The Best Custom Window Treatments in Southwest Colorado

Your home in the San Juan Mountains has world-class views. Don’t let the nation’s most intense UV rays ruin your furniture or force you to block the scenery. From historic homes in Durango to modern ski chalets in Telluride, we provide custom window coverings engineered for the extreme mountain climate.

  • Free In-Home Design Consultations — We travel throughout the Four Corners region, including Durango, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, and Telluride.

  • Extreme UV Protection — Specialized solar shades that block up to 99% of damaging rays, protecting your wood floors, art, and furniture from fading.

  • Four-Season Insulation — Insulating cellular shades that trap heat during frigid winter nights and block the sun’s heat in the summer.

  • Uncompromised Mountain Views — Solutions designed to cut the glare and heat while keeping your panoramic views crystal clear.

  • Built Mountain-Tough — Durable materials that won’t crack in the dry air or fail under heavy snow loads on skylights.

  • Locally Owned in Durango — We live here. We understand the unique challenges and architectural styles of Southwest Colorado homes.

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Why Southwest Colorado Homeowners Trust Made in the Shade?

At Made in the Shade Southwest Colorado, we understand that window treatments in the mountains are essential gear, not just decoration. They need to protect your home from the harshest UV rays in the country while preserving the majestic views you moved here for. From historic Victorian homes in Durango to modern mountain retreats in Telluride, we bring the showroom directly to your door. Our free in-home consultations allow you to see how various styles, from blinds, shutters, motorized shades, or exterior shades and awnings will look and function in your environment. Our free in-home design consultations are tailored to the mountain lifestyle. As a locally owned business based in Durango, we are your neighbors. We understand the unique challenges of building and living in the Four Corners region and pride ourselves on providing durable solutions, expert installation, and industry-leading warranties that stand up to the high-altitude environment.

Ready to get started? Book your free in-home consultation today and see the difference for yourself.

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Get expert advice on UV protection and insulation, view premium materials in your own lighting, and receive a custom quote—no pressure, no obligation. Just honest, local service for your Southwest Colorado home.

Our Professional Process

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Schedule Your Mountain Home Visit

Contact us to book a complimentary appointment. We travel throughout the San Juan Mountains, from the mesas of Cortez to the hot springs of Pagosa Springs.

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See Samples at 9,000 Feet

The light is different up here. We bring the samples to you so you can see how fabrics look in the intense mountain sun. We will help you choose materials that won’t fade and will keep your home comfortable year-round.

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Precision Measuring for Custom Builds

Mountain homes often feature unique architecture like vaulted A-frame windows and massive glass walls. We take precise measurements to ensure a perfect fit that maximizes your view and energy efficiency.

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Expert High-Altitude Installation

Our professional team handles the entire process. We securely mount your new treatments, show you how to operate your smart shades, and ensure everything is perfect before we leave your home clean and protected.

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Don’t Let the High-Altitude Sun Bleach Your Home

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Standard Blinds Fade in Months, Not Years

The UV intensity in the San Juan Mountains is among the highest in the nation. Big box store blinds will discolor and become brittle in a single season, and the sun will bleach your hardwood floors, furniture, and art right through them.

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Losing the View You Moved Here For

You live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Cheap blinds force you to block your view of the peaks just to stop the glare. We offer high-performance screen shades that cut the glare while keeping your panoramic mountain views perfectly clear.

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Difficult Installs in Custom Homes

Installing window treatments into log walls, 100-year-old plaster, or modern A-frame windows is not a DIY job. A single mistake can damage irreplaceable materials. Our team has the expertise to handle the unique construction of mountain homes.

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The Smart Way to Protect Your Mountain Home

Made in the Shade brings the showroom to you—serving Durango, Telluride, and Pagosa Springs—so you get performance-grade products, expert advice, and a warranty built for our climate.

Motorized Window Shades

Intelligent Light Management

The mountain sun is always moving. Our motorized solar shades can be programmed to adjust automatically throughout the day, following the sun to protect your interiors from damaging UV rays while maximizing natural light. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it solution for your home.

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Shutters

The Ultimate Thermal Barrier

In Southwest Colorado, temperatures can drop 40 degrees when the sun sets. Plantation shutters provide a solid, insulating barrier against freezing winter nights and blizzards. They are a permanent, durable upgrade that fits perfectly in historic Durango Victorians and rustic mountain cabins alike.

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Exterior Shades

Glare-Free Outdoor Living

Enjoy your deck without being blinded. The sun reflecting off the mountains can be intense. Our motorized exterior screens cut the glare and heat, creating a comfortable space to enjoy an après-ski drink or a summer evening. They are built to withstand heavy snow loads and high-altitude conditions.

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Southwest Colorado’s Go-To Window Experts

From the Animas Valley in Durango to the ski slopes of Telluride, our reputation is built on reliability and performance. In small mountain towns, word-of-mouth is everything. We are proud to be the 5-star rated team our neighbors recommend for getting the job done right.

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To say we are pleased with our new custom shades is an understatement!!!! They did an incredible job! They were so caring and professional! The windows are an absolutely STUNNING!...
Rebecca S
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To say we are pleased with our new custom shades is an understatement!!!! They did an incredible job! They were so caring and professional! The windows are an absolutely STUNNING! We highly recommend this company. We got the front of the house done first. We just got the back windows covered. The house looks amazing! We’re so happy! Thank you!!!
Rebecca S
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Our home office needed some shade and it’s exactly what we got! Speedy service and high quality products. Can’t wait to get our whole house done next!
Nancy H.
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Our home office needed some shade and it’s exactly what we got! Speedy service and high quality products. Can’t wait to get our whole house done next!
Nancy H.
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We love our large shutters! The Made in the Shade team were very patient with all of our questions as we weighed out the best options for our new home...
Edward T.
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We love our large shutters! The Made in the Shade team were very patient with all of our questions as we weighed out the best options for our new home. We now get to enjoy wonderful sunlight and have privacy when we want. The best thing about the service was it didn’t feel so transactional, it felt like having a close friend or family member on our side - I plan to use them in the future and will strongly recommend to my friends and family!
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High-Performance Window Gear for the San Juans

In the mountains, your windows take a beating. From the intense UV rays at 9,000 feet to the sub-zero temperatures of a January night, you need window treatments that perform like technical gear. Our collection combines thermal efficiency with mountain style, protecting your home without sacrificing the view.

Custom Window Shades

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Combat the “Alpine Glow” and snow glare. Our solar screen shades reduce the blinding reflection off the snow while keeping your view of the peaks sharp. For chilly nights in Pagosa, upgrade to honeycomb shades that trap a layer of air, acting as a thermal blanket for your glass.

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Shutters

Match the historic charm of downtown Durango or the rustic elegance of a mountain lodge. Our composite shutters are engineered to withstand the dry mountain air without cracking or shrinking. They offer a permanent, architectural upgrade that looks beautiful from both the curb and the couch.

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Blinds

Complement your timber frame or log home with the warmth of wood. We offer richly stained wood blinds that match your interior beams, as well as durable faux-wood options that handle moisture in bathrooms and mudrooms. It’s a classic, rugged look that fits the Southwest Colorado lifestyle.

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Outdoor Shades

The sun hits harder at high altitude. Our heavy-duty exterior solar screens shield your deck from the intense afternoon rays, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space without sunburn or squinting. They create a cool, shaded retreat perfect for watching the sunset over the mesa.

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Drapery

Add physical warmth and softness to your home. Heavy custom drapes are the perfect solution for drafty sliding glass doors or large picture windows. Choose from wool blends or velvet textures to create a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere during our long, snowy winters.

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Decorative Grilles

Bring the look of hand-forged iron to your windows. Faux iron grilles add a rustic, custom touch to transom windows or entryways, perfectly complementing the stone and wood elements common in Telluride and Durango architecture.

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Find Your Inspiration & Style

Explore our blog for inspiring ideas, showcasing a diverse array of elegant and innovative window treatments to transform your living spaces.