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Open your eyes to a window of opportunity

When you call Made in the Shade, the sky is the limit for all your window coverings. From the moment Jeremy Nienhuser or one of his crew pulls into your driveway, the adventure begins. Basically, if you need patio shades, awnings, shades, blinds or curtains, they have you covered.

“Patio shades are a great product to make your porch cooler in the hot summer with a push of a button. In addition to sun protection, patio shades can also be bug proof and hold heat in during cold fall days,” Jeremy says. “‘Alexa, lower the patio shades,’ works as well. We can integrate with just about any home automation program. I also really enjoy installing them!”

Besides patio shades they sell about anything you can imagine putting in your window that’s functional, stylish and fits the budget. To discover that perfect product for you, Jeremy asks a series of questions and listens to what you need and want.  

“I’ve got a plethora of samples in the van so you can see the colors and textures in your home amongst your style,” he notes. “That way we know it works for you! I could list all the products that we carry, but just know we carry everything!”

Prior to owning this company, Jeremy served Kansas City in sales and home remodeling, then began doing installs for the previous owner who moved to Denver for his daughter’s health. He and his wife, Aubri, purchased the area when he left. Aubri was a teacher for 11 years before they jumped into this new dream job together. 

He admits it has been a wild ride going from installs to business ownership, but he wouldn’t change it for anything.

Aubri used to handle customer service and scheduling, but now she has her hands full with their baby girl, Lydia Jane, who is 2 years old and loves playing with her new cat, Mochi.

“We are so glad Natalie Steed came on board to handle the office. She’s got big shoes to fill and is doing a great job!” he relates.

Throughout the month of July, he is running a 5%, 10% and 15% discount for five, 10 and 15 products purchased.

When you are ready to change the face of your home with new, refreshing window treatments, give them a call and take advantage of their in-home, free consultation. Whether you want a small change or a complete makeover, the way you view your outdoors is a great place to start.

Visit mitskc.com to see all the exciting ways Made in the Shade can dress up your window spaces. Call them at 913-210-5150.