CHICAGO (May 13, 2013) – LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of premier boutiques for home building and renovation, is excited to announce the addition of a new category to its roster of kitchen and bath showrooms, luxury custom window treatments. The Shade Store, a leading manufacturer of couture window treatments for more than 60 years is opening a state-of-the-art boutique in Suite 105 at LuxeHome on the first floor of the Merchandise Mart this June. The New York based, 3rd generation family-run business is known for its beautiful, custom-made window treatments.
The Shade Store has eight stand-alone showrooms across the country with its ninth and newest location opening in Chicago in June, 2013. Known for its world-class quality, value and service, The Shade Store specializes in custom shades, blinds, drapery and hardware. The company’s reputation for exceptional value, a carefully edited product line, lightning quick lead times and impeccable service are unmatched in the industry. The LuxeHome showroom will feature a team of design experts to assist customers every step of the way. Homeowners and trade professionals alike will be encouraged to stop by and see, feel and operate the entire collection firsthand. Free samples of the entire collection of exclusive materials are available. The Shade Store also offers a national network of professional measure & installation experts.
“We are thrilled to be a part of LuxeHome and look forward to assisting customers with all of their window treatment needs.” Said co-founder and creative director Ian Gibbs. “LuxeHome is an amazing venue and a great fit with our brand. We are so excited to open in June”.
“Our customers often request resources for custom window treatments for their homes, and we’re thrilled The Shade Store will fill this product need at LuxeHome,” said Katherine Flaherty, MMPI’s Vice President of Building Products and Special Projects. “The Shade Store is a wonderful, family-run business with a first rate reputation in the industry, and will make an excellent addition to the premier boutiques at LuxeHome in The Merchandise Mart.”
For more information on The Shade Store or LuxeHome, please visit www.luxehome.com or www.theshadestore.com.
About LuxeHomeLuxeHome boasts more than 115,000 square feet of space with 30 boutiques that feature the finest kitchen and bath products for luxury home building and renovation from the most recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide. Open to the public, as well as interior designers, architects and custom builders, LuxeHome displays the widest selection of products to fit all lifestyles, from modern European to classic American to traditional English. In addition to the extensive lineup of manufacturers, each boutique offers knowledgeable designers who are available to assist with all phases of each design project. LuxeHome's boutiques are open for shopping Monday through Saturday.
MMPI is a leading owner and operator of integrated showroom and office buildings, as well as trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together through market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart in Chicago; the Architects & Designers Building, 7 W New York and Piers 92/94 in New York City; and Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center in Cleveland.
Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
