How much do custom blinds, shades, and shutters cost in Venice?

Custom window treatments typically range from under $100 to over $1,000 per window. The price depends on the product, window size, material, operating system, motorization, and number of windows, so an exact quote requires measuring the actual windows. Made in the Shade Venice includes a free in-home consultation — owners William and Sinead Runyon measure every window, show samples in your home's real light, and tailor the quote to your actual project. Call (941) 499-5945 to book.

What window treatments hold up best in Venice's Gulf Coast humidity and salt air?

Moisture-resistant composite (faux wood) shutters and blinds are the best choice for Venice. Unlike real wood, they won't warp, crack, or grow mildew in Gulf Coast humidity and salt air, and they're easy to clean. For heat and glare, solar shades block the intense Florida sun while preserving your view. Many Venice homeowners combine composite shutters in humid and lanai-adjacent rooms with solar or cellular shades in living areas.

Are you locally owned?

Yes. Made in the Shade Venice is locally owned and operated by William and Sinead Runyon, who personally handle the consultation, measuring, and installation. You work directly with the owners, not a call center or a big-box retailer. They're based right here in Venice at 871 Venetia Bay Blvd and serve Venice, Englewood, and North Port.

Do solar shades really lower energy bills in Florida?

Yes. Solar shades block the sun's heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters, easing the load on your AC through Florida's long cooling season. Because Venice runs the AC nearly year-round, that heat rejection can meaningfully lower your electric bill. They also protect floors, furniture, and artwork from the intense Florida sun while preserving your view.

What areas do you serve?

Made in the Shade Venice serves Venice, Englewood, North Port, Nokomis, and nearby communities across the Gulf Coast, covering ZIP codes 34223, 34275, 34285, 34286, 34287, 34288, 34289, 34291, 34292, 34293, and more. The mobile showroom comes to your home anywhere in the service area. Call (941) 499-5945 to confirm we cover your neighborhood.

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Make Your Sun-Baked Lanai Your Favorite Room

In Venice, the lanai, pool deck, and covered patio are the heart of the home — but the intense Gulf sun, glare, and bugs can drive you inside. Exterior solar screens block UV and radiant heat before it reaches you, drop the ambient temperature, cut glare, and add privacy, all while preserving your view — and they help keep out bugs and no-see-ums. That turns a sun-baked lanai into a comfortable outdoor room you can use year-round.

Our premium exterior systems are engineered for Gulf Coast UV, humidity, and salt air, in a range of openness factors and manual or motorized operation. William and Sinead Runyon install each one to a flawless fit. (Note: these provide sun, heat, glare, privacy, and bug control — they are not code-rated hurricane shutters.)

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Do exterior patio shades really cut Venice sun and heat?

Blocks UV & Radiant Heat: Intercepts the intense Gulf Coast sun before it reaches your lanai or pool deck.
Drops the Temperature: Makes an unusable midday lanai comfortable year-round.
Keeps the View: Solar-screen fabrics preserve your outward Gulf and lanai views while blocking heat and glare.
Cuts Glare & Bugs, Adds Privacy: Enjoy your outdoor space with less glare, fewer bugs and no-see-ums, and daytime privacy.
Built for Salt Air: Premium systems engineered for Gulf Coast UV, humidity, and salt air, season after season.
Manual or Motorized: Add motorization with sun sensors to lower shades automatically during peak sun.

Frequently Asked Questions About Exterior & Lanai Shades in Venice

How much cooler do exterior lanai shades make a Venice outdoor space?

Exterior solar screens can drop your lanai or patio’s ambient temperature significantly by blocking UV and radiant heat before it reaches you. In Venice’s intense sun, that’s often the difference between a lanai you avoid midday and one you use year-round.

They also cut glare, add privacy, and help keep bugs and no-see-ums out.

Will exterior shades block my view?

No — solar-screen fabrics preserve your outward view during the day while blocking heat, UV, and glare. The openness factor sets the balance: tighter weaves give more blockage and privacy, more open weaves keep a clearer view.

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How does the free in-home consultation work?

Call (941) 499-5945 or book online, and William and Sinead bring the full sample library to your home, measure every window, and show options in your actual Florida light. No fee, no obligation, no showroom trip.

Find Exterior Shades to Inspire You.

Exterior Shades are designed to enhance outdoor living spaces by providing UV protection and reducing glare, creating a comfortable environment for patios, decks, and sunrooms. Their durable materials are built to withstand the elements, offering both privacy and temperature control, while extending the usability of outdoor areas throughout the year.