Genie's Drapery Service has been handcrafting window treatments since the early 1900s. As a family business with over 40 years in our Charleston workroom, we bring generations of knowledge to every shade we sell and install. From our brand partnerships with Hunter Douglas, Horizons, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Conrad, Hartman & Forbes, and ALTA Window Fashions to the pieces our artisans handcraft, we offer window shades for every budget and preference.

Types of Window Shades

Custom shades give you control over how light moves through your rooms while adding texture, color, and warmth to your windows. Because every home has different layouts and lighting conditions, the right shade type depends on the room, window size, and the level of privacy or light filtering you want. Our shades process entails:

  • In-Home Consultation

    An in-home consultation where we measure windows, review your preferences, and walk you through samples in person.

  • Access to Shade Collections

    Access to shade collections from Hunter Douglas, Horizons, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Conrad, Hartman & Forbes, ALTA Window Fashions, and others.


  • Built in Our Local Workroom

    Handcrafted Roman shades and other fabric shades are built entirely in our local workroom by long-tenured artisans.

  • Professional Installation

    Professional installation led by our owner, Bill Murray, a certified Hunter Douglas HTIS installer and one of the few Lutron-certified professionals in the region.


  • Motorization Options

    Motorization options through Lutron for hard-to-reach windows or whole-home smart shading integration.


Our in-home consultations walk you through all the options so you can see materials and samples in your actual space before making any decisions. Every step of the process stays under one roof, from the first conversation about your project through the final installation day. 

Modern living room with two large windows, beige chair, black coffee table, and abstract wall art.

  • Sheer Shades

    Sheer shades use a layered fabric construction that diffuses sunlight while still allowing a view of the outdoors. They soften harsh glare during the brightest parts of the day and create an inviting glow in living rooms, dining areas, and kitchens. Through our brand partners, we offer sheer shade lines like Luminette® and Silhouette® from Hunter Douglas, each with its own fabric weights and opacities to match your preferences.

Bright living room with two chairs, coffee table, dresser, and two window blinds.

  • Cellular Shades

    Cellular shades feature a honeycomb structure that traps air between the window glass and your interior, helping regulate temperature year-round. This construction keeps rooms cooler in summer months and warmer in winter months, which can reduce energy costs over time. They come in single-cell, double-cell, and triple-cell configurations, with a wide selection of colors, pleat sizes, and opacity levels ranging from sheer to full blackout.

Bright kitchen windows with woven shades, a sink, and potted plants on the counter.

  • Woven Wood Shades

    Woven shades bring organic materials like grasses, reeds, bamboo, and jute into your home. Woven wood shades add depth and character to any room with their natural grain patterns and earthy tones. Brands like Conrad and Hartman & Forbes are known for their high-quality woven shade collections, and we carry a strong selection through several of our other brand partners as well. These shades pair beautifully with coastal and traditional interiors alike.

Bright living room with white curtains, a sofa, floor lamp, and a potted plant by the window.

  • Roller & Solar Shades

    Roller shades offer a sleek, minimal look that works well in contemporary spaces, home offices, and kitchens. They roll up into a compact headrail and come in hundreds of fabric options, from light-filtering to room-darkening. Solar shades are a variation built with UV-blocking fabric that reduces glare and protects furniture and flooring from sun damage while still preserving your view through the window. They are especially popular for sun-facing rooms and large window walls.


Bright living room with large windows, Roman shades, a dark dresser with mirrors, and a striped rug

  • Roman Shades

    Roman shades fold into soft, horizontal pleats when raised and lie flat when lowered, creating a polished fabric panel across the window. They are available through several of our brand partners, including Hunter Douglas, Horizons, and Lafayette Interior Fashions, in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and opacity levels. 


    For homeowners who want something truly one-of-a-kind, our in-house artisans on Old Parsonage Road also handcraft Roman shades. Our team, with decades of experience, cuts, sews, lines, and finishes every custom piece right here in our workroom.

Schedule Your Shades Consultation in Charleston, SC

Genie's Drapery Service is a family-owned business located in Charleston, South Carolina, proudly serving homeowners and trade partners throughout the greater Charleston area, including Columbia and Summerville. Call us today to schedule your in-home consultation. Our family and our artisans are ready to help you find the right shades for every window in your home.