Shades, Unltd.
About us
Shades, Unltd. is a Pennsylvania-based retailer of custom window treatments. We supply a variety of products and services to meet our clients’ shading, privacy, energy efficiency, light management, and aesthetic needs. We focus on providing clients with outstanding service and the finest quality of blinds, shades, draperies, shutters, and fabric awnings. Our service package always includes free design consultation, measurement, and installation. We offer thousands of products for residential, commercial, government, and institutional applications throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. Our major suppliers, fabricators, and mills include Hunter Douglas, B&W Window Fashions, Draper, MechoSystems, Carole Fabrics, Lutron Electronics Co., Kirsch/Levolor/LouverDrape, Globe Canvas Products Co., Stout Textiles and Trimmings, ADO Fine Fabrics & Window Decor, New Home Window Shade Co., Phifer, Somfy Systems, and Eastern Awning Systems. Our custom products include cellular shades, Venetian blinds, sunscreens, roller shades, skylight blinds, draperies, motorized applications, furniture upholstery, drapery hardware, canvas awnings, drapery side hangs, woven wood shades, pleated shades, Vignette Shadings, Pirouette Shadings, Silhouette Shadings, Luminette Shadings, vertical blinds, shutters, cubical curtains, valances, cornices, bedding, and pillows.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Sales of all national, and rehanging of existing drapes; repair and cleaning of existing blinds; seasonal removal, and replacement of fabric awnings, cleaning, cleaning, name-brand window treatments; motorized applications; shop-at-home and shop-at-office appointments; design and fabrication of custom drapery products; design and fabrication of fabric awnings; pre-construction and pre-renovation consultation; furniture refinishing and upholstery; removal, storage
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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"We're delighted to hear how satisfied you are with the skylight shade. It was our pleasure to work with you on such an important project. Thanks again for your business."
"Thanks very much for the nice review. It was a pleasure meeting your family and working with you. Please do keep us in mind for the future."
We recently had five windows in our Center City Philadelphia house replaced and were told by the window installers that our existing window treatments no longer fit (an expense we hadn't anticipated). Enter Sal, who not only spent a couple hours helping me select new treatments for our very tall (96and quot;) living-room windows, but also determined that our other existing treatments could, in fact, be reinstalled (I'm very glad we hadn't tossed them yet!). He kindly rehung them AND fixed the shade in our kitchen that had been installed (by another contractor) a bit wonkily--all at no charge. Needless to say, his honesty and expertise resulted in a significant savings for us, for which we are very grateful. When the window treatments for the living-room windows arrived, Sal installed them beautifully, and since he had a ladder with him, he even offered to replace a few lightbulbs that were out. He is a delight to work with, and I very much enjoyed chatting with him during his visits.
For drapery and upholstery, Elaine is not only wonderfully knowledgeable but also a very quick study; from a brief telephone conversation with me, she was able to pinpoint fabric styles that suited my taste. After our initial meeting, she promptly arranged for samples to be sent to me of the fabrics I'd liked best, and she continued to search for possible matches, sending me additional swatches afterward--one of which I ultimately selected for the upholstery for our dining-room chairs. We could not be more pleased with the chairs; the new upholstery is exactly what we wanted and the craftsmanship is beautiful. Elaine, like Sal, is a pleasure to work with, and we cannot thank her enough for her expert advice, patience, and good cheer. In fact, Elaine currently is helping me select drapery fabric for our living-windows, and I have no doubt she will help me find the perfect fabric.
We look forward to working with Shades, Unltd., in the future, and we would not hesitate to recommend their services.
"Thank you for your incredibly thoughtful comments. It was a delight working with you both as well. It truly is gratifying to know that we are able to leave you satisfied with this important investment in your home. What's more, we really enjoyed talking about the Center City dining scene and hearing the amazing story about how your new kitchen came to be. Thanks again, and we'll talk soon."
"Thanks, [member name removed], for the favorable review. You are quite organized yourself, knowing exactly what you wanted your window treatment to offer you functionally and relying on us to provide the same. We were happy to be able to make your desires become a reality."
"Thanks so much for writing, (Member name removed). It was a real pleasure working with you as well. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others on Angie's List. It's invaluable in growing our business. Hope to speak with you again soon!"
SUPER SERVICE!
I highly recommend this experienced, family business. Elaine and Bob Deluca are friendly, reliable, and responsive. Shades Unltd. wanted to please the customer.
Elaine Deluca is not only a knowledgeable sales representative, she cared about finding the right blinds for me. I was looking for a hard to find shade of off-white. She ordered manufacturers vane samples in several stains. We even considered custom tinting the blinds and she gathered paint chips for me that might match my dand eacute;cor and even lent me a Benjamin Moore color fandeck. When I found a color I liked without having to custom tint, Elaine took the extra step of sending me a vane sample from the manufacture’s current stock to confirm the color.
After Elaine’s initial sales visit, she and her husband Bob stopped by to confirm measurements, discuss details and answer questions. After many promptly replied to emails and many good ideas from Elaine, I selected wood blinds that I very much liked. Delivery was sooner than I expected and installation was expertly done by Bob. I don’t just have window coverings, but thanks to Elaine, I have blinds that are a decorative statement.
Elaine communicated with the management of my Center City Philadelphia high-rise apartment building about the contractor’s rules and insurance requirements making that an easier part of the project for me. All paperwork—proposals, receipts etc.—were prompt, complete and professional.
"Thank you for your kind words and confidence in our company. After all the time required to "get it right" I feel we have become more than just supplier and consumer. It was a pleasure to develop a friendship and share common interests. Meeting your desires was a challenge as you outlined in your review but an interesting diversion which educated me to aspects of the product that I had not encountered before. Good luck to you in your future endeavors and I hope you continue to enjoy your lovely space for years to come."
Address where the work was done:
429 Longview Drive
Lake Harmony, PA
"Thank you for the posting and the confidence in our company. Many people are unaware that a problem shade most often can be repaired and that gives the opportunity to focus your $$ elsewhere, rather than buying a new shade, not to mention the kindness to the environment by not having to land fill it. Don't hesitate to contact us for your new or repair needs in the future. Enjoy the summer in your beautiful mountain getaway."
When I contacted the company via email, the response back was almost immediate. Their service was timely, meeting with us within a week of initial contact. Bringing several samples, great recommendations were made on options.
They would have installed the blinds within a few days of receiving them from the manufacturer but we were not available. They accommodated the first date I gave for our availability. They even called a few days later with additional thoughts on how we could apply a finished look to the largest blind's header.
The blinds are gorgeous. I have at least one more room to do and I will definitely be contacting Shades, Unltd.
"Thank you so much for your kind words supporting our company. We especially enjoyed working with you because it involved our input on a custom cornice-pocket that Bruce will be constructing on his own. It's enjoyable to step out of our box and deal with creative issues not encountered routinely. It was a pleasure working for you in your lovely home and we look forward to your giving us the opportunity to work with you on your next project."
"Wow! Thanks again for generous feedback. So glad to hear you are delighted with your shutters and our service."
"Thanks so much, Member! It's wonderful to hear that we were able to deliver both at home and at the restaurant. Your choices truly enhanced two already very beautiful spaces. The restaurant was was particularly rewarding, because it provided the opportunity to coordinate several treatments within the same environment--shades, upholstery, and awnings. As for being a joy to work with, all we can say is, the feeling is definitely mutual. Thanks again for all the delicious meals. Talk to you soon."
First was our upstairs children's rooms. Everything went well, we were not quite ready for installation and Shades Unltd. worked with our schedule. Meetings were at my convenience not theirs....which was great because I work a full time job. Willing to work on any day that worked best for the homeowner.
Next was our master bedroom, had a hard time making decisions but with Elaine's help, I love every aspect of our master bedroom. She even helped with our paint selection.
It takes a lot of time to do a job right and Shades Unltd really put every effort possible into the job.
"We know how hectic it can be to be working full-time and trying to conduct a large-scale home renovation. So we were especially glad to hear we perhaps made your life a little easier during this potentially stressful period. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family, and we look forward to working with you again soon. Thanks again for the kind remarks."
LET IN LIGHT WHEN NEEDED AND FILTERED OR BLOCKED IT WHEN NOT NEEDED, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME
AFFORDING ME PRIVACY FROM THE STREET
THE PLANTATION SHUTTERS FIT THE BILL AND I AM DELIGHTED WTIH THEM
SHADES UNLIMITED TOOK THE PAIN OUT OF CHOOSING AND ORDERING. THEY HELPED ME MAKE MY SELECTION , LISTENED TO WHAT I SAID AND SUGGESTED JUST THE RIGHT ONES THAT WERE JUST WHAT I HAD IN MIND. AND THE COST WAS MOST REASONABLE (COMING IN UNDER THE ESTIMATED QUOTE)
tHE INSTALLATION PROCESS WAS PAINLESS -- THEY WERE COURTEOUS, EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL. NOT TO MENTION NEAT -- THEY CLEANED UP AFTER AND TOOK ALL THE PACKING WITH THEM,
IF IN THE FUTURE I FIND MYSELF NEEDING WINDOW TREATMENT I WOULD MOST DEFINETELY USE SHADES UNLIMITED AGAIN
"Thank you for your kind words, Member. It was a pleasure doing work for you. We never grow tired of hearing that a client feels she received good value for her money. Hope you continue enjoying your shutters for many more years. Thanks again."
"To say we are long overdue in thanking you for the positive feedback on the work we did for you back in '08 would be a gross understatement. But it was certainly a most pleasant surprise to come across your entry this week! We are so glad to hear you've been satisfied with your Venetian blinds. It was great meeting you, and we look forward to working with you again sometime in the future. Thanks again for writing about us."
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