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

Our Story

The Taylor family’s roots in window treatments began in 1993, when Dalton Taylor founded Artisan Shutter alongside his wife, Patti, and his brother, Jeff. That same year Dalton and Patti were married, and together the family began manufacturing plantation shutters — a craft they’ve continued for decades.

In 2008, during an economic downturn, the Taylors acquired A Shade Above, the company you know today. Through steady leadership and a commitment to quality, A Shade Above not only endured but grew. Now with multiple showroom locations throughout North and South Carolina, the business has expanded into one of the region’s leading custom window fashions companies. In 2020, their son Casey joined the company to help guide its continued growth and future expansion.

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.

"Zero Issues"

A honest company that does what it says! As a builder, I have to believe in a company before I recommend that company to my clients. Zero issues thus far! Highly recommend.

John Dean - Fort Mill, SC 29707

"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

"A Company You Can Trust"

All made in the USA and they stand by their product 100%. What more could you ask for? I would recommend using Brandy and A Shade Above to anyone I know, they are a company you can trust. I am incredibly happy with my finished product, the shutters are great!! Overall great experience!!

Ellen Carter - Charlotte, NC 28205

"Professional Work"

Worked with Heather when deciding and ordering shades. She was very helpful and courteous! Vasileios was the installer also a very nice person and professional work. Thanks to both of these for helping me with the shades and shutters. We love them!

Debbie Helig - Concord, NC 28147

"Best Service We've Ever Received!"

We have ordered plantation shutters in numerous homes previous to this but this was by far the best product and service we ever received! From the first phone call, to the diligence measuring, the customer service for installation and the follow up was stellar start to finish. We are building our new home soon and I will be calling on this team again!

Julie Lago - Fort Mill, SC 29707

"Couldn't Recommend you More"

We couldn't reccomend you more! Excellent products and installation from the Team at A Shade Above.

Michelle Love - Locust, NC 28097

"Great Customer Service"

I've exclusively used ASA for window coverings since my house was completed in 2017. ASA has a great selection of high quality window coverings. Angela knows her product lines, has good fashion sense and provides great customer service. ASA's installers are professional and have never made any mis-measurements or other mistakes on any of my jobs. Highly recommend.

David Sobul - Charlotte, NC 28207

"Excellent Experience"

I love my shutters from A Shade Above, and I had an Excellent Experience!

Tina Lewis - Belmont, NC 28012

"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

"We Love Our Shutters!"

Our experience with Chad and his team could not have been better. We love our Plantation Shutters.

John Love - Ocean Isle Beach, SC 28469

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

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Made in the USA

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

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