About Made in the Shade East Denver — Locally Owned by Mark & Julie Ham
Your local East Denver window treatment experts, bringing concierge, in-home service and Colorado-ready products right to your door. Request a Free Consultation
Meet Mark & Julie Ham — Owners & Your Local Design Team
Welcome to Made in the Shade East Denver. We are Mark and Julie Ham, and as local owners, we understand that living on the Front Range requires a unique approach to home design. In Denver, your windows aren't just for the view—they are your first line of defense against the 20% stronger UV rays and the "weather whiplash" that defines our Mile High climate. We specialize in high-performance window coverings, including shades, blinds, shutters, and custom drapery, all engineered to protect your interiors while elevating your home’s aesthetic.
Mark and Julie bring a powerhouse combination of professional expertise to your project. Mark spent years owning and operating several successful Jimmy John’s franchises and a dry-cleaning business. This background in high-speed, high-quality service means he treats every installation with extreme precision and a "get it done right" mentality. Julie leverages her previous career as a property manager to help clients understand how window treatments act as a permanent investment in their real estate. Her passion for interior design ensures that whether you are outfitting a historic Park Hill bungalow or a luxury Cherry Creek estate, the final result will be both functional and fashion-forward.
When we aren't helping our neighbors transform their living spaces, we are fully immersed in the active Colorado lifestyle. With three busy boys involved in local sports, our family is always on the move. You can usually find us on the local tennis courts, hitting the golf course, or enjoying Denver’s world-class outdoor spaces. Because we lead an active life, we know exactly which products offer the durability needed for busy households and which motorized smart-shades provide the ultimate convenience for tech-savvy Denver professionals.
We are excited to bring exceptional window coverings and personalized service to our clients in East Denver! Â Click here to schedule your free in-home estimate.
We look forward to meeting you and servicing your project!
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The High Design Experience: How We Work
The only way to choose the right window treatment for your Denver home is to see it in your home’s unique high-altitude light. Our concierge model is built around a free, no-pressure consultation in your living room. Instead of guessing under fluorescent retail lights, our design consultants bring East Denver’s most expansive mobile showroom to you — evaluating everything from the massive glass walls of a Lowry loft to the classic windows of a Hilltop manor, so you make a well-informed decision that protects your home and elevates your style.
Made in the Shade East Denver Value System
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Mountain-Tested Quality: We don’t just select any manufacturing partners. We curate products from the world’s top window treatment companies that use high-quality materials specifically engineered to withstand the Front Range’s intense UV radiation and extreme 40-degree temperature swings.
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Precision Customization: Every window fashion we supply is custom-made to your exact measurements, color palette, and lifestyle. Whether you need specialized motorization for hard-to-reach vaulted windows in Central Park or moisture-resistant shutters for a steamy Cherry Creek master bath, we ensure your windows are a reflection of your personal taste.
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Concierge Service: We back up every project with Mark and Julie’s signature “white-glove” service. Drawing on Mark’s background in precision operations and Julie’s expertise in property management, we provide individualized care before, during, and after the installation. We aren’t just selling blinds; we are building relationships within our Denver community.
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Mile High Value:Â Because we operate as a mobile showroom, we eliminate the high overhead of a traditional boutique storefront. This allows us to bring you industry-leading brands and luxury finishes at a much more competitive price point, passing the savings directly to your East Denver home.
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Front Range Warranties: Our manufacturing partners provide elite warranties, many of which are limited lifetime. In a climate where the sun can warp or fade low-quality products in a single season, our warranties ensure you can invest in your window treatments with absolute peace of mind.
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Our goal is simple:
To give you an effortless shopping experience where you can make educated decisions about UV protection, thermal insulation, and smart-home automation for every room in your home. We’re not just selling blinds — we’re building relationships in our Denver community.
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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.
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We serve East Denver 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.
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.
Locally Owned & Owner-Led
You work directly with Mark and Julie — from the first sample to the final install. We stand behind our product and our work.
Design + Business Expertise
Julie’s interior-design eye paired with Mark’s proven local-business reliability.
Built for the Colorado Climate
Spectrally selective solar shades that protect mountain views, and insulating shades that maximize Xcel Energy efficiency.
Concierge Convenience
We bring hundreds of samples to you and match them in your home’s actual light — no showroom trip.
Frequently Asked Questions About Made in the Shade East Denver
Who owns Made in the Shade East Denver?
Made in the Shade East Denver is locally owned and operated by Mark and Julie Ham. Julie brings a background in interior design and Mark in running successful local businesses, and together they personally handle the consultation, measuring, and installation.
You work directly with the owners from your first sample to the final install.
What makes Made in the Shade East Denver different?
It’s a concierge, owner-led service: Mark and Julie bring the full mobile showroom to your home so you can compare fabrics and finishes in your own Colorado light, with no traffic or parking. They specialize in high-performance treatments built for Denver’s high-altitude sun and temperature swings.
Do you bring the showroom to my home?
Yes. We bring hundreds of samples to you with a free in-home consultation, so you can see how the Colorado light, your room colors, and your furnishings affect every choice. Then we provide millimeter-perfect measurements and professional installation.
What areas do you serve?
Made in the Shade East Denver serves Centennial, Aurora, Bennett, Denver, and surrounding areas, including neighborhoods like Saddle Rock, Blackstone, Tallyns Reach, Copperleaf, Heritage Eagle Bend, and the communities around DIA. We bring the showroom to your home anywhere in the service area.
Call (720) 303-5962 to confirm we cover your neighborhood.