Made in the Shade Greater SW Ft. Worth
Meet Melissa & Stephen Walz
Thank you for visiting Made in the Shade Greater SW Ft. Worth.
Melissa and Stephen Walz are a dynamic husband-and-wife team with a heart for community and a passion for home design. Melissa brings a wealth of experience from her successful career in retail and wholesale management with renowned brands like Ralph Lauren, Steve Madden, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vince Camuto, working across fashion, footwear, and home textiles. Stephen is a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served 24 years, including five deployments and a tour in Baghdad, retiring as a Navy Chief. After the military, he served as a hospice chaplain, offering comfort to families in need.
Together, they live and work in the beautiful southwestern Fort Worth area, where they’ve chosen to grow their business and give back. Their blended family includes four daughters, three grandbabies, and two furry companions. When not transforming windows, they enjoy local farmers markets, movies, baseball games, and lending a hand wherever it's needed.
We are proud to serve you and provide exceptional service for your next window treatment project. Click here to schedule your free in-home estimate.
We look forward to meeting you and servicing your project!
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How We Work:
The best place to help you find the perfect window treatment solution for your home is in your home. Our business model focuses on a free, no-pressure consultation in the comfort of your home.
Our design consultants will discuss with you, evaluate your space, and show samples to help you choose the right window treatment solution. We want to ensure you have a positive shopping experience and can make well-informed decisions about your window covering needs.
We stand by our five-point value system:
- Quality: We select manufacturing partners carefully. Our products are made by the top window treatment companies in the world using high-quality materials.
- Customization: Every window fashion we supply is custom-made for your windows in the color, style, and options you select. We help you to make each window a reflection of you and your style. Dare to be different! We make it easy!
- Service: We back up every sale with stellar service. We want to give individualized care before, during, and after the sale because each client has a unique story. We want your story to be as amazing as your window coverings.
- Value: Our industry leading products and warranties give you high value at a great price
- Warranty: Our manufacturing partners offer excellent warranties, with many having a lifetime warranty. This means you can invest in your window treatments without worrying.
Our goal is simple:
A comfortable shopping experience where you are able to make informed, educated decisions about your window treatments for every room.
Connect With Us:
So contact us today to make an appointment and we’ll bring the showroom to you! We would love to help you maximize natural light in your living room with roman shades or help with UV protection with outdoor patio shades. Let us show you how easy and pleasant your in-home shopping experience can be.
Proudly Serving
We serve the greater southwestern Fort Worth area. From Granbury to Benbrook along Chisholm Trail Parkway to the East and Lipan, Hudson Oaks, Aledo and Brock communities to the west and surrounding areas. Let us bring the showroom to you. We offer free in-home consultations. Book your appointment today to see the best name brands for less.