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Welcome to the Made in the Shade Virginia Beach window treatment blog — where Julie and the team share real advice for homeowners across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and the rest of Hampton Roads. This is the place to dig into the details behind choosing between shutters, shades, blinds, or motorized window treatments — plus the coastal-specific questions that come up again and again, like how salt air and humidity affect real wood versus faux wood, or what actually holds up to a Virginia Beach summer.
You’ll find posts organized by room, by product, and by season — from light control for a sun-drenched bedroom to outdoor shades built for a screened porch. Julie’s background in direct-response copywriting means these posts are written to actually answer the question you searched for, not just to fill space — and every post reflects what she and James see firsthand in homes across Hampton Roads.
Have a specific window treatment question that isn’t answered here yet? Request your free in-home consultation and ask Julie directly — she brings samples to you, so you can see exactly how something would look in your own home before making any decisions.
Plantation Shutters Virginia Beach, VA — Are They Worth the Investment?
Plantation shutters in Virginia Beach, VA cost more upfront than most other window treatments. That's not a secret, and Julie doesn't pretend otherwise. What she does tell every homeowner who asks is this: plantation shutters are not a window treatment purchase....
Custom Blinds for Your Suffolk, VA Home
Suffolk is one of those places that feels like it has everything. Great schools, growing neighborhoods like Harbour View, a real sense of community — and beautiful homes that deserve beautiful windows. If you've been putting off your window treatments because you're...
ROLLER SHADES SUFFOLK
Roller Shades – A Special Type of Shade Option for Suffolk Homeowners “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.” However, we believe everyone will love roller shades from Made in the Shade Virginia Beach. Beauty in both function and form, which has quickly jettisoned...
Transform Your Suffolk, VA Home With the Perfect Plantation Shutters
Some window treatments simply hang there. Plantation shutters, however, genuinely transform a room. When Julie and her team at Made in the Shade Virginia Beach finish an installation, clients often say the same thing: "I can't believe it took me this long to do this."...
Custom Blinds in Suffolk, VA: The Right Fit for Every Home
Suffolk is not your average Hampton Roads suburb. It is one of the largest cities in Virginia by land area. And the homes here reflect that variety — from the charming historic streets near Main Street and downtown, to the spacious new builds spreading through Harbour...
Transform Your Norfolk, VA Home With the Perfect Plantation Shutters
Norfolk, VA is one of the best cities in Hampton Roads for plantation shutters — and that's not a coincidence. Norfolk's homes have character. The craftsman bungalows of Ghent, the colonials of Colonial Place, the eclectic renovations along Park Place — these are...
Custom Blinds for Norfolk’s Historic Homes — What Works in Ghent, Colonial Place & Beyond
Norfolk's older neighborhoods have a character that newer builds just can't replicate. Craftsman bungalows line the streets of Ghent. Grand colonials anchor Colonial Place. Over in Park Place and the Freemason Street area, you find homes with personalities that...
ROLLER SHADES NORFOLK
Roller Shades – A Special Type of Shade Option for Norfolk Homeowners “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.” However, we believe everyone will love roller shades from Made in the Shade Virginia Beach. Beauty in both function and form, which has quickly jettisoned...
Window Blinds for Norfolk, VA — A Guide for Military Families and New Homeowners
Norfolk moves fast. Whether you just got PCS orders, you're settling into your first home purchase, or you've been here long enough to know the city inside out — getting your windows sorted shouldn't be a hassle. I'm Julie, from Made in the Shade Virginia Beach. We...
Custom Blinds in Norfolk, VA: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right One
You've decided on custom blinds for your Norfolk home. Good call — but "custom blinds" covers a lot of ground, and the right choice depends on more than which one looks nice in a photo. It depends on the room, your budget, your household, and how you actually live day...
Solar Shades in Virginia Beach, VA: Protect Your View — and Your Floors
Virginia Beach gets 213 sunny days a year. That's part of why people move here — and part of what quietly damages hardwood floors, leather furniture, and artwork inside homes with big windows facing the water. Solar shades solve a specific problem: they cut UV and...