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Shades on Wheels

Window Treatments, Interior Design and Decorating, Skylights

About us

We are an At-Home Window Treatment Company servicing the South Shore and Cape Cod at your convenience. We arrive at your home with sample shades, blinds and fabrics for you to choose from. We will have all color samples that are available for each product, so you can see them with the lighting in your own home and we show you exactly how the product will be installed in the window. We are a Hunter Douglas Alustra Dealer as well as a Graber Partner Plus Dealer. We sell Plantation Shutters, Custom Draperies and any type of shade or blind you can imagine.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Our service includes in-home shopping for your convenience. Our prices always include "free" measuring and installation. We take great care in selling you the highest quallity product at the lowest possible price. Word of Mouth is our best advertisment!

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.918 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Shannon E.
08/2020
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Great customer service and installation!
Description of Work: Hunter Douglas Plantation Shutters
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shades on Wheels
Thk you [Member Name Removed] Your new plantation shutters look beautiful

Lucy W.
06/2020
5.0
interior designers, skylights, window treatments
  + 1 more
Because I have worked with Shades on Wheels so many times, I wanted to write a thoughtful review, so sorry if it’s long! The best shades and blinds are found at Shades on Wheels which serves towns on the South Shore of Boston and in other areas of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Barbara Thomas and Shades on Wheels bring the showroom to you! She makes it so easy. Don’t waste your time searching other options. Barbara is your gal for residential and commercial custom shades and blinds installations. There is simply no debate. When Barbara Thomas came to my houses and place of business for window covering consultations, she always made suggestions that only someone with her expertise can make. They were things I never would have thought of. Barbara showed me options from her sample books, laser measured to microscopic accuracy and ordered from the best window treatment vendors in the world. Each and every time I have used Shades on Wheels, the installations have been flawless. Not only were her professional installers lightning fast, but so neat and tidy I hardly knew they were there. All of my shades and blinds perform perfectly and I get tons of compliments. It has been completely stress-free and absolute pleasure working with Shades on Wheels and Barbara Thomas. Decades spent in the shades and blinds business has earned Shades on Wheels the elite status of being a Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer and the prestigious Hunter Douglas Certified Kirsch Diamond Award. It’s no surprise. She participates in all the webinars and trainings offered by her premium vendors, has been the Best of Houzz every year since 2016, and received Angie's List Super Service Award. Barbara knows her product better than anyone else around and is not someone who just jumped into the custom blinds business. Shades On Wheels sells and installs custom window treatments like honeycomb blinds, motorized shades and blinds for skylights and windows, roman shades, woven wood blinds, wood blinds, interior wood shutters, plantation shutters, vertical blinds, mini blinds, roller shades, sunscreen shades, cellular shades, pleated shades, sun shades, blackout shades, horizontal blinds, modern and traditional draperies. Too many to name! As are the manufacturers she works with like Hunter Douglas, Graber, Horizons, Lafayette, Landmark, Levolor, Kirsch, Comfortex, Carole, Castec, Robert Allen, Norman, Worldwide and more. Everyone wants to work with Barbara. The last thing I’ll say is about DIY shades and blinds. Maybe you’re thinking of purchasing and installing shades or blinds yourself. Good luck with that. First of all, the measurements have to be precise, and by precise I don’t mean to the quarter inch. Windows, skylights and doors don’t fit into perfect, geometric openings to begin with, and structures shift which of course changes the corners causing the angles to skew. The word “custom” means done to order according to specific measurements and needs, therefore all shades and blinds are “custom.” You buy and install “custom shades and blinds” because you are fitting them to your windows. Shades on Wheels goes so far beyond “custom” we need to invent a new word! So, go for it! You won’t regret it.
Description of Work: Custom shades and blinds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shades on Wheels
Thank You , [Member Name Removed] It has been a pleasure working with you in all your window treatment projects over the years. I wish you many happy years in your new home.

Judith H.
05/2019
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Barbara was prompt and had many selections available. I knew what I wanted and she had many options for me to choose from, i placed my order and it was ready in two weeks. Her installers were excellent. They had the blinds installed in a short amount of time. Everything was cleaned up and they did a perfect job. The two men were very nice. I highly recommend Shades on Wheels from Barbara.
Description of Work: I bought vinyl vertical blinds for my Sunroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Shades on Wheels
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. You chose the perfect treatment for your sunroom. You will enjoy them for many years. Barbara

barbara G.
10/2018
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Barbara responded quickly and was very flexible with making an appointment with me. She arrived on time and was so nice; while being very professional and knowledgable about the products she worked with. She helped me ( I asked for decorating advice :)) and was not pushy at all, just gave me the facts and let us make our own decision. The installers were prompt and professional as well. They knew exactly what they were doing and did it well, taking all trash with them. I would definitely call Barbara again for our slider and skylights and anything else we need.
Description of Work: We got some blinds installed on our atrium doors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy C.
06/2018
4.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Everything except the price was fine, however we felt the prices were exorbitant.
Description of Work: New curtains and shades for new home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Shades on Wheels
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am happy you like all your new custom made window treatments and it Was a pleasure working with you. Unfortunately, custom Roman Shades and Draperies are always an expensive Window Treatment, but very beautiful and individualized just for you. The fabrics You chose are perfect for your home. I wish you many years of enjoyment with them. Thank you again, Barbara

Mary E.
04/2018
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Very well. Barbara was very helpful, good advice.
Description of Work: New aluminum shades

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kate P.
04/2018
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Just a little problem in communication. Incorrect shutters ordered but mistake was quickly rectified and my new shutters look great!
Description of Work: Shutters installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan W.
03/2018
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
I contacted Barbara Thomas for an in-home consultation, after she was referred to me by a family member. Barbara made some great suggestions with regard to color and style, all which met our needs for the room. We went with the top down/bottom up feature, which allows light and privacy at the same time, and we love that option. Barbara was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Two and a half weeks from the order date, the blinds were installed! Installation was quick and efficient.
Description of Work: Hunter Douglas Applause honeycomb blinds with top down/bottom up feature with remote for family/tv room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary S.
03/2018
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
It was seamless! Barbara was so easy to work with and so professional. She returned my phone call, came on time and was accurate on everything. I am thrilled with my new blinds and highly recommend her.
Description of Work: New blinds for my kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shades on Wheels
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. You are a pleasure to work with.

Gregg P.
09/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Barbara was great to work with from start to finish. She worked with us to pick the appropriate styles. The installation team was very professional and detailed.
Description of Work: Custom blinds throughout the home in living and bedroom areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Bradley C.
07/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Smoothly. The blinds arrived on time and installation was very quick. There was one or two mismatches on the proper length for the given room/window but those were easily fixed. Shades also followed up afterwards to ensure it went smoothly and our rebate showed up a few weeks later.
Description of Work: Shade arrived on time and with solutions for our project. We purchased that same day and she handled rebate information on our behalf. Delivery happened on time and without issue. Overall, you couldn't ask for a smoother transaction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

06/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did great. Gave me an estimate to submit to my insurance company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Gary B.
02/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had our sun room with 9 windows outfitted with beautiful roman shades. The shades enable us to enjoy the sun without the glare and to adjust as we need it. |Barbara was a pleasure to work with and she did a beautiful job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Karen R.
07/2014
4.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Measured and provided plantation (hunter douglas blinds for 12 windows. Overall satisfied with product and very good service, however, the blinds for two of the windows would have fit better if they had been split in the middle instead of all one piece. They are bulky and difficult to open as they are, which makes it hard to open the bathroom window for ventilation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

M H.
05/2014
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
They were great. They were very helpful in helping me to pick out the right fabric and the right rods. 6weeks later just as they predicted they were ready and they came and really had a great time. I told them I was up early in the morning and they came at 6.30 in the morning believe it or not, which was fine with me. They put them up in no time and I am very pleased with the company. The staff was very good and very nice. The woman who helped me pick out the pattern, the material she was very pleasant and nice to deal with, not intimidating and not pushy. The 2 men who came in to do the installation were extremely pleasant and very nice. I have not had custom drapes before. I must admit that because I trust Angies List I have had good luck with them in a number of things. I did not check anyone else to see if these prices are fair or not. I must do that in the future. Their quality of their work was very good.
Description of Work: I ordered 5 pairs of drapes for the living room and dining room from Shades on Wheels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Paul C.
04/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Blinds were provided for three rooms with one motorized set of blinds. The initial consult was very well done and professional providing me with the information needed to make a knowledgable decision. Purchasing was easy and installation was on time and perfectly done. Very easy to do business with Shades on Wheels. We are very happy with the end result.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

madonna H.
02/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Excellent; right on time at mutually agreed on time of 6:30 AM. Took them 1 hour to complete. Very efficient and extremely pleasant. Very pleased with quality of materials and performance of Barbara and men.
Description of Work: Installed rods and drapes for 5 windows in living and dining rooms. Adjusted furniture so drapes would hang correctly. Very neat. Removed shoes when came in; removed all packaging.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Cecilia R.
09/2011
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
See description included above.
Description of Work: My husband and I called Shades on Wheels when we wanted to install Hunter Douglas shades in our MBR this summer. We had used Barbara's services before - in October 2009 - when she helped us choose various Hunter Douglas shade styles to be installed in most of the windows & a slider to the deck in our new home (Cost +/-$5800). At that first visit, Barbara brought a two page list of 80 References with contact phone numbers, sorted by town which she left with us. As she had in 2009, Barbara arrived at the house promptly at the agreed appointment time, listened carefully to our descriptions of the look we hoped to achieve, offered her thoughts and provided us with helpful and accurate information about particular strengths, prices - and available money saving promotions - for the different styles. Shades on Wheels installers were prompt, efficient and professional in their work - and also quite personable and responsive. In 2009, my husband noted a very tiny hole in the one spot of the fabric of the large shade for the sliders. The installer immediately took a cellphone picture of the hole, removed the shade for return and ordered a replacement, which he returned and installed a few weeks later. When we needed an adjustment to a shade's riser, we called Barbara, who called us back within 24 hours, and scheduled a visit from the installers within a few days. We have been extremely happy with the quality and smooth functioning of all of the shades from Shades on Wheels. We have found all the staff at Shades on Wheels to be very professional, responsive, helpful, efficient and easy to deal with at all times. The quality of their product and their work is excellent and the prices are fair. We highly recommend Barbara and her team at Shades on Wheels to anyone thinking about window treatments for their home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,042

    Contact information

    148 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061

    shadesonwheels.com

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Window Treatments,
    Interior Design and Decorating,
    Skylights

    FAQ

    Shades on Wheels is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Shades on Wheels accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Shades on Wheels offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Shades on Wheels offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Shades on Wheels does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Shades on Wheels does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Shades on Wheels offers warranties.
    Shades on Wheels offers the following services: Our service includes in-home shopping for your convenience. Our prices always include "free" measuring and installation. We take great care in selling you the highest quallity product at the lowest possible price. Word of Mouth is our best advertisment!
    ask for details

    Contact information

    148 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061

    shadesonwheels.com