Made In the Shade Trusted Saskatoon Window & Blind Pro Compares Faux Wood vs Real Wood Blinds

27. May 2022 Admin Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Made in The Shade Saskatoon offer their clients an amazing selection at an outstanding value... it is no wonder they have such happy clients. Let them help you with all of your Saskatoon Window Covering needs!

Made In the Shade are your TRUSTED SASKATOON WINDOW COVERINGS EXPERTS.

Faux Wood vs Real Wood Blinds

One of the most commonly asked questions in our industry is: What is the difference between faux wood vs real wood blinds? The best answer we can offer involves educating our clients on the features and benefits of both selections.

Our horizontal faux wood blind collections give you the best of both worlds! They have the look of luxurious real wood blinds at a price of about 15 to 25% less. Because faux wood blinds are made from a synthetic material (usually PVC or a polymer), they also offer easy maintenance and care.

You won’t have to worry about warping, cracking, or splitting in environments of high moisture or high humidity, making this an ideal product for bathrooms, kitchens, garages, kid’s play areas, etc. Available in solid vinyl, or in a composition of vinyl and wood for added strength, faux wood blinds provide superior insulation.

Wood blinds, on the other hand, offer a warm and inviting look to any decor. Wood has long been associated with strength and aesthetic beauty.

Both faux wood and real wood blinds come with a decorative valance at the top as a standard feature. Both are aesthetically pleasing choices to dress up your windows! It really comes down to personal preference and/or budget. With either selection, you can’t go wrong. After all, 2″ horizontal blinds continue to be the #1 choice in window coverings across North America for more than a decade.

Richly stained or painted wood blinds offer a wider selection of colours than faux wood, as well as other upgraded options and features. We often recommend real wood blinds when our clients need to match a particular wood stain or a custom paint trim colour. Keep in mind that there is no comparison between faux stains and the rich beauty of a true wood stain, but we do carry wood grain-like options in our faux collections as well.

Wood blinds are also an ideal choice for wider windows. Because of the lighter weight of real wood blinds, we can generally accommodate a wider window opening with a single-blind. This is always a preferred choice over two blinds in one window opening!

You can order your wood blinds with the popular no-holes option to stop light from leaking into your rooms or opt for decorative fabric tapes. Some of their wood blind collections are available with a motorized or cordless option, for ease of operation and child safety.

Check out their listing here in Saskatoon Window Coverings to read what their happy clients had to say... Made In the Shade are your Trusted Saskatoon Window coverings experts.

Made In The Shade Trusted Saskatoon Blinds and Window Covering Experts Pass Mystery Shop

18. Oct 2019 Ally Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Partner News

The Trusted Saskatoon businesses become Partners with a contract, and they become part of a community. In a community we all have our parts to play to ensure the directory maintains the standards and high level of integrity we demand. To ensure our partners are upholding these guarantees on a daily basis, we have a mystery shop program. We reach out to normal everyday people who we know are in the market for local products and services, and we ask them to add our Trusted Partners to their list. We then send them a report so they can share their experience.

Made In The Shade Mystery Shop

Heather Boyko, the owner of Made In the Shade Blinds Saskatoon, is committed to helping her clients get their windows on the best-dressed list! They offer FREE in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient, but it also allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colours and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. The Trusted Saskatoon team enjoys promoting Heather as a Trusted Saskatoon window coverings pro for over 5years- so how did she perform in a Trusted Mystery Shop?

TRUSTED COMPANY: Made In The Shade

MYSTERY SHOP CHECKLIST

1. How was the greeting/ welcome/ call answered? Friendly

2. If retail: Appearance of the store/staff and showroom? N/A

3. Product/industry knowledge of staff? Rating 9/10

4. If a quote is required is the quote well laid out/ clear? Yes

5. Did they ask where you found them? I believe I gave that information

6. Overall experience 1-10? 9/10

7. Would you return as a customer/ recommend them to close friends? Yes

8. Did anyone stand out as exceptional? If so who? Why? Heather was the representative I was dealing with, Very Professional.

TRUSTED GUARANTEES

1. Provide the service and quality promised. Yes

2. Complete the job on time. Yes

3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises. N/A

4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs. Yes

5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind. N/A

GREAT job Made In The Shade! Proving yet again that you deserve the Thumbs up from the team at www.trustedsaskatoon.com

Heather Boyko is ' The Shady lady' and she is a caring, helpful professional who is fully invested in providing the best possible customer service. We are proud to continue to promote Heather and her growing business Made In The Shade Saskatoon are Trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings experts

Made In The Shade Blind Saskatoon recognized asTrusted Saskatoon Window Covering experts for 5 years

22. Jun 2019 Ally Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Partner News

Heather Boyko, the owner of Made In the Shade Blinds Saskatoon, is committed to helping her clients get their windows on the best-dressed list! They offer FREE in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient, but it also allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colours and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. The Trusted Saskatoon team enjoys promoting Heather, and for over 5 years as a Trusted Saskatoon window coverings professional, there have been zero complaints from her clients.

Expert Advice

The Trusted Saskatoon team finds Heather to be very knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. Heather installed new roller blinds in the Trusted office recently and we were very happy with the install, service, price, and look of them. Not only does the colour go well with the space they are also very functional. Heather asks all the right questions to make sure that the window coverings she recommends fit your needs, whether it is your home or business.

Convenience

Shopping the traditional way from store to store is very time-consuming so Heather felt a mobile service was definitely the way to go. Made in The Shade they come to you and she will fit in with your busy schedule. This also reduces their overhead and she passes those savings right on to the customer!

“Beautiful Blinds, very cooperative, Heather is amazing. She has a very nice taste for interiors & very professional . I am a happy customer of her & recommend going there. She is very competitive for pricing. I did a lot searching but she offers the best deal & they were installed & look amazing now. Also to nore I have 6'X6' window and she offered Child-safe cordless coverings for the same price as corded ones. Just give Made In The Shade a try and you will notice right away.” Shishir Rai

“I can't say enough great things about Made In the Shade Blinds Saskatoon. Heather really cares about providing the best service possible and I she makes the entire experience from beginning to end so simple. The prices are great and she has access to all the brands you would want. It is easy to see why she is a Trusted Saskatoon blinds and window covering business!” Sara Wheelwright

Heather Boyko is ' The Shady lady' and she is a caring, helpful professional who is fully invested in providing the best possible customer service. We are proud to continue to promote Heather and her growing business Made In The Shade Saskatoon are Trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings experts

Sunview Windows and Sunview Solariums Celebrate 5 Years as Trusted Saskatoon's Window, Door & Sunroom Pro's

23. Mar 2019 Ally Saskatoon Windows & Doors, Trusted Partner News

Sunview Windows and Doors manufacture windows in their Saskatoon factory. They install new and replacement windows to home woenrs and busineses to Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan. They also sell high quality doors, security shutters and blinds. In addition, they also manufacture solariums (also called sunrooms), screen rooms, conservatories and patio covers via their sister company, Sunview Solariums Ltd.

Sunview Windows and Sunview Solariums Trusted Saskatoon Partners for 5 Years.

Sunview's great reputation is built on the foundation of trust, integrity and doing business the right way.

Owners Rod Buell and Michael McLachlan are committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction. They invest time and energy ensuring Sunview Windows and Doors and Sunview Solariums offer consistently high standards of quality and workmanship. The Sunview team are always looking at new and innovative products and they are willing and capable of taking on any project, including custom manufacture.

The Trusted Saskatoon team enjoys working with Sunview, we have always found them to be very knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. They stand by their products and have an excellent warranty.

Not only does this company manufacture windows in Saskatoon, made to withstand our harsh climate, but they also manufacture Sunview sunroom's (also known as conservatories or solariums).

Conservatories are a fast-growing trend in Saskatchewan. Conservatories have been popular in Europe for many years and Sunview solariums supply customers across North America. These stunning products are a great addition to any home as they extend the comfort and living space, as well as protecting homeowners and their guests from pesky insects and the elements.

The Sunview team are skilled professionals and their goal is to provide the best possible experience from start to finish. They provide financing and have many happy clients who are thrilled with the work Sunview has done for them. Contact them today to start the home update of your dreams!

As their tagline clearly explains...

We build them – We install them – We stand behind them

Rod and his team did a fantastic job for us. From the initial walk-through consultation, providing us with some great options, remeasuring things at the time of order to confirm to final installation, it was a great experience. We would not hesitate to use their services again or refer them to friends or family. Dean York

Sunview are Trusted Saskatoon Window, Door & Sunroom Experts

Made In The Shade BlindsTrusted Saskatoon Blind Expert tip on Window Coverings, Budget and Timelines

1. Apr 2014 Admin Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon wants to help you get your windows on the Best Dressed list! They offer free in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient for you, it allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colors and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. Made In The Shade Saskatoon are your Trusted Saskatoon Blinds and Window Coverings Experts!

Heather shares a tip on Window Coverings – Budget and Timelines – What to expect:

Building or buying a home this year?

There are so many details and things to consider when you are moving into or building a new home. I can’t tell you how often I have been with a family in their new home, and they have a definite need for window coverings but have no idea as to what to expect as far as budget, timelines, or even which type of window covering product would suit them the best. We at Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon want to make it easy for you!

Looking at timelines – your consultation will take 30-75 minutes (give or take). At your consultation, we can decide on your window coverings and take accurate measurements of the windows in your home. Your quote will be back to you within 24-48 hours of your consultation. For most custom window coverings, plantation shutters being the exception, the shipping time from the manufacturer is between 2-3 weeks. Plantation shutters will take 4-10 weeks, depending on the size and scale of the project. Most other products (wood or faux wood blinds, cellular or honeycomb shades, roller and solar shades, Roman shades, sheers and draperies, etc.) can be delivered within 3 weeks of placing the order. Give yourself some extra time so that everything comes together smoothly. We will schedule an installation date once your product arrives at Made in the Shade.

Budget! This is something we all want to know! Made in the Shade Blinds offers various choices from several manufacturers – Hunter Douglas, Graber, Horizons, Maxxmar, Shade-O-Matic and Norman Shutters – and there is a bit of variance in the price ranges. The size of your windows also factors your costs…the larger the window, the more pricey the window covering (of course). One of the most cost-effective window covering products would be faux-wood blinds. Fabrics and natural woven woods generally require more investment, as do plantation shutters. Pleated, roller and solar shades tend to fall more into the budget-conscious category, and cellulars (depending upon the brand) fall pretty much in the middle of the road. I think you would be surprised when you do comparison shopping!

Call us at 306-280-0632 for a free in-home consultation and quote—we can work with any budget! We will work with you to get the window coverings you love for one window or a whole home or office building!

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