The Shade Shop, Inc

Specialties

Serving Grand Rapids and the entire West Michigan area since 1935, The Shade Shop, Inc. is your one-​stop source for all your interior window design needs, including custom window shades, shutters, motorization, draperies, curtains and more. In our exclusive Gallery Showroom, you will find a wide variety of Hunter Douglas window fashions, including customer favorites such as Duette Honeycomb Shades, Silhouette Window Shadings, and Luminette Privacy Sheers, and hundreds of choices for color, texture, fabric and function. Choosing the right window solution can be very complex. Our experienced design professionals will work with you to find a solution that looks great and provides the privacy and light control you need. Once youve made your selection, our measuring and installation experts will come to your home to ensure a perfect fit for your new window coverings. Our distinctive services are all provided with a local flair since we’re independently owned and operated. Give us a call today to get started

History

Established in 1935.

The Shade Shop Inc. has been a part of the Grand Rapids’ business area since 1935. Our family-​owned business began with Arnold McKey and remains owned an operated by the McKey family to this date.

The business began in a boat house on the banks of the Grand River in the 1930’s as a shade repair and cleaning establishment. It shortly thereafter moved to 343 Leonard Street and started manufacturing window shades. We took the name of The Shade Shop. In 1962, after several moves along Leonard Street, we located to the Ritzema Building, a historic 1910 building located at 422 Leonard on the west side where it remains to this date.

Our window shade business still remains a very important part of our service today. Our products have expanded over the years to include all window treatments, including draperies, offering a better range of choices for our customer.

Meet the Business Owner

Barry and Susan M.

Business Owner

Barry and Susan are the third generation of the family and has been involved in the business since his teenage years. He has dealt with every aspect of the process, from selling to installation and will personally assure your satisfaction with our Hunter Douglas product and our professional service.