Locally Owned & Operated
Made in the Shade – Wisconsin offers name-brand custom window treatments with great service at competitive prices. We are committed to providing you with the highest level of personalized service for your custom window treatments purchase.
Your personalized service includes:
- A complimentary on-site design consultation with one of our experienced sales partners. Complete with precise measuring and a free estimate.
- Professional installation and labor provided with every order; guaranteed for one year.
- We back every purchase with our manufacturer limited lifetime warranty protection on ALL products!
These services allow you to see various custom window treatments in your own environment to see how your options and choices look in your home or business. Let us bring our showroom to you for your shopping convenience.
When you need custom window treatments, think Made in the Shade – WI!
We are excited to serve you. Contact one of our sales partners today!
Scott Wedl
Owner
Scott started his first company in 1980 and enjoys being a business owner. He started as a sales partner with Made in the Shade in 2005 then purchased the business in 2009. He has been successful at continuing the well-respected legacy that Made in the Shade has built over the years. As the business has grown, Scott has found exceptional sales partners to serve Made in the Shade clients. Scott’s mission is that every client receives top-of-the-line products and service.
Service Area: Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Outagamie, and Shawano and their surrounding areas. Central, Southcentral, Fox Valley of Wisconsin
Blake Wedl
Sales Partner
In 2014 we expanded Made in the Shade by including the Fox Valley area and Blake oversees its success. Blake started his career in 2009 by assisting Scott with sales and installations in Southern Wisconsin. His favorite part of this position is meeting wonderful people every single day. The people in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin are some of the kindest in the world. As one of our experienced installers Blake enjoys the challenge of installing window treatments with unique heights and operation.
Service Area: Appleton, all Fox Valley Cities, Green Bay and surrounding areas
Bre McGuire
Sales Partner
Bre was introduced to Made in the Shade of Wisconsin in 2020. She quickly learned she had what it takes to help clients visions for their window coverings come to life. Bre is going to school for Medical Coding and is a Stay at home Mom. Made in the Shade offers the flexibility, creativeness, and challenge she has been looking for. Her favorite part of the job is seeing all her of her projects completed and knowing her customers are 100% satisfied.
Service Area: Southeastern Dane County, Rock County and surrounding Areas
Cindy Schroedl
Sales Partner
After running a successful business from 2001-2013, Cindy jumped at the opportunity to be an independent sales partner with Made in the Shade in 2015. She has worked in several industries, including communications, technology, and marketing which brings unique skills to our team. She has a strong background in Project Management and has a flare for design. This combination of skills helps her make the shopping experience easy and recommend the best solution that fits her client’s needs. She takes pride in listening to her clients and customer service has always been a cornerstone to Cindy’s success. She looks forward to working with you on your next project. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram.
Service Area: Northeastern Dane County, Columbia, and Dodge counties
Gail Nevins
Sales Partner
As a mother and as a retired educator, Gail knows how each day can be very hectic and full of demands. When she arrives at a consultation, she enjoys making the client feel at ease. She is very patient and listens carefully to her client’s needs and wants, allowing her to provide suggestions of window treatments that would fit their lifestyle. All clients appreciate seeing colors, feeling fabrics, and having someone guide them in making decisions that will fit with their existing décor. It’s fun to make sure the window treatments they select are perfect for their home. Gail provides convenient times, which elevates the stress from searching big box stores, fliers, and websites. She has been a sales partner for Made in the Shade for since 2010.
Service Area: Eastern Dane, Jefferson, Dodge, Rock Counties
Jennifer Kline
Sales Partner
Jennifer started in the window fashions industry in 2004. While working in the window treatment business she also pursued a degree in Human Services AODA. Jennifer now has two small children and realized going back to her roots and joining Made in the Shade Blinds and More was going to be a better fit for her new family. She is thrilled to be back in the window fashions business. Jennifer’s favorite part of window fashions is listening to the customer’s wants and needs then presenting them with beautiful options they are sure to love. Jennifer has years of experience and a passion for making windows beautiful, she looks forward to assisting you with your next window treatment project.
Service Area: Appleton, all Fox Valley Cities, Green Bay and surrounding areas
Kayla Franke
Sales Partner
Kayla has been a Sales Partner with Made In the Shade Blinds and More starting in the Summer of 2018. Quickly finding her passion in beautifying homes, she began selling furniture for a small family owned business in the Fox Valley as well. Kayla especially enjoys finding custom window fashion solutions for customers based on their individual style, budget, and other needs including energy efficiency, sun control, and operational controls. She will present ideas you may not have considered before in an easy, low-pressure, fashion until you find the perfect products to enhance your home. Kayla will earn your business for a lifetime. Email her today to book your free in-home consultation.
Service Area: Appleton, all Fox Valley Cities, Green Bay and surrounding areas
Laura Sargent
Sales Partner
Laura has been in the window fashions industry since 1984. She has been with Made In The Shade for the last few years. She started her career in Middleton, WI with Springs Window Fashions. She spent many years as a Senior Field Manager traveling the country training associates. She has worked with all major suppliers, understands their products and brings this knowledge to your home. She loves what she does and will take the time to listen to what you want and need for your home. Together with her clients she helps find the best solution for their windows whether it’s for fashion, privacy or light control she will have a solution for you..
Service Area: Madison area, central and south central WI
Leah Herro
Sales Partner
Leah has a rich background in high quality customer service, which pairs nicely with the premium products offered by Made in the Shade. She has flexibility when scheduling appointments and enjoys sharing ideas and options with her clients. As a mother of two, Leah will provide personal testimony about the benefits of blackout shades in the bedroom for early mornings and during nap time. She looks forward to meeting with you to find the best solution for your window covering needs.
Service area: Dane County and surrounding Areas
Tammie Fischer
Sales Partner
Tammie enjoys bringing high quality products, as well as many choices and combinations of our Made In The Shade portfolio to clients through personal home consultations. She believe our homes represent who we are, and it gives her great pleasure to lend a hand in helping each client find something that gives them great joy for an unmatched value. What Tammie loves most about working for Made in the Shade is that we deal directly with you, our clients. We do not have any stores or large overhead, allowing us to pass on this savings to you! As a result our clients are able to get higher quality products that many thought they couldn’t afford.
Service Area: Waukesha and Walworth Counties
Tracey Ubl
Sales Partner
After graduating from UW Madison, Tracey spent several years in real estate management and consulting. Partnering with Made in the Shade in the winter of 2020 is the best career decision she has made! She enjoys helping clients beautify their homes by providing attractive options in high quality window treatments. She works in conjunction with clients to pick out treatments that fit their needs for light control and privacy that also enhance features of the home. With a high degree of integrity and steadfast dedication, Tracey will ensure that your experience with her is top-notch. Please call or email her to set up a complimentary window treatment consultation today!
Service Area: Appleton, all Fox Valley Cities, Green Bay and surrounding areas
