The Shade Store makes handcrafted custom window treatments in the United States, a business it says has served customers since 1946 and been run across three generations. Its artisans make products to order in the company's workrooms, supported by more than 150 showrooms and dedicated design and measurement teams.
Classic ShadeEstablished in 1997, Classic Shade handcrafts fabric window treatments using traditional English curtain-making techniques. Based in Jackson Heights, New York, the company also provides measuring and installation as part of its full-service approach.LAWRENCE, NY
Columbia Shade CompanySince 1975, Columbia Shade Company has handcrafted custom woven-wood window shades in the USA, with American basswood as its signature material. Now third-generation owned and operated, the company makes shades individually by hand for interior and exterior spaces, with design guidance and custom coloring available. Its products are built with heavy-duty cord and stainless-steel hardware, avoiding plastic parts.DALLAS, PA
Commercial Draperies UnlimitedFounded in 1964 by Army veteran Nicholas Lanera, Commercial Draperies Unlimited grew from a two-person, 200-square-foot workroom into an East Coast supplier and installer of custom commercial window treatments. The family business now operates from a 10,000-square-foot showroom, office and workroom, with Nicholas and Rosemaire Lanera’s children carrying on its third-generation customer-focused approach. Its on-premises work includes custom draperies, window coverings and upholstery, including specialized hospital and auditorium work.MAMARONECK, NY
Mill End ShopsFamily-owned since 1933, Mill End Shops creates custom window treatments and upholstered interiors for homes and businesses across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Its in-house team guides projects from fabric selection and precise measuring through local fabrication and professional installation, with a particular strength in tailored draperies and made-to-fit shades. Five generations of craftsmanship and three local showrooms give the company a distinctly hands-on, regional character.ROCKVILLE, MD