A beautiful, sunny, warm inviting day: there are few things that complement such conditions better than a comfortable, shady spot.
Helping consumers enjoy the beauty that results from a partnering of the two is essentially the purpose of the work done by the professional staff at the local customizing shop, Made In The Shade.
The core of the company's business is installation of window film products selected specifically for each individual customer's needs.
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Sandy Russell and her staff at Made in the Shade stand ready to attend to all your tinting needs.
The idea started with cars but soon the beneficial facts of adding window tint film to your environmental control efforts at home became widely known.
Countless vehicle owners nationwide began experiencing the benefits of custom installed window tint film in their vehicles several decades ago, and it wasn't long before the top manufacturers developed product lines for the home and for commercial customers as well, according to owners of the local business Barry and Sandy Russell.
Eighteen years ago, Sandy Russell, a Wheeling native, and her husband Barry, who hails from California, opened their business at its current location 929 National Road, Wheeling.
The mission statement on which they have built their business practices philosophies is straightforward: "Make Life More Comfortable" for consumers.
Window tint film products have grown in popularity among homeowners and among those charged with the upkeep of commercial building in recent years.
Window film is offered in a variety of styles and hues that give you more freedom to design - to be as bold or subtle as your sensibilities dictate.
What's the tie-in between vehicle window tinting and residential and commercial grade window films? It comes down to a desire to save money, to make your environment safer and to be able to enjoy your surroundings even more than you already do.
"Whether commercial, architectural or home owner," said Sandy Russell, "Made In The Shade has a product that will help greatly when it comes to keeping your furnishings in good condition greatly improve the look of your surroundings, help protect your furniture and even your flooring."
The local business has installed more than 75,000 square feet of window film products. When customers are ready to have an in-home review of their potential window treatment plans, Sandy is the one most often seen personally meeting with clients in their home to offer a free estimate and design and installation consultation.
"Beauty, safety and energy savings are all areas in which homeowners can realize benefits from installing a thin layer of the right type of window film product," said Sandy Russell.
"Our attention to offering only quality products and services ensures our customers long-term performance reliability."
Made In The Shade offices can be reached by calling 800-586-8468 or 304-233-1777.
