Rays in the Shade
Custom Shades, Shutters, Drapery & Outdoor Screens
Comfort, privacy, light control, and outdoor living solutions for Texas homes.
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Hi, I'm Rachel — I help homeowners across Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, and the greater Austin area with custom exterior shades for patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens — plus interior shades, shutters, and drapery for the rest of the home.
Hi, I'm Rachel — I help homeowners across Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, and the greater Austin area with custom exterior shades for patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens — plus interior shades, shutters, and drapery for the rest of the home.
I bring real samples, honest guidance, professional measuring, and installation support right to your home.
I bring real samples, honest guidance, professional measuring, and installation support right to your home.
Why Work With Rays in the Shade?
Locally owned and personally operated in the Austin / Round Rock area
Real samples brought to your home
Honest guidance based on your space, style, and budget
Professional measuring and installation support
Interior and outdoor shade solutions for Texas heat, privacy, and light control
Clear estimates based on your goals and proper measurements
Curated Brands. Personal Guidance.
Curated Brands. Personal Guidance.
I work with carefully selected product partners so I can recommend the right solution for your home — not just whatever happens to be in one catalog.
Starwood Shutters
Starwood Shutters
& Shades
& Shades
Beautiful shutters, honeycomb shades,
roller shades, and zebra shades with practical
options for style, privacy, and energy savings.
Motorized exterior shade systems for
patios, porches, solar control, privacy,
and smart-home-ready outdoor living.
Norman Shutters & Blinds
Norman Shutters & Blinds
Premium interior shades, shutters, drapery, and specialty window treatments with a strong reputation for design, innovation, and quality.
Local, Personal, and Hands-On
I’m based right here in the Round Rock area, and I work with homeowners directly from the first conversation through measuring, product selection, and installation coordination.
No showroom pressure. No mystery handoff. Just real samples, clear guidance, and help choosing what actually makes sense for your home.
Window Treatments for the Way You Live
Window Treatments for the Way You Live
Every home needs something a little different. Some rooms need privacy, some need heat control, some need blackout, and some patios just need to stop feeling like a punishment.
Interior Shades
Interior Shades
Privacy, glare control, energy savings, and everyday comfort with roller, solar, honeycomb, zebra, and motorized shade options.
Shutters
Shutters
Timeless plantation shutters with clean lines, strong durability, privacy, light control, and long-term style.
Drapery & Sheers
Soft texture, warmth, privacy, and a finished designer look for bedrooms, living rooms, and large windows.
Outdoor Shades
Motorized patio screens and exterior shade systems designed to reduce harsh sun, improve privacy, and make outdoor spaces more usable.
Schedule a Free In-Home Consultation
I’ll bring samples to your home, talk through your goals, take measurements, and help you compare options that make sense for your space.
Recent Motorized Shade Project
Recent Motorized Shade Project
This living room had three large windows with transom windows above, creating a lot of light, heat, and glare.
This living room had three large windows with transom windows above, creating a lot of light, heat, and glare.
We installed motorized roller shades to make the space more comfortable, easier to control, and better protected from the Texas sun.
We installed motorized roller shades to make the space more comfortable, easier to control, and better protected from the Texas sun.
The finished result gave the homeowner better light control, improved comfort, and a cleaner, more finished look.
The finished result gave the homeowner better light control, improved comfort, and a cleaner, more finished look.
Roller Shades, Solar Shades & Motorization
Roller Shades, Solar Shades & Motorization
Roller and solar shades are a clean, versatile choice for Texas homes — from soft filtered light to blackout privacy for bedrooms and media rooms. Add motorization for tall windows, large openings, or everyday convenience.
Roller and solar shades are a clean, versatile choice for Texas homes — from soft filtered light to blackout privacy for bedrooms and media rooms. Add motorization for tall windows, large openings, or everyday convenience.
Smart Home Ready
Smart Home Ready
Motorized shades can be controlled by remote, wall switch, app, or compatible smart-home systems depending on the product selected. They are especially helpful for tall windows, hard-to-reach areas, and rooms with multiple shades.
Motorized Comfort
Raise, lower, schedule, or group your shades for better light control throughout the day. Motorization adds convenience, improves daily use, and gives large rooms a cleaner, more finished feel.
Manual & Cordless Options
Manual & Cordless Options
Not every room needs motorization. Manual and cordless shades are simple, clean, and practical for bedrooms, secondary spaces, and windows that are easy to reach.
Product options vary by manufacturer. I’ll help you compare fabrics, controls, privacy levels, and motorization choices during your consultation.
Shutters Built for Texas Homes
Shutters Built for Texas Homes
Plantation shutters are a timeless choice for privacy, light control, durability, and long-term style.
I work with trusted shutter partners, including Norman Window Fashions and Starwood Shutters & Shades, to help you choose the right material, color, frame style, and configuration for your windows.
Custom Look
Custom Look
Clean lines, custom colors, and frame styles that give windows a polished, finished look.
Light Control & Privacy
Light Control & Privacy
Adjustable louvers let you soften harsh light, improve privacy, and keep rooms feeling open.
Durable for Daily Living
Durable for Daily Living
Easy-to-clean options designed for everyday use, busy households, and Texas sunlight.
Smart Shade Solutions for Modern Homes
Smart Shade Solutions for Modern Homes
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