Our team provides free in-office consultations, professional measuring, and professional installation for custom natural shades. This case study shows how one Greenville business upgraded its workspace with modern, motorized, and energy‑efficient window fashions—improving comfort, productivity, and style. Request a Free Consultation.
Our client, a growing marketing agency in downtown Greenville, enjoyed panoramic, floor‑to‑ceiling windows with inspiring city views. The natural light boosted morale, but it also created operational challenges:
- Glare on computer screens
- Overheating in summer afternoons
- Uneven light distribution across workstations
- Insufficient privacy during client meetings
The owners needed a solution that balanced light control, privacy, and aesthetic appeal while complementing their modern brand identity.
Project Goals
- Reduce glare on monitors without darkening the office.
- Improve temperature balance and reduce HVAC strain.
- Maintain a sleek, professional look in client‑facing spaces.
- Integrate window treatments with the company’s smart office system.
Consultation & Product Selection
During our free in‑office consultation, we evaluated sun patterns, glass specs, and workflow zones. With on‑site fabric and control demos, the team selected a coordinated, commercial‑grade package:
- Natural Woven Shades (Roman‑style) with light‑filtering liners for the open work area—softening harsh light, reducing glare, and bringing biophilic warmth to the space.
- Motorized Roller Shades in the executive conference room—for fast scene changes during presentations and video calls.
- Dual Shades in private offices—pairing a daytime light‑filtering layer with a blackout layer for privacy and focus on demand.
To support automation and accessibility, we specified low‑voltage motors and a centralized control hub compatible with voice assistants and common building automation platforms. For consistency across future expansions, we documented fabric SKUs, lift systems, and control profiles.
Why These Products Worked
Open Office: Natural Warmth, Professional Control
Natural Woven Shades deliver organic texture with modern performance when paired with the right liner. The selected light‑filtering liner diffuses midday sun, cuts screen glare, and keeps the space bright enough for collaborative work. The Roman‑style operation provides clean, architectural lines that align with the agency’s brand aesthetic. Compared with standard fabric blinds, these shades introduced visual softness and helped absorb ambient sound—subtle upgrades that staff noticed immediately.
Conference Room: Precision & Presentation‑Ready
The conference room demanded precise, repeatable light control. Motorized Roller Shades deliver smooth, synchronized movement across wide glass spans. We programmed three scenes—Meet, Present, and Video—accessible via wall keypad, handheld remote, and app. The light‑filtering fabric maintains exterior views in Meet mode, while a darker, higher‑opacity textile in Present mode reduces projector washout. For Video, shades drop to the ideal level to cut reflections on displays and camera lenses.
Private Offices: Work Your Way, Any Time of Day
Dual Shades combine two fabrics on one headrail—typically a sheer or light‑filtering band with a blackout panel—so leaders can toggle between collaboration‑friendly daylight and distraction‑free privacy. This flexibility supports deep work, confidential calls, and quick regrouping after client meetings without moving to another room.
Installation & Smart Integration
Our certified installers executed a precision fit on every opening. Steps included:
- Removing outdated aluminum blinds and patching minor anchor holes.
- Confirming plumb, level, and reveal for clean sightlines across glass walls.
- Routing low‑voltage power for motors and securing discreet cable management.
- Commissioning motor groups and creating scenes within the control app.
- Training staff on basic use, scheduling, and child‑safe/cordless best practices.
Where sun was most intense, we added a thin, glare‑optimized fabric specification to a subset of roller shades to enhance morning productivity. In perimeter offices, the dual system ensures privacy during HR and finance conversations.
Results
- Glare reduction: Staff reported significantly fewer screen reflections, with consistent readability from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thermal comfort: Afternoon temperature swings decreased, easing HVAC cycling and improving comfort at perimeter desks.
- Brand image: The cohesive, modern look impressed visiting clients and elevated the agency’s studio aesthetic.
- Workflow: One‑touch scenes in the conference room sped up meeting starts and reduced setup time for presentations.
Before & After
Before: Mismatched mini‑blinds, harsh direct sun on workstations, and frequent curtain adjustments during calls.
After: Sleek, coordinated natural woven shades in the open area, integrated motorized rollers in the conference room, and adaptive dual shades in private offices—clean lines, better light control, and an upscale finish.
What the Client Said
“The difference is night and day. The new bamboo‑style window shades make the space more comfortable for our team and more impressive for clients. The motorized controls are a hit—especially in our conference room.”
Why Greenville Businesses Choose Us
Custom window fashions are more than décor—they’re a strategic upgrade for productivity and brand. Our commercial clients across Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Taylors, and Travelers Rest choose Made in the Shade Greenville for:
- Comfort & performance: Options like Solar Shades and Cellular Shades help manage heat, glare, and UV exposure.
- Modern control: Seamless motorized roller shades and automated scenes simplify daily operations.
- Design flexibility: From Sheer Shades and Zebra Shades to Woven Woods and Shutters, we tailor style to brand standards.
- Expert service: Free in‑office consultations, professional measuring, and professional installation—backed by trusted vendors such as Graber, Norman, Alta, Insolroll, Tableaux Decorative Grilles, Horizons, and Fabricut.
Product & Specification Notes
- Open‑area solution: Natural Woven Shades (Roman‑style) with light‑filtering liners to soften daylight and reduce glare while preserving a bright, collaborative atmosphere.
- Conference room: Motorized Roller Shades with scene control for quick transitions between everyday meetings and presentations.
- Private offices: Dual Shades for on‑demand privacy and blackout capability during calls and focused work.
- Optional enhancements: Perimeter glazing can further benefit from solar shade fabrics in high‑sun exposures and outdoor sun shades on patios or storefronts to reduce heat gain before it reaches the glass.
- Safety & compliance: Cordless and motorized lift systems support modern safety standards and accessibility best practices.
Maintenance & Longevity
Commercial offices need solutions that look great with minimal downtime. Most fabrics specified for roller, dual, and solar applications are easy to dust and spot‑clean. Our team provides guidance on fabric care, seasonal scheduling for automated shades, and best practices to extend product life in high‑traffic zones.
The Local SEO Angle (What It Means for You)
Located in the heart of Greenville, we serve nearby business hubs—including downtown, North Main, Haywood Road, Verdae, and the I‑385 corridor—plus surrounding areas such as Greer, Simpsonville, and Mauldin. Fast response times, local installers, and tight coordination with general contractors and facility managers help keep your project on schedule.
Your Next Step
If you’re ready to transform your workspace, Made in the Shade Greenville is here to help. We’ll Bring The Showroom To You! Get expert design advice, fabric samples, precise measuring, and professional installation—at no cost for the consultation.
Request a Free Consultation and see how the right mix of natural woven shades, motorized roller shades, and dual shades can make your office brighter, cooler, and more productive.
