Appleton Reviews

Lori Welch 2026.09.18

     

My husband and I are very pleased with the ordering and installation service we received from Ashley and her husband. Our blinds look great in our dining area!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.09.25

Thank you, Lori. We are delighted you and your husband are pleased with the ordering and installation service from Ashley and her husband. It is wonderful to hear the blinds look great in your dining area. We appreciate you sharing your experience and your kind words.

Barbara Van Dinter 2026.08.13

     

Made in the Shade is a wonderful small business to support. They came out to the house right away after I called for a quote. We needed shades for all fhe windows in our new house.The price was exactly what we expected. They provided many options and colors for us to choose from. They made recommendations based on our windows and colors and then did the measurements. The shades arrived when they told us they would. An installation date was made and all the shades were installed in about an hour. This was a smooth and stress-free process with a great team of people. If looking for shades, I would highly recommend Made in the Shade.

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Reply from Appleton 2026.08.13

Thank you, Barbara! We're grateful for your support and glad to hear that you had a smooth experience with our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Julie 2026.06.05

     

We have worked with Made in the Shade repeatedly for 9 years and have been so happy with the quality of their products and service. Blake is so meticulous with his installations. He cleans up his work space, doesn’t ding up our walls or trim, and is very quick. He even removes his shoes upon entering our home. He is a super sweet, pleasant professional that we have enjoyed getting to know, and highly recommend him. We’re very particular and usually do everything ourselves but we do not hesitate to have him work on our home. 10 stars if possible!!!!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.06.05

Thank you, Julie, for nine years of trust and this wonderful 5-star review. We’re delighted Blake’s meticulous installations, care for your home, and pleasant professionalism have made each visit a positive experience. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to him, and we’re honored you recommend us and rely on us even though you’re usually DIY. We look forward to continuing to serve you — and we’ll happily accept the 10 stars!

Harry Wendlandt 2026.05.22

     

I've worked with many contractors in my life but Blake stands above all. You likely wont have any order or material problems but if you do he is amazingly accommodating. Quick to correct. Great Materials and workmanship. He has installed large shades and new blinds for us.

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Reply from Appleton 2026.05.22

Harry, thank you so much for the glowing review and for trusting us with your shades and blinds. We're glad the materials and workmanship met your expectations and that our team could quickly address any issues. Your recommendation means a lot to all of us, and we appreciate you recognizing our commitment to service.

Jeff Guth 2026.05.04

     

Blake was informative and knowledgeable about the product. He was great to work with.

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Reply from Appleton 2026.05.04

Thank you for the five-star review, Jeff. We're glad Blake was informative and knowledgeable and that he made the experience great. We'll pass your kind words along to him. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you again.

Tom Nan Wallschlaeger 2026.04.24

     

Enjoyable to work with. Professional and efficient. Many thanks for a job well done!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.04.24

Thank you, Tom! We're glad to hear you found our team professional and efficient. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

Rachel K 2026.03.26

     

Quick and easy process!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.03.26

Thank you, Rachel! We're glad to hear you found the process quick and easy. Your feedback is appreciated!

Sondra Koeller (Soni) 2026.03.12

     

I booked a consult through Costco, and Ashley very quickly got in touch with me and came out to measure and give me an estimate within just a few days from my initial inquiry. She was knowledgeable about product options and thorough with her measurements and details. Blake made just as quick work out of the removal of my old blinds and install of my new roller shades, replacing 15 window treatments within a few hours! We love our new roller shades for their function, and they look great too. Would highly recommend Made in the Shade!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.03.12

Thank you, Sondra! We appreciate your kind words about Ashley and Blake's prompt and knowledgeable service. It's fantastic to hear that you love your new roller shades. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Mitchell Mroz 2026.03.10

     

great service

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Reply from Appleton 2026.03.10

Thank you, Mitchell! We're glad you enjoyed the great service.

Troy Runge 2026.02.06

     

Worked with "Made in the Shade" for our new Parade of Home. Ashley and Blake could not have made the whole proces more easy and wonderful. Not only were we on a strick time frame but we had numerous questions, meetings, etc which they accommodated all of them and made everything work. From start to finish it was a great experience. Ashley communicated all along the way and Blake installed our wood blinds quickly and did a wonderful job. The other big plus was they are a small business which was something I was looking for. I would highly recommend "Made In the Shade" if you are looking for window treatments. They are the small business that really cares about their reputation and Im glad I found them. Thanks Ashley and Blake!

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Reply from Appleton 2026.02.06

Thank you, Troy! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our team. Ashley and Blake truly appreciate your kind words and are dedicated to providing great service. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

thomas kuepper 2026.02.03

     

Great working with Made in the Shade in Appleton. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Appleton 2026.02.03

Thank you, Thomas! We're glad you had a great experience working with us and appreciate your recommendation.

Connie Simon 2026.01.31

     

Very pleasant and professional to work with. Gave good recommendations and explanations of the type of blinded that would work best for specific areas. Installation with done very well and quickly

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Reply from Appleton 2026.01.31

Thank you, Connie! We're glad to hear you had a pleasant experience and found our recommendations helpful. It's great to know the installation went smoothly and quickly. We appreciate your feedback!

Steve and Gail Clayton 2025.12.29

     

Ashley came to our house for measuring and had many samples to choose from to meet my expectations. She did all the ordering for me and the product arrived earlier than we expected which was awesome during this busy mailing time of the year. The shade was installed by Blake who was not only thorough and quick but courteous and respectful as well.

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Reply from Appleton 2025.12.30

Thank you, Steve, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Ashley provided you with a great selection and took care of the ordering process. It's also great to know that Blake's installation met your expectations. We appreciate your support!

Linda Bliefnick 2025.12.10

     

I needed window coverings for my new build. Made In The Shade came to my home with fabric samples and to measure; the products were ordered, delivered and installed. All of that was the smoothest and easiest part of the build! The shades are gorgeous and obviously high quality, but what really sets them apart is their responsiveness, ease of scheduling, and sunny, cheerful personalities which are second to none. They get an A+ from me!

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Reply from Appleton 2025.12.10

Thank you, Linda! We're so glad to hear that you had such a smooth experience with your window coverings and that our team's cheerful personalities made a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted you love the shades!

Richard Lochowitz 2025.11.25

     

We had automated cellular shade installed recently. Ashley did a stellar job of aiding us in the selection of color and fabric to complement our home. Blake did the installation and explained the operation of the remote. The measurements were right on. We are considering doing more window treatments and will use their services again.

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Reply from Appleton 2025.11.25

Thank you, Richard! We're glad to hear that Ashley helped you choose the perfect color and fabric, and that Blake provided a great installation experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you with more window treatments in the future!

Ave and Barb Geiger 2025.11.18

     

Ashley was very responsive & timely as well as helpful with selection. Blake did a great job with the installation. I’m very happy & impressed with my new Graber roller shades!

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Reply from Appleton 2025.11.18

Thank you, Ave! We're glad to hear that Ashley's assistance and Blake's installation made such a positive impact. Enjoy your new Graber roller shades!

Sue Englebert 2025.11.12

     

Blake and Ashley are amazing! The product selection was perfect and installation was spectacular. They had just what I needed to make my folk's home of 29 windows beutiful as well as my new home with oversized windows perfect. I especially like the valances they were able to mount that matched my windows - even a 9' wooden window! Service and Selection A++++

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Reply from Appleton 2025.11.12

Thank you, Sue! We're so glad to hear that Blake and Ashley provided you with amazing service and that you loved the product selection and installation. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Rick Witt 2025.10.25

     

My profession as a Track & Field Coach is a time based profession so being on time is major to me! I was a little hesitant to work with a company over an hour away. The communication with Ashley and Blake was outstanding and their arrival for delivery and installation were absolutely on the time given. The instillation process was seamless and they even vacuumed after completion! I would highly recommend Made in the Shade Appleton.

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Reply from Appleton 2025.10.25

Thank you, Rick, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Ashley and Blake provided excellent communication and timely service. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Jerry & Tina Drewiske 2025.09.15

     

Blake & Ashley were great to deal with! They are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and quick! We love our new bedroom blinds and the darkness of the room!

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Reply from Appleton 2025.09.15

Thank you, Jerry! We're so pleased to hear that Blake and Ashley provided you with such great service and that you love your new bedroom blinds. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!

Shellie Kappelman 2025.09.12

     

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Reply from Appleton 2025.09.12

Thank you so much, Shellie, for your 5-star rating; we truly appreciate your support!