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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.
Virginia Beach gives homeowners two things in abundance: beautiful views and relentless sun. Whether you're in a canal home on the North End, a south-facing townhouse near Hilltop, or a sunroom in Great Neck, you want the view when you want it. You also need to manage...
You've decided you want plantation shutters. Great decision — especially for a Virginia Beach home. But before you pick up the phone, you probably have questions. Wood or faux wood? Which louver size? What does installation actually look like? What should I expect to...
You've decided on custom blinds. That's the right call — custom-measured, custom-made window treatments fit Virginia Beach homes in a way that off-the-shelf options simply don't. Now comes the real question: which ones? Julie at Made in the Shade Virginia Beach helps...
If you're looking into custom window treatments in Virginia Beach, VA, you're in good company. The right shades, blinds, or shutters change how a room feels fast. Even better, they can also stand up to our coastal sun and humidity. Julie Boswell owns Made in the Shade...
Every room in a Virginia Beach home has different needs. That's before you factor in the coastal light, the sliding glass doors out to the patio, or the sunroom that fills with afternoon sun from May through October. Choosing the right blinds room by room makes a real...
Buying quality custom window treatments is one decision. Getting them installed correctly is another one entirely. In Virginia Beach, coastal construction adds real complexity. Older homes in Linkhorn Park or the North End often have plaster walls and original window...
Most Virginia Beach homeowners start in the same place: they need new window blinds, and they're wondering whether it's worth going the custom route or just grabbing something from a big-box store or ordering online. It's a fair question — and the answer depends on...