Light-filtering shades allow sunlight to enter your home while softening harsh rays. Instead of blocking daylight completely, they gently diffuse it throughout the room. The result is a bright, comfortable interior with balanced lighting. Natural light has the power...
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Design Tips for Choosing Window Draperies That Last
Spring is often the moment when Lafayette homeowners begin thinking about updates that make their homes feel lighter, more comfortable, and more intentional. Window draperies are a popular starting point because they deliver immediate visual impact while improving how...
Refresh Your Lafayette Home with Custom Draperies
Spring is the season when homes in Lafayette begin to feel brighter, lighter, and more open. Longer days bring in more sunlight, and that change often highlights areas that feel heavy, dated, or unbalanced. One of the most effective ways to refresh your home for...
Design a Sleep-Friendly Bedroom in Lafayette
Great sleep starts with a great bedroom. While the right window treatments play a major role, they work best when paired with smart design choices. If you already read our related article, “Better Sleep With Room Darkening Shades,” you know how powerful light control...
Better Sleep With Room Darkening Shades
Quality sleep changes everything. It improves mood, focus, and long-term health. In Lafayette, bright sunlight, long summer days, and neighborhood lighting can make restful sleep harder to achieve. That is why more homeowners are turning to room darkening shades to...
Winter Window Treatments to Keep Your Home Cozy
When the winter months arrive, homeowners in Lafayette begin to notice the chill creeping in, even indoors. While there are many ways to stay warm, one of the most effective—and often overlooked—winter window treatments is investing in the right window treatments. By...
Enhance Your Home with Insulating Window Treatments
Winter can be a beautiful season, but it often comes with the challenge of keeping your home comfortable and energy-efficient. As temperatures drop, homeowners in Lafayette are increasingly turning to insulating window treatments as an effective solution to combat the...
Design Inspiration for Lafayette Homes in 2026
After a year filled with creativity and transformation, Made in the Shade Lafayette is excited to welcome 2026 with fresh ideas and timeless design inspiration. Our team continues to help homeowners throughout Lafayette, Broussard, and Youngsville create spaces that...
Looking Back: Lafayette’s Favorite Designs of 2025
As the year comes to a close, the team at Made in the Shade Lafayette is reflecting on a year filled with creativity, community, and beautiful transformations with the favorite designs of 2025. From modern homes in Youngsville to cozy spaces in Broussard and the heart...
Cozy Comfort: Energy-Saving Window Solutions for Winter
As winter settles into Lafayette, homeowners are looking for smart ways to keep their homes warm and comfortable without driving up energy bills. While many people focus on heaters and insulation, few realize how much of an impact energy-saving window solutions can...
Stay Warm and Save Energy with Smart Window Treatments
As the temperatures drop in Lafayette, keeping your home cozy and your energy bills under control becomes a top priority. Winter can be unpredictable in Louisiana—chilly mornings, cold drafts, and higher heating costs can make your home feel less comfortable. But...
Festive Window Coverings for Every Holiday Season
While winter holidays often steal the spotlight, your windows deserve attention all year long. From Easter brunch to summer barbecues and Thanksgiving dinner, the festive window coverings can elevate your home through every celebration. At Made in the Shade Lafayette,...











