Made in the Shade Central DuPage
Meet Rob & Kathy Gotter
Thank you for visiting Made in the Shade Central DuPage!
We’re Rob and Kathy, the proud owners and longtime local residents. After years of raising our four children and remodeling six homes together—yes, six!—we’ve developed a shared passion for interior design, home improvement, and helping others create spaces they love.
Rob brings decades of business experience focused on delivering high-quality service with complete satisfaction. Kathy’s background in interior design, education, and community service adds creativity, insight, and a personal touch to every project. Together, we’re committed to delivering beautiful, functional window treatments that truly reflect your style and meet your everyday needs.
We proudly serve Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, and the surrounding areas, offering complimentary in-home consultations, professional measuring, and expert installation. Whether you're looking for elegant shutters, versatile shades, energy-efficient blinds, or modern motorized options, we’ll guide you through every step of the process with care and attention to detail.
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 Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, and the 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.