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Custom Window Treatments in East Denver, Built for the Colorado Climate
Locally owned by Mark & Julie Ham, we help East Denver homeowners tame the high-altitude sun, lower their Xcel Energy bills, and protect their mountain views — with spectrally selective solar shades, and durable shutters, built for Colorado.
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🏔 Mile High UV & Fade Protection
🛡 Locally Owned by Mark & Julie Ham
📍We Come to You Across East Denver
Custom Window Treatments for East Denver’s High-Altitude Lifestyle.
Skip the traffic on Colorado Blvd and I-25. Schedule your free, high-altitude UV assessment and design consultation today.
Tame the Mile-High Sun
At altitude, UV is ~20% stronger. Spectrally selective solar shades block heat and UV while preserving your mountain views, and shutters add a durable climate shield.
Lower Your Xcel Bills
Denver’s temperature can swing 40 degrees in hours. Insulating cellular shades and layered drapery hold comfort in — and keep your Xcel Energy bills down year-round.
The Showroom Comes to You
Skip the traffic on Colorado Blvd. Mark and Julie bring hundreds of samples to your Centennial, Aurora, or Saddle Rock home and match them in your own Colorado light.
Free In-Home Consultation
Top Brands. Local Service. The Showroom
Comes to You.
Finding the right window coverings shouldn’t mean fighting traffic and parking at a retail center. Made in the Shade East Denver brings the full mobile showroom to your living room. Because the Colorado sun hits every home differently, owners Mark and Julie Ham help you compare fabrics, opacities, and finishes right where they’ll be installed — from a new build in Copperleaf or Tallyns Reach to an established home near Cherry Creek.
Whether you need spectrally selective solar shades to protect a mountain view, insulating cellular shades to cut your Xcel bills, or decorative grilles to add character to modern glass-heavy architecture, we design each treatment to your exact windows. Free, with no obligation.
What East Denver Homeowners Are Saying
Custom Window Coverings in East Denver
At 5,280 feet, choosing the right window treatment isn’t just about décor—it’s about climate control. The high-altitude sun in
Shades
Block the Mile-High Sun, Keep the View
Denver’s high-altitude sun fades furnishings and drives up cooling costs. Spectrally selective solar shades block solar heat and UV while preserving your mountain views, and cellular honeycomb shades add insulation for the big temperature swings. Add blackout roller shades for bedrooms. Cordless and motorized options for every room.
Shutters
A Durable Climate Shield, Permanent Value
Plantation shutters add timeless architecture and permanent home value. Real wood brings warmth to established Denver homes, while composite shutters are engineered to handle intense western sun and high-moisture areas without warping or cracking — a flawless look for decades. A durable climate shield against the Colorado elements.
Blinds
Classic Style, Built for Colorado
From rich faux wood that resists warping in dry Colorado air to sleek aluminum for modern spaces, our custom blinds deliver precise light control and lasting durability. Faux wood offers the warmth of real wood for kitchens and baths; vertical blinds handle the wide patio sliders common in newer Aurora homes.
Outdoor Shades
Make Your Patio Your Favorite Room
In a city with 300 days of sunshine, your outdoor space should be your favorite room. Exterior patio shades block UV and radiant heat, cut glare, and add privacy — and our premium collections are built to survive Denver’s extreme temperature swings without warping, fading, or cracking. Manual or motorized.
Drapery
Warmth for a Blizzard
Custom drapery adds softness, texture, and an extra layer of insulation that adds warmth during a Colorado blizzard. Layer drapes over blinds or shades for a sophisticated, multi-dimensional look while significantly lowering your Xcel Energy bills. Tailored to your exact windows from thousands of premium fabrics.
Window Motorization
Smart Shades for the Mountain Modern Home
Denver’s tech-forward homes love motorization. Schedule shades to lower when the low western sun hits, or control every window by voice — Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit compatible. Ideal for the tall windows and rooftop spaces in Central Park and Lowry. We program everything during installation.
Locally Owned & Operated
Why East Denver Chooses Made In The Shade
We’re local, and we treat your project like a concierge service. Mark and Julie Ham personally guide you from samples to measurement to installation — no call center, no big-box parking lot. We know Denver homes, from floor-to-ceiling glass in a modern Copperleaf build to original frames in an established bungalow, and we curate every recommendation for the realities of the Mile High City: intense UV, dramatic swings, and the mountain views worth protecting.
Experience You Can Trust
Locally owned and operated by Mark and Julie Ham. Julie brings a background in interior design and Mark in running successful local businesses — so you get genuine design guidance paired with dependable, detail-oriented service the community vouches for.
Climate Expertise
We specialize in high-performance treatments that act as a climate shield: spectrally selective solar shades that preserve mountain views while blocking heat, and insulating cellular shades that maximize Xcel Energy efficiency through Denver’s swings.
Concierge, Owner-Led Service
From the first sample to the final install, you work directly with the owners. We provide millimeter-perfect measurements and a flawless fit, and we stand behind our product and our work.
Premium Brands. Local Prices. No Retail Markup.
We leverage our national buying power to bring the world’s leading window covering brands to East Denver homeowners at prices that undercut big-box retail — without sacrificing quality or service.
Mile High Design: Window Treatment Trends for East Denver
At 5,280 feet, the light simply hits differently. Browse our local design blog and gallery to see how East Denver homeowners are mastering the balance between unobstructed mountain views and high-altitude UV protection. From the industrial-chic loft aesthetics of
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Frequently Asked Questions About Window Treatments in East Denver
How much do custom blinds, shades, and shutters cost in East Denver?
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 East Denver includes a free in-home consultation – owners Mark and Julie Ham measure every window, show samples in your home’s real light, and tailor the quote to your actual project.
What window treatments work best for Denver's high-altitude sun?
At Denver’s altitude the UV is about 20% stronger than at sea level, so sun-fighting products work best: spectrally selective solar shades block solar heat and UV while preserving your mountain views, cellular shades add insulation for the big temperature swings, and shutters add a durable climate shield. West- and south-facing rooms benefit most.
With 300 days of sunshine a year, protecting floors, furniture, and finishes from fading is a priority in nearly every East Denver home.
Are you locally owned?
Yes. Made in the Shade East Denver is locally owned and operated by Mark and Julie Ham, who personally handle the consultation, measuring, and installation. You work directly with the owners, not a call center or a big-box retailer.
Julie brings a background in interior design and Mark in local business, so you get both design guidance and dependable service.
Do cellular shades really lower energy bills?
Yes. Cellular (honeycomb) shades trap a layer of insulating air against the glass, reducing heat loss in Denver’s cold snaps and heat gain during the sunny days. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%.
That insulation is especially valuable with Denver’s dramatic temperature swings, easing the load on your Xcel Energy bill year-round.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Made in the Shade brings the showroom to you: Mark and Julie come to your home, review products and samples in your actual light, take professional measurements, and give you a quote. After you order, they handle professional installation for a precise fit.
No fighting traffic or parking at a retail center – you compare colors and textures against your own walls, floors, and Colorado light.
What areas do you serve?
Made in the Shade East Denver serves Centennial, Aurora, Bennett, Denver, and the surrounding areas, including neighborhoods like Saddle Rock, Blackstone, Tallyns Reach, Copperleaf, Heritage Eagle Bend, and the communities around DIA. The mobile showroom comes to your home anywhere in the service area.
Call (720) 303-5962 to confirm we cover your neighborhood.
Proudly Serving East Denver, Aurora & Centennial — We Bring the Showroom to You
Not sure if we cover your area? Call (720) 303-5962 for instant confirmation.
Locally Owned & Operated
Your East Denver Window Treatment Concierge
In a city that moves as fast as Denver, your time is your most valuable asset. Why spend your weekend fighting I-25 traffic or searching for parking at a retail center?