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The Shade Store
Reviews & Experiences

Feedback is split between repeated service failures and a few smooth purchases. Many reviewers describe long delays, missed appointments, and repairs that never get resolved. A smaller group points to helpful showroom staff and installations that went without issues. Ratings range from very negative to highly positive.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
31
Sources
trustpilot.com, Collected.reviews
Last updated
March 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Reviews often describe poor support after the sale. Customers mention missed appointments, damage caused by installers, repeated replacement attempts, and repairs that stretch on for months.

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Value for money

Several customers say they paid measurement fees or full invoices but did not get working products or timely fixes. Some reviewers felt the high prices did not match the quality they received.

User experience

Customers report on-site issues including damaged walls, stained or mismatched fabrics, and rude behavior from a branded driver. A small number of reviews mention positive in-person experiences.

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Product quality

Reported failures include motors breaking within a year, defective solar shades, units made to the wrong size, and makeshift repairs. Multiple reviews say damaged or malfunctioning parts arrived and had to be reordered.

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Communication

Most complaints mention calls not returned, emails left unanswered, and refunds or replacements that drag on. A limited number of reviews praise specific staff for being responsive.

Overall experience

Feedback shows a sharp split between many one-star accounts and a handful of five-star reports. Differences focus on aftercare, installation dependability, and how well the products hold up.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (30) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026

Trevor Singh quality

Broken motor after one year and company refused to fix it.

“Broken motor after one year”

Feb 06, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Lori Jenkins service

Multiple replacement failures and five months of unresponsive follow-up.

“Stay away from the Shade Store.”

Dec 29, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Carl Lewis service

Transaction cancelled after measurement charge and refund still pending five weeks.

“Cancelled transaction one day after 700$ charge for measurement.”

Dec 06, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Russ Reed communication

Appointments missed and follow-up promises were ignored, causing lost business.

“No call, no follow-up email.”

Dec 02, 2025 · trustpilot.com
customer service

Multiple measurement and product errors left a two-year unfinished project.

“bad measurements, fabrics not matching to the wrong curtain hardware”

Dec 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Suzanne Schneck service

Year-long unresolved issues with incorrect curtains and repeated failures.

“I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE.”

Dec 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Shana Erickson service

Company shipped wrong parts and delayed fixes despite full payment.

“they hold you hostage once they have your money”

Nov 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
M. J quality

Poor workmanship and damaged or malfunctioning products were installed.

“they zip tied the whole thing together!!”

Nov 13, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Heather Bowling quality

A defective shade required reordering all four and paying again.

“Shade store sent us a defective shade in a set of four together”

Nov 06, 2025 · trustpilot.com
S,G service

Installation failed; multiple defective or mis-measured shades and no company response.

“no one has followed up or taken responsibility.”

Oct 28, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Torben Colberg service

Installation and post-sale service were slow and unsatisfactory.

“installation and post-sale service was horrible.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Virginia Morris service

Michelle came to give a quote and was very helpful.

“She was very helpful.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
William HENRY communication

Item arrived incomplete and communication about installation was poor.

“650$ for 3x1.5 window and came without a valance.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Wenbin Zhu quality

Received a defective solar shade and got no replacement response.

“Got a defective solar shade for 2x the market price.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Annelise Fratella-Lentz service

No response and product remains uninstalled nearly a year later.

“Zero response to issues.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
CW service

Repair took three months with poor communication and conflicting information.

“Extremely poor customer service.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Vadim Alden service

Installer damaged walls and company failed to communicate repair plans.

“The installer botched the job, damaging my brand new walls”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Victoria Kelley service

Reviewer experienced no support or care from the company team.

“No support or care from the team”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Burrows PA service

A failed shade and repeated attempts to get repairs were unsuccessful.

“We have called 5 times, sent 6 emails.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Daniel McCarthy service

Months-long attempts to get a blind fixed with poor product quality.

“terrible customer services.... avoid this company.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Jackie service

Customer service ignored complaints after cleaning advice ruined shades.

“absolutely non-existent customer service. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Daniel McCarthy service

Faulty blind left unreplaced for almost four months.

“It’s been almost 4 months and still no replacement.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Diane Barksdale service

Janet at Boca Raton location was professional and responsive.

“Very professional, very helpful, and very accommodating.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Don Sheridan experience

Seamless purchase and flawless installation with helpful salesperson.

“installation flawless.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Patty Helberg service

Incorrect sizing and poor follow-up after installation.

“Poor instillation, wrong size on one of the shades.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Niki Myrto service

They refused to replace faulty romains, so buyer obtained another supplier.

“the refusal to replace the defective item has left me dissatisfied.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
David S service

Large custom order suffered major installation delays and poor responsiveness.

“Once they have your payment, communication and accountability disappear.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
TWalton experience

A company-branded driver behaved rudely on the highway while merging.

“a driver with The Shade Store printed on the van was super rude to me”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mona service

Poor product quality and disrespectful staff caused long refund disputes.

“The quality of the shades drapes are not good.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
José María Tomé service

Product repair requested three months ago still not addressed.

“Three months and they don't have anyone to help me.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Erdman 4/5

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing window treatments from The Shade Store, and I must say that my experience was nothing short of exceptional. This company offers a vast selection of shades, blinds, curtains, and drapes made with high-quality materials.

One thing that stood out to me was their website's ease-of-use. It was effortless to navigate through the different options available for my home. Ordering free swatches allowed me to make an informed decision without feeling rushed or pressured.

The customer service representatives were friendly, knowledgeable and provided valuable advice on selecting the perfect window treatment suitable for my preferences.

Overall, I am delighted with my purchase from The Shade Store. Their products are beautiful and durable while receiving top-notch customer support throughout the process. If you're in need of new window treatments for your home or office space, definitely consider using this company!

Feb 12, 2023 · Collected.reviews

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About The Shade Store

The Shade Store designs and sells custom window treatments such as roller shades, roman shades, blinds, and drapery. It also offers motorized shades and custom hardware for residential and commercial projects. Customers can order online or visit showrooms for fabric samples and design consultations. Local teams in multiple U.S. locations coordinate professional measuring and installation.