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

Todd Williams

Todd Williams

Operations Manager

Hunter Douglas PowerView Pro

Todd is our Operations Manager, and oversees day to day processes of our installation and customer service team. Todd has more than a decade of experience in the window treatment industry, previously owning his own blind & shade company. Todd is a smiling face that is always willing to assist any customer with the utmost dedication and enthusiasm. Todd enjoys hearing from each customer about how happy they are with their finished product and the five star service they’ve received.

Hamilton Dulin

Design Consultant

Hamilton is a Charlotte native with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Western Carolina University. Since graduating in 2021, he has specialized in in-home design, working with both furniture and window treatments across Western North Carolina, and most recently, Charlotte. With years of experience in Hunter Douglas products, Hamilton is known for his warm personality, clear communication, and commitment to helping clients bring their vision to life.

Hannah Seltzer

Design Assistant/Social Media Manager

With diverse interior design background and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Retail Management from Southern New Hampshire University, Hannah brings a vibrant and personalized approach to assisting clients and social media efforts here at A Shade Above.

Alan Thomas

Alan Thomas

Senior Installer & Training Manager

Hunter Douglas PowerView Pro

Alan is a longstanding member of the A Shade Above Team. Since 2006, Alan has installed plantation shutters, shades & blinds in some of the finest neighborhoods in Charlotte. Since joining our team more than a decade ago, Alan has become our lead installer and has received hundreds of five star reviews from satisfied customers. He is well versed in the installation of our full product line up and capable of handling the most complex residential and commercial projects.

Mason Tatum

Mason Tatum

Installation Specialist

Mason is a skilled and passionate member of our installation team. Mason is quick and detailed in handling intricate projects, and cares for each and every client's home as his own.

Stephen Armstrong

Installation Specialist

Stephen is a sharp, intuitive member of our install team with years of hands-on experience in the local market. Known for his attention to detail and thoughtful approach, he takes pride in delivering high-quality installations while providing a smooth, respectful experience for every client.

Bandi

Bandi

Chief Bark Officer (CBO)

Bandi's responsibilities include overseeing employee stress relief through expertly executed belly rubs, maintaining peak morale with her tail-wagging enthusiasm, and conducting surprise "barkitectural" inspections of the office for optimal treat storage.

Iyla Mae

Iyla Mae

Junior Chewologist

Iyla is our resident Houdini-in-training, renowned for transforming ordinary office supplies into abstract art and exploring the uncharted territories of every nook and cranny. With a boundless curiosity and an insatiable appetite for adventure (or at least office furniture), Iyla keeps us on our toes as we strive to puppy-proof the premises.

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.

"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

"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

"Very Satisfied Customer!"

The whole process from browsing the showroom to installation was easy and stress free. We bought some shades and shutters and both look great. The room darkening shades really work good at keeping the heat out. Chad and his team were all professional and were in and out very quickly during installation. Very satisfied customer.

Susan MacDonald - Cherry Grove Beach, SC 29582

"A Wonderful Job"

I love my plantation shutters from A Shade Above! I worked with Angela by phone and she was very helpful. She got someone out to our new home to measure the windows in a timely manner and even sent someone out a second time to measure for the split tilt rod. Zac and Blake did a wonderful job installing the shutters! They did excellent work, were very polite, gentle with moving the furniture and just all around great guys! I would recommend A Shade Above for anyone needing blinds or shutters.

Dana Poulton - Rock Hill, SC 29707

"Excellent Experience"

We had an excellent experience - from planning to execution! Thank you!

Elke Heatzel - SouthPark, NC 28211

"An Absolute Pleasure to Work With"

Awesome quality shades. Brandy was an absolute pleasure to work with when she came out to consult us on the shades. Zac and Blake did an incredible job installing the shades. Definitely recommend A Shade Above to anyone in the market for shades.

Jeremy Sigmon - SouthEnd, NC 28209

"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

"Very Reasonably Priced!"

Exceptional products and service! We added plantation shutters to our windows at our beach condo and we can not believe the difference. Very reasonably priced! Would recommend 100%!

Betsey Moore - North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

"Prompt and Professional"

Thank you to the staff at A Shade Above for being prompt and professional. They helped me decide what plantation shutters to choose and communicated with me at every step. They were great to work with!

Ali Naylor - Atlantic Beach, SC 29582

"We are Very Pleased"

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.

Lauren Miller - Davidson, NC 28036

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.