Charlotte’s Window Treatment Specialists

meet our award-winning team

A Shade Above is the Carolinas’ largest family-owned and operated window coverings company, and in 2023, we celebrated 30 years of excellence serving the Charlotte community. We have manufactured our own custom plantation shutters in Charlotte, NC, since 1993.

Our Team

Chad Alexander

Chad Alexander

Sales Manager, Partner

Hunter Douglas PowerView Pro

With over 25 years of experience in the window treatment industry, Chad Alexander has been a part of A Shade Above for more than 13 years. His journey began with hands-on work like sanding, painting, and framing Plantation Shutters, eventually leading him to his current role as a Design Consultant since 2010. After serving the Charlotte client base for 7 years, he relocated his family to North Myrtle Beach to lead our showroom operation. Chad also heads A Shade Above's Commercial division, handling large projects for builders and architects across the Carolinas.

Connie Hypes

Design Consultant

Connie extends a warm and friendly welcome to our North Myrtle Beach Showroom, reflecting her love for working with people and her belief that all clients are important. She is enthusiastic about helping clients select products that enhance their home's style. Connie understands that each project is unique and enjoys witnessing the entire journey from conception to completion. Her favorite product is Plantation Shutters for their classy, clean, modern, and stylish appeal.

Our Story

What began in 1993 as a small shutter manufacturing business has grown into Charlotte’s largest custom window fashions company. For nearly three decades, A Shade Above has been providing Charlotte and surrounding areas with the highest quality blinds, shades and plantation shutters. As a family owned business, we have ensured that promise has remained steadfast through the years.

Through economic downturn and unprecedented recovery, we stand with multiple showroom locations throughout the Carolinas and a mobile fleet of A Shade Above vehicles outfitting thousands of local homes with custom window treatments.

Our Values

We firmly believe that every member of our team is a LEADER, and by instilling these qualities within each role, we maintain a company-wide commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience.

Leadership

It’s About: Our Example

“Show it, Don’t Say It”

Excellence

It’s About: Our Quality

“We Major in the Minors”

Accountability

It’s About: Our Actions

“Do The Right Thing, The First Time”

Diligence

It’s About: Our Consistency

“Go Hard or Go Home”

Enthusiasm

It’s About: Our Additude

“Do What You Love & Love What You Do “

Respect

It’s About: Our Behavior

“Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated”

Our Promise

Excellence is our hallmark. We’ve amassed hundreds of honest 5-star reviews during our time in business from highly satisfied customers. We stand by our product and believe in total satisfaction.

Over the years, our shades and shutters have been installed in the homes of local racing drivers, bank executives and celebrity athletes.

"The Best!"

Great product, great price, great people! Connie and Chad are the best!

Jim Hunter - Cherry Grove Beach, SC 29582

"Professional, Courteous and On Time"

From measurement to installation of our window treatments, everyone was professional, courteous and on time, and we are very pleased with our new wood shutters and honeycomb shade.

LeeAnn Miller - Cornelius, NC 28031

"I Would Highly Reccomend"

Building a new home brings all types of challenges but meeting Chad Connie and Scott of A Shade Above made the experience of choosing shutters and shades a real breeze. Friendly and helpful does not begin to describe our experience with these professionals. I would highly recommend A Shade Above.

Beverly Mandell - Sunset Beach, SC 28486

"Definitely Reccomend A Shade Above!"

We’re so pleased with our shades and blinds. It was a pleasure working with Chad and the team. Chad understood the look we wanted and provided helpful suggestions. I definitely recommend A Shade Above.

Kathryn Snow - North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

"Highly Reccomend This Team!"

I can't say enough about A Shade Above! Chad and Connie were amazing! From start to finish, they were all there to make sure my window choices and installation went smoothly. They are professional as well as personable. I highly recommend this team for your window covering needs, they will not disappoint.

Lynda Hamel - Little River, SC 29566

"Love My Shutters!"

Great service! Professional, quick, easy to work with and great price! Love my shutters! Thank you!!

Pamela Johnson - Cherry Grove Beach, SC 29582

"A++++"

Great product. Great service!!! A++++

Therese Bisceglia - Atlantic Beach, SC 29582

"You'll be happy you chose A Shade Above!"

We highly recommend A Shade Above! They've measured & installed plantation shutters for us several times and we've always been pleased with their work. Every installer has been professional and has done a excellent job each time. You'll be happy you chose A Shade Above!

Jill Smith - Dilworth, NC 28203

"Can't Reccomend them Enough!"

Excellent Job by the A Shade Above team on our new interior shades and exterior screen shades. Can't reccomend them enough!

Russell Hunter - Lake Tillery, NC 27306

"I Couldn't Be Happier!"

Wish I could give them 10 stars because they were excellent! From start to finish Chad & his staff were very friendly & professional. Easy process to have measured & installed. We closed on our new home at 1100 on a Thursday & my shutters were finished being installed by 2pm on the same day! They are absolutely beautiful & I couldn’t be happier.

Jamee Smith - Little River, SC 29566

Join Our Team

We have 30 years of success and are rapidly expanding throughout North and South Carolina!

Made in the USA

A Shade Above is proud to feature products designed and custom assembled in the USA.