 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had a fantastic experience with Made in the Shade – Eastern Iowa! Their team was knowledgeable, professional, and helped us find the perfect blinds and shades for many of our Properties. The installation was seamless, and the quality of their products is excellent. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, stylish window treatments!
  
 
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   Kim Campbell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt and Elise were wonderful to work with. Super friendly, professional and prompt.  With multiple shade options to choose from, they helped me decide what was best for each room in my home. We’re super happy with the installation and how they turned out.
  
 
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   Rhonda McInroy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elise provided an outstanding design service. I appreciated her reliability, expertise, experience, and recommendations. Matt installed the shades. He was on time, efficient, precise and helpful. The shades look wonderful in every room!
  
 
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   Kristina Vollbeer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with Made In the Shade. Great products and efficient. Thank you!
  
 
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   Brian Mohr 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company to work with.  Very happy with the shade they installed.  The project turned out exactly as we had envisioned.
  
 
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   Sara VanderLeest 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just purchased outdoor motorized shades from Made in the Shade for our patio. Both Elise and Matt made the selection and installation very seamless. We love our outdoor shades as we can now sit outside comfortably on our patio on the warmest of days!
  
 
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   Deanna West 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic company.  Impeccable knowledge on blinds, fantastic customer service, great prices, smooth installation.     I would highly recommend Made in the Shade for anyone seeking custom window treatments.
  
 
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   anabhra soni 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt and Elise are just wonderful to work with. After a year, we had an issue with one of the installs and they promptly took care of it. I highly recommend them for shade installation services.
  
 
  
  
 
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Locally Owned & Operated

Why Eastern Iowa Chooses Made in the Shade

We’re local, and we do it right. Matt and Elise Anderson personally guide you from samples to measurement to installation — no big-box aisles, no call center. We know Iowa homes and what our four seasons demand: real insulation against single-digit winters, glare and heat control for warm summers, and smart-home automation done properly. Every recommendation is filtered through one question: will this look great and perform through Iowa winters and summers for years? Our 5-star reviews and warranty back it up.

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Experience You Can Trust

Locally and independently owned by Matt and Elise Anderson, with a 5.0-star reputation across nearly 100 reviews. Elise brings years of design experience and a great eye; customers consistently say there’s ‘no guesswork’ with her recommendations.

Four-Season Climate Expertise

We specialize in insulating solutions — cellular shades, shutters, and layered drapery — that lower your Alliant and MidAmerican Energy bills in both the freezing winter and the humid summer, plus solar shades that tame summer glare and UV.

Smart-Home & Installation Expertise

Matt handles precise, professional installation and specializes in smart motorized shades with Z-Wave and SmartThings integration — so your automation just works. Our warranty exceeds the big-box competition.

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Premium Brands. Local Prices. No Retail Markup.

We leverage our national buying power to bring the world’s leading window covering brands to Eastern Iowa homeowners at prices that undercut big-box retail — without sacrificing quality or service. Our showroom carries:

Frequently Asked Questions About Window Treatments in Eastern Iowa

How much do custom blinds, shades, and shutters cost in Eastern Iowa?

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 Eastern Iowa includes a free in-home consultation – owners Matt and Elise Anderson measure every window, show samples in your home’s real light, and tailor the quote to your actual project.

What window treatments are best for Iowa’s cold winters and warm summers?

Cellular (honeycomb) shades are the top all-season choice for Iowa – they insulate against our freezing, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, lowering your Alliant Energy or MidAmerican Energy bills year-round. Plantation shutters add insulation and value, and solar shades cut summer heat and glare.

Because Iowa winters can hit single digits and summers reach the mid-80s, insulation matters in both directions – we help you prioritize your home’s key windows.

Are you locally owned?

Yes. Made in the Shade Eastern Iowa is independently, locally owned and operated by Matt and Elise Anderson. Elise brings years of design experience and Matt handles precise, professional installation, so you work directly with the owners, not a call center or a big-box store.

Based in Davenport, they serve the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the surrounding Eastern Iowa communities.

Do cellular shades really lower energy bills?

Yes. Cellular (honeycomb) shades trap a layer of insulating air against the glass, reducing heat loss in Iowa’s brutal winters and heat gain in the humid summers. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%.

That dual-season insulation eases the load on both your heating and cooling, lowering your Alliant or MidAmerican bills all year.

Do you offer smart motorized shades?

Yes. We offer motorized shades, blinds, and drapery that operate by remote, app, or voice, and Matt specializes in smart-home integration including Z-Wave and SmartThings. It’s ideal for tall, hard-to-reach windows and whole-home automation.

We program everything during installation so it works from day one.

What areas do you serve?

Made in the Shade Eastern Iowa serves Iowa City, Davenport, Bettendorf, the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Tiffin, and surrounding areas. The mobile showroom comes to your home anywhere in the service area.

Call (563) 726-8040, or (319) 471-5354 for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, to confirm we cover your neighborhood.