Meet Derek & Idilia Picard
Made in the Shade Blinds & More of Southern RI launched its debut in November of 2021 by Owners Idilia & Derek Picard. They had been searching for a business opportunity that would allow them to utilize their skills in providing excellent customer service combined with top-notch products. Made in the Shade was a perfect match! Their mission as your local window covering experts is to take the time to understand you and your unique needs, deliver products that will add beauty, function, style, and value to your home and or business. Your satisfaction is their number one priority and as a locally owned business, they take great pride in supporting communities throughout RI.
The best place to help you find the perfect window fashion solution for your home is in your home. That’s why our business model is centered around a complimentary, no obligation, in-home consultation. After spending a few minutes talking about what you’re interested in seeing, our highly-trained local Made in the Shade owner will bring in samples to guide you through the selection process for the perfect window covering solutions. No matter your product choice, our goal is simple: to provide a comfortable shopping experience where you are able to make well-informed decisions about your window fashion needs.
We are proud to stand by our five-point value system:
- Quality: Our manufacturing partners were thoroughly vetted to ensure that every single product we offer is constructed from premium quality materials and crafted by the best and most experienced window covering companies in the world.
- 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. Our goal is to provide personalized care before, during, and long after the sale because every client is a story. We want your story to be as amazing as your window coverings.
- Price: We all know that price doesn’t always equal value, but when we back it up with the best products and the best warranties in the business, we’re offering great value at a great price.
- Warranty: Each of our manufacturing partners offer generous warranties with most carrying a limited lifetime warranty, providing you a worry-free investment in your home.
Our goal is simple: A comfortable shopping experience where you are able to make informed, educated decisions about your window fashion needs.
