Upgrading Decor the Easy Way
By Toni Daylor
Quality, affordability, convenience and outstanding customer service are the cornerstones at Shades To You. Family-owned and -operated since 2001, Shades To You serves residential and commercial clients across Central Florida. The 25,000-square-foot facility combines a large factory with a beautiful showroom. The ability to manufacture and maintain a large inventory on-site essentially eliminates the middleman and translates into savings and quick turnaround times for clients.
Customers can visit the beautifully appointed showroom, where products are displayed in a comfortable setting, or they can contact one of Shades To You's consultants for a free in-home visit.
(L. to r.) Kate, Bob and Nick Czesnakowicz of Shades To You ensure every step of the process, from the initial consultation to the final installation, runs smoothly.
Window coverings are an essential component of one's home. Not only do fashionable shades and blinds accentuate a home's décor, they provide privacy, protection and energy-saving benefits. Florida's sun, though great for a beach getaway, can fade home furnishings positioned near windows and send an electric bill through the roof.
Customers can choose from a variety of shutters, vertical blinds, cellular and solar shades, roller shades and vertical panels. For those with hard-to-reach windows, motorized shades and shutters have become a popular choice. Shades To You's major brands include Mirasol, Phifer Inc., Hunter Douglas, Graber and Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. In addition to manufacturers' guarantees, Shades To You offers its own product guarantees. If there is a problem with the size of a shade or blind, skilled workmen are able to fix it quickly and easily.
Bob Czesnakowicz, president of Shades To You, tailored his business to take into consideration the needs of his clients. According to Bob, what sets Shades To You apart from other companies or big-box stores is its ability to manufacture products on-site. This cuts down both on the time it takes to deliver and install products in the home and the overall price. Practicing under the concept of single-source accountability, Shades To You has built a reputation of service and integrity.
"We take full responsibility for the process, from the initial contact with the customer to their ultimate satisfaction after installation," Bob said.
Branch and Installation Manager Nick Czesnakowicz also meets with customers to double-check measurements and discuss exactly how a product will be installed.
"We strive to eliminate any surprises," Nick said. "Our goal is to educate customers so they know exactly what they are getting."
Bob has created a very successful sales structure that benefits his customers, as well as enables others to earn income through a partnership with Shades To You.
"We have nearly 30 window covering consultants," he said. "As a small business owner myself, I am proud to be able to help people build their own independent business."
WCCs are usually the first point of contact with customers. Equipped with an array of samples, a WCC will visit a client's home to conduct a free consultation.
Choosing the right window covering can be a daunting task. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of the products' materials and functionality, consultants are able to guide clients through the purchasing process. Once a selection is made, detailed measurements are taken, and the order is placed.
"Since we maintain a large inventory, installation can be completed in as little as three to seven days," Bob said.
Of course, some custom or specially designed products may take longer if they need to be ordered directly from a national manufacturer.
New window treatments are an easy and affordable way to upgrade one's home and add value for resale. Shades To You's staff and consultants will work with customers to help them achieve their desired results and still remain within their budgets.
"We've taken a complicated process and simplified it so we can sell directly and pass the savings on to our customers," Bob said.
Shades To You is located at 1676 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka. For more information or to schedule a free, no-obligation in-home consultation, call 407-287-6564 or visit www.shadestoyou.com on the Web.
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