How much do custom blinds, shades, and shutters cost in Clayton?

Custom window treatments typically range from under $100 to over $1,000 per window. The price depends on the product, window size, material, operating system, motorization, and number of windows, so an exact quote requires measuring the actual windows. Made in the Shade Clayton & Fuquay-Varina includes a free in-home consultation — owners Glenn and Aurea measure every window, show samples in your home's real lighting, and tailor the quote to your actual project. Call (919) 939-2009 to book.

What window treatments work best for Clayton's heat and humidity?

In Clayton's hot, humid summers, heat- and moisture-smart products work best: solar shades cut glare and solar heat gain while keeping the view, cellular shades add insulation to ease the load on your AC, and moisture-resistant faux wood blinds and shutters resist warping in humid rooms. West- and south-facing rooms benefit most. Many newer Johnston County homes have large windows that suit motorized solar or cellular shades for effortless, scheduled control.

Are you locally owned?

Yes. Made in the Shade Clayton & Fuquay-Varina is locally owned and operated by Glenn and Aurea Wangerien, who moved to North Carolina in 2017 and personally handle the design, measuring, and installation. You work directly with the owners, not a call center or subcontractor. Glenn's background in new-home construction and interior finishing means your treatments are measured and installed by a true window-fashion professional.

Do cellular shades really lower energy bills?

Yes. Cellular (honeycomb) shades trap a layer of insulating air against the glass, reducing heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%. In Clayton's long, hot cooling season, that eases the load on your AC — especially on west- and south-facing windows.

What areas do you serve?

Made in the Shade Clayton & Fuquay-Varina serves Angier, Archer Lodge, Benson, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Knightdale, Selma, Willow Springs, Wendell, and surrounding areas. The mobile showroom comes to your home anywhere in the service area. Call (919) 939-2009 to confirm we cover your neighborhood.

Custom Drapery in Clayton — Softness, Texture & Elegance.

Custom drapery softens a room, frames a view, and adds a layer of light control against the bright NC sun — the finishing touch no hard treatment can replicate.

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Owner-Installed by Glenn & Aurea

You work directly with the owners — Clayton neighbors since 2017 who design, measure, and install every job themselves.

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Free In-Home Consultation

We bring the full mobile showroom to you. See every option in your own North Carolina light, get a quote, zero obligation.

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Moisture-resistant, energy-smart products engineered for our humidity and heat — precisely measured and owner-installed.

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Custom Drapery Does More Than Decorate — It Softens, Frames & Controls Light

Soft custom drapery adds a warmth and elegance that no hard treatment can match. Whether framing the large windows of a new Clayton build, layering privacy onto a bedroom, or softening an established Fuquay-Varina living room, our drapes are tailored to your exact windows from thousands of premium fabrics.

Layered over shades, drapery adds depth, dampens sound, and gives you an extra layer of control over the bright North Carolina sun — many homeowners layer room-darkening drapery over blackout shades for better sleep and a finished, designer look. Glenn and Aurea craft each panel to order and install it themselves, with motorized tracks for large or hard-to-reach windows.

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Drapery Key Features:

Choose from hundreds of beautiful designer inspired fabrics in solids, stripes, geometrics and much more
15 different drapery pleat styles to complement any decor
A large selection of the top brands of drapery hardware available in wood, metal, resin, acrylic and iron
Adding decorative drapery panels to the sides of a window is a simple way to enhance different types of window treatments
6 styles of upholstered cornices and more than 20 styles of valances to choose from
Matching and coordinating accent pillows available
Add motorization to the hardware for convenience at the touch of a button

Locally Owned & Operated

Why Clayton Homeowners Choose Mits for Custom Drapery

Glenn and Aurea tailor every panel from thousands of designer fabrics and hang it themselves with precision. They help you layer drapery over shades or blinds for depth, sound control, and extra sun protection.

Locally owned since 2017, they bring the fabric library to your Clayton home so you can see texture and color in your own North Carolina light — then install for a flawless, owner-installed finish.

Experience You Can Trust

Owner Glenn Wangerien brings a trade background in new-home construction and interior finishing plus a corporate career — a rare mix of craftsmanship and professionalism. Customers regularly praise Glenn and Aurea by name, including a 50-window whole-home project completed in a single day.

Owner-Installed, Never Subcontracted

You work directly with the owners from first measurement to final installation. That’s why our fit is precise and our finish is clean — Glenn installs it himself, and Aurea guides you through selection with patience.

Built for the NC Climate

We specialize in moisture-resistant products for North Carolina humidity and insulating solar and cellular shades that block heat and lower energy bills through our long, hot summers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Drapery in Clayton

Does drapery help with the bright NC sun?

Yes. Lined and light-filtering drapery softens harsh North Carolina sunlight and cuts glare, while blackout linings keep bedrooms dark and cool. Layered over shades or blinds, drapery adds depth, sound dampening, and extra light control.

Can I layer drapery over blinds or shades?

Absolutely — it’s one of our most requested looks. Many Clayton homeowners layer room-darkening drapery over blackout shades for better sleep and a finished, designer feel.

Glenn and Aurea help you coordinate fabrics and hardware during your free consultation.

Can drapery be motorized?

Yes. Motorized drapery tracks let you open and close large or hard-to-reach panels by remote, app, or voice, and schedule them to manage the afternoon sun — popular in Clayton’s new-construction great rooms.

How does the free in-home consultation work?

Call (919) 939-2009 or book online, and Glenn and Aurea bring the full sample library to your home, measure every window, and walk you through options in your actual North Carolina light. No fee, no obligation.

Because they install everything themselves, the fit is precise and the finish is clean.

Custom Drapery Tailored for Clayton Interiors

Add softness, texture, and elegance with custom drapery — tailored to your windows and your North Carolina light, from thousands of premium fabrics, owner-installed.