Custom Window Shades in Eastern Iowa — Insulate All Year, Lower Your Bills.
Iowa's four seasons demand shades that work in winter and summer. The right shade insulates against the cold, blocks summer heat and glare, and lowers your energy bills.Locally Owned
by Matt & Elise Anderson
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The Iowa Window Problem — and How the Right Shade Solves It
The Problem: Iowa's four seasons are hard on a home. In winter, bare or thin window coverings let expensive heat pour out through the glass on single-digit nights, driving up your Alliant or MidAmerican bill. In summer, strong south- and west-facing sun overheats rooms, adds glare, and fades your floors and furniture. One window, two very different problems.
The Solution: The shades we carry are chosen for exactly this. Cellular honeycomb shades trap insulating air against the glass to hold warmth in through freezing winters and block heat gain in humid summers — lowering your energy bills in both directions. Solar shades cut summer heat and up to 99% of UV while keeping your view, and blackout roller shades (our featured top pick) give bedrooms a restful darkness. Matt and Elise Anderson bring the full collection to your Iowa home and match it in your own light.
Select Your Perfect Shade Category
Eastern Iowa's most popular window shades, customized for your style and our four seasons.
Roller Shades
Our Top Pick — and They Go Smart
A crisp, modern look and our featured favorite. Choose solar or sheer for filtered light and view, or blackout for bedrooms — and add smart motorization with Z-Wave/SmartThings so they operate by app, or voice.
Solar Shades
Block Summer Heat & UV, Keep the View
Solar shades block the summer sun's heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters — protecting floors and furniture from fading — while preserving your view. Ideal for sunny, south- and west-facing rooms.
Cellular Shades
Year-Round Insulation & Energy Savings
The all-season hero for Iowa homes. Honeycomb construction traps insulating air against the glass — holding warmth in through freezing winters and blocking heat in humid summers.
Woven Wood
Organic, Natural Texture
Bamboo, jute, and grasses bring relaxed, natural warmth to Iowa interiors — a beautiful complement to both traditional and modern homes. Add a liner for privacy or room darkening.
Roman Shades
Soft, Timeless Elegance
Architectural softness for traditional and historic Iowa homes. Light-filtering or blackout linings, cordless and motorized options, in hundreds of designer fabrics.
Sheer Shades
Soften the Glare, Keep the View
Alternating sheer and solid vanes filter the strong Iowa sun into a warm glow while preserving your view at adjustable privacy — perfect for bright living.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Shades in Eastern Iowa
What window shade is best for Iowa's four seasons?
Cellular (honeycomb) shades are the top all-season choice. They trap insulating air at the glass, holding warmth in during freezing Iowa winters and blocking heat gain in humid summers. The U.S. DOE estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%, lowering your Alliant or MidAmerican bill year-round.
For sunny rooms, solar shades add heat and UV control while preserving the view.
Can I make my roller shades smart?
Yes — roller shades are our featured top pick, and owner Matt specializes in smart motorization with Z-Wave and SmartThings integration. Control them by remote, app, or voice, and schedule them to manage light and heat automatically.
He programs everything during installation so it works from day one.
Do shades protect my floors and furniture from fading?
Yes — solar and cellular shades block up to 99% of UV, the main cause of fading in hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture, especially on south- and west-facing Iowa windows. They also cut heat and glare while preserving your view.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Call (563) 726-8040, or (319) 471-5354 for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and Matt and Elise bring the full sample library to your home, measure every window, and show options in your actual Iowa light. No fee, no obligation, no guesswork.
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.
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.
Find Window Shades Built for Iowa's Four Seasons
Don't settle for off-the-shelf shades that leak heat in winter and fade your rooms in summer. Our custom shade collections deliver style, year-round comfort, and lower energy bills — designed for your Iowa home.
