We recently got 3 different types of custom roller shades installed in our home and it all came out beautifully. Love them! Sarah came to our home twice to help us decide what type would be best for what we were trying to achieve in each room. She explained all the details of the shades and motors, and you could tell she was confident in the quality of the products. She was so easy to talk to and very sincere about wanting us to be satisfied with our shades. Julian was very professional and efficient in installing them; and helped us setup the app on our phones to control the shades. The whole process went very smoothly. I would recommend them! read more

Outstanding! Sarah is so knowledgeable and professional... comes through what she promises! So easy to talk to and enjoyed her company! Her husband Julien did the install and was efficient, clean and effortless... very professional. I LOVE my shutters and really, really love my TOP DOWN/BOTTOM UP Hunter Douglas Honeycomb (privacy but good lighting). I like seeing the view but not my neighbors below which I can adjust depending on the time of day. Now I wish I had done that for my front Pond window too. Had it installed today and tonight confirmed that it is truly privacy from outside, but still gives us some light during the day if we choose to leave shades down/up. Previous shade from another company was supposed to be "privacy" but at night you could see right through... Sarah promised it would be truly privacy and she was spot on! Shutters are incredible! I feel like I'm in a new home! Just awesome! What a great look from old mini blinds that were a pain to clean! I like the fact that Sarah LISTENS to your needs and wants and works with you in giving you the right product at the end. Compared to the other companies, she listened and asked the RIGHT QUESTIONS. Mahalo! I had one other quote that was higher but he didn't listen to my needs, but told me what he thought I needed. I had another quote half her price but I had no idea what he was quoting me... he just gave me a total $$$ quote via text without details.... Sarah provided me with a professional quote, pictures of what I was ordering and said she would guarantee my satisfaction and I could hear her conviction in her promise. Sarah really comes through with her promise. Julien did an excellent job in taking down my old window coverings AND also removed debris and PATCHED UP ALL THE HOLES from previous window covering.... Now I don't have to ask my husband to patch up the walls. Mahalo! You will NOT be disappointed - and it's just a pleasure working with Sarah and Julien. That makes a real difference too. You will not regret going with A Shade Above!!! Mahalo Sarah and Julien! God bless! read more

Was able to schedule an appointment in a few days. The company that I bought/ installed the roller shade could not see me for almost two weeks and wanted to charge $120.00 just to come out! Julian texted and called recommendations prior to the $35.00 estimate visit. He was able to diagnose the problem right away and fixed it. He also suggested we keep the plastic chain stating even the stainless ones rust. He gave us suggestions on how to prevent future problems and tightened up the brackets. Well worth the nominal charge. I highly recommend this company. read more

If I could give 6 stars, I certainly would!!! Julien was very responsive and immediately replied to my request for help. Within a day of my Yelp posting, he stopped by our home to inspect our motorized shades. He quickly diagnosed the problem and provided us with a reasonably priced solution. He kept me in the loop after informing me that part needed to be ordered from the manufacturer. Once the part arrived to his company, Julien called and offered multiple appointment options. He returned to our home, installed the part and tested the repaired shade to confirm it was properly synced with our other shade and to our wall control unit. We will absolutely call Julien at A Shade Above if any of our other motorized shades need repair. My wife and I highly recommend you do the same! read more

We are so happy with our shutters and roller shades from A Shade Above Hawaii. Sarah and Julien were helpful and professional throughout the process. We actually live on a different island from where they are (Oahu). That didn't hinder the process with these two. They were on it! Super communicative! The finished product is beautiful. It has elevated our whole house having these window treatments. I would definitely recommend A Shade Above if you are in the market for window treatments! Also I forgot to mention the shutters are a lot easier to clean than I thought! read more

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Having no experience in purchasing blinds, I did my due diligence and contacted for companies A Shade Above was my choice because of their price point, polite and courteous interaction with me. I feel confident should any issues arise related to the blinds that they will uphold their word to handle the concerns. A family owned business. Sarah was helpful and patient in helping me decide on the shade to suit my needs. Husband. Julian installed the blinds perfectly. I'm in love with the motorized blinds and my studio even looks larger. I'm a happy customer. read more

We were looking to replace our old window coverings in our home which was long overdue (25+ years!) and decided to get a few estimates before deciding on A Shade Above. They were responsive, friendly, and very competitively priced with others that we contacted. We're so glad that we made that decision! Sarah and Julien make a great team and see the job through from beginning to end with courtesy and professionalism and were so pleasant to work with. Sarah was timely and clear in all her communications from the initial inquiry all the way through the estimates, scheduling, and invoicing.. She was insightful yet respectful during our in-house consultation sessions where her knowledge of her products and the wide variety of styles offered were much appreciated. Sarah even made an extra home visit and brought out additional choices when the vendor discontinued our first choice in blinds. Julien then took care of the installation and was on-time, considerate, and very neat, leaving the place just as clean as it was before! He was very precise and detail-oriented, and even replaced the track on one of our vertical blinds because it didn't open and close smoothly. Because of delivery delays, Julien had to split the installation between two days which actually worked out great since he could return the second time to make a few minor adjustments. If you're looking for window coverings for your home, look no further than A Shade Above. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Four years ago Sarah and Julien helped me design and install custom shades for my condo and I was so impressed by their integrity and work ethic that I wrote a 5-star review back then. Since that time, I've had a few more occasions when I've needed their help and input and they have shown up consistently every time with the same responsiveness and commitment that won me over the very first time I met them. If you have any project that could possibly fit with the services they offer, don't hesitate to entrust it to them. They really are wonderful people to work with. read more

"Sarah and her team are prestidigitators... which basically means Sarah and her team are magicians. They tirelessly worked with my thoughts and ideas and refined them and came up with a wonderful plan that they executed perfectly! After living with the finished result of their work in our home, I look forward to every day, looking out at the world through the drapes and blinds they lovingly installed What a gift they brought to our home!" HIGHLY recommend!!!! read more

We had a wonderful experience using A Shade Above for our primary bedroom motorized window shade. We were searching for a top down/bottom up style of shade that still let in some light but provided privacy for a large floor to ceiling window. It was important to be able to block the bottom half of the window when needed. Sarah worked with us to come up with the perfect solution, followed up with color samples and was patient with us as we decided on all the different styles and options. Julien had great attention to detail and installed it immaculately. We were extremely happy with the end result! read more

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Service and product were excellent. Completely satisfied with the shades. They were prompt and efficient. They installed shades and cleaned up area afterwards. Additionally, installation cost was more than reasonable. Would highly recommend A Shade Above. read more

I called and Sarah came and showed me beautiful plantation shutters and roller shades. Didn't take long after ordering and I can feel how much cooler it is in the house. Stylish. What a great value for my view!! read more

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If you are considering shutters for your home then you have to consider A Shade Above! They are without a doubt what their name implies...A Shade Above! From start to finish it's been an absolute pleasure working with owners Sarah and her husband Julian! One of the things we loved about working with Sarah was her positive attitude about her product and the installation process. She answered all of our questions about the product, service and the warranty . Aside from being very professional, they were very friendly and personal...we loved working with them! I would definitely recommend them to all friends and family...no hesitation. Call them You'll be very happy you did! Renny and Val Pang Mililani read more

Very professional, great product at a good price and very nice to work with. I highly recommend A Shade Above!!!

Julian and Sarah who owns "A Shade Above" has superb quality of work and pays so much attention to detail. Sarah was so patient in helping us to decide and suggest what is best for each window (18). I never thought about installing shutters or roller shades since we were accustomed to blinds. Sarah presented samples, colors, types of blinds, shutters, roller shades etc. The shutters and roller shades are absolutely beautiful! There are several rooms that only required mini blinds. Every need was met and w/such great patience. At the end of our decision we inquired about our mirror closet doors and Sarah again showed us samples of a "Curtain window". They also installed a base board to prevent the curtain windows from being frayed. I was so impressed and happy beyond words. They're work presents so much pride and quality. We thank them so much! read more

5 star service, a We loved working with Sarah! Thank you for our beautiful shades and shutters. read more

We recently changed out all the windows and sliding glass doors in our home. We got 3 window covering/treatment estimates and A Shade Above was priced within the ballpark of the others, but Sarah was the only one that suggested that the window treatment/coverings would look better (since we're spending the money) with a flat molding that would match the existing molding already on our sliding glass doors. Sarah was right! It made a real difference. So glad we went with A Shade Above. Sarah came out to take all the measurements and show us all the samples. Julian (her husband) helped with the delivery and installation. Which worked out really well! Everything that arrived fit perfectly and looked great! They were both very punctual, neat and organized! Sarah offered her honest opinion and helped us find the right window treatment for our home. We are very happy with our Hunter Douglas window shades and roller blinds. We would definitely order from A Shade Above again. Thank you Sarah and Julian! read more

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We highly recommend A Shade Above Hawaii. Sarah was always on time and professional; she listened carefully and provided various options rather than pushing us toward any one possibility or product. She has an excellent eye for line and color/tone, knows her materials, and her window treatment measurements were absolutely perfect. The actual installation of motorized blinds and valences was efficient and careful. Her array of previous installation photos was both impressive and helpful. We are glad we found her website and are happy to support her excellent independent business. read more

I would highly recommend A Shade Above to anyone looking for quality window coverings. Sarah was wonderful to work with and is so knowledgeable about the various types of shades, fabrics, etc. She also has an eye for decorating. Julian installed my shutters and shades quickly and with attention to detail. They are an excellent team! read more

Sarah and Julien are a great two-person team and we highly recommend them. On multiple visits to our home when we were considering indoor shutters and an outdoor motorized lanai screen, Sarah demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the products, took very careful measurements, had excellent suggestions, was not pushy for the sale, and was very prompt in responding to our follow up questions. On installation days, I was very happy to see that Julien used bubble levels and laser levels and they were very meticulous in their installation. In a small but notable action that demonstrates that they really care and have pride in their work, in the final clean up they vacuumed around the installation area instead of leaving it for us to do. In all, from the first visit to installation, it was a pleasant experience and we certainly will call Sarah for any future needs. read more

Every single day since the install of our window treatments, I vocalize to people around me how extremely happy I am with A Shade Above. I would be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to share this praise with other local people looking for window shade solutions in Hawaii. My mom first stumbled upon this business and was instantly sold on the idea that they bring the showroom to you. Amidst the pandemic and my mom's mobility issues - this was the perfect business model to align with our needs. My mom gets overwhelmed with tons of options. Sarah was a great listener and she was able to hone in to what we were wanting; and from there, she provided realistic options, and selections that met all the criteria we required for our project. She was patient and along with her husband, they were so professional and efficient and careful in their install that it gave that extra "warm fuzzy" in knowing we went with the best company. They were punctual, considerate, and detail-oriented. They took pride in their work and their products, and they took the time to educate us on the products, and their care for longevity. I personally appreciated that they were a local business with products that were all USA made. That was an important consideration to me. I am so impressed and I cannot recommend them enough. We went with shutters and a wood woven blind for our sliding doors. We wanted something that would provide privacy, and versatility, but modern and "not bulky". Don't think twice. Don't look into other options - this is the company to go with. read more

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Shutters and drapes are just what we had in mind, and they installed them so quickly and efficiently! Got plantation shutters in a little over 3 weeks and Sarah kept me posted. I also appreciate being able to communicate with her about our preferences via email/text - we met on installation day and the whole house was down in a little over 2 hours - looks fantastic! read more

This is not the first time A Shade Above has installed window coverings for us. Everything from roll down shades to the beautiful louvered window shades. The quality of work the kindness of Sarah and Julian and the quality of their products are amazing. I would recommend this company and their product anybody. You won't be disappointed! read more

We are so happy with our roller shades from A Shade Above! Sarah was so informative and thorough and gave us excellent direction which allowed us to quickly come to a decision that met our desires. The products arrived quickly, and they are pros at installation too. They went above and beyond, returning all the furniture, and helping to clean up our sofa which was falling apart on the underside. Thanks to Sarah and Julien, we are so much cooler in our condo and can still appreciate the view with our specific roller shade. They love what they do and care about their customers. Mahalo!! read more

SUCH a great experience with Sarah and the A Shade Above team! We had just moved into a house (the second floor) with no window treatments at all. She came over quickly, was patient with my questions, and even set us up with temporary black-out paper shades for the kids' rooms! I'm so, so happy with the plantation shutters and black-out shades we ended up with in the house and I would 100% recommend A Shade Above. read more

We loved our experience working with Sarah at A Shade Above. If you are looking for window cover solutions in the Kailua area then we highly recommend this business. Sarah came to our house and gave us some great suggestions. It was a very quick response to our initial inquiry as well. She saw our windows and need for UV protection from the intense afternoon sun in our small apartment. She showed us some examples of what she thought would work best. We went with some shades that block out the UV but still allows you to see the pretty view we have. It is black out without being 100% blocked out. It is just what we needed and we wouldn't have come up with this solution without her help. So thank you Sarah! read more

Sarah was one recommendation we received for blinds and we are so glad we went with her, she was wonderful to work with! She responded to a request for a quote, came out next day with samples and suggestions we had not considered. We went with her suggestions and could not be happier! If you are looking for someone who will give you honest feedback, communicates timely, has fair pricing, quick and professional installation, look no further. We will definitely use her again and recommend her to our family and friends. read more

I had my office window dressings replaced by Dianne and the results are fabulous! We selected a type of window dressing that blocked the sun yet looked very clean and professional. We have a meeting-spa so we have privacy as well as sun protection and it is so easy to use. We love it and I would highly recommend this company! read more

We have been searching for years for a local company that had natural grass/reed/bamboo blinds in colors other than the typical white, beige and shades of brown. Also, because our living room windows and sliding patio door were set up differently, it was difficult to find window treatments that would block the harsh sun rays (but let some light through) , maximize our breeze but yet be sturdy enough to withstand our strong gusts of wind. We went to many of the top local window companies and they didn't offer us much selections or advice. We left disheartened each time and almost settled for something we really weren't in love with because we thought there was no choice. I continued searching online and luckily came across A Shade Above. It was a company that did home visits and had grass/reed selections in many colors! The owner of the company , Sarah, is wonderful to work with. She brought many samples and gave us many suggestions and ideas and her honest opinion. She is so sincere and honest and never pressured us just to make a sale. She carefully took measurements and was so efficient . Her prices are reasonable and her service is outstanding. When our shades arrived, Sarah and her husband did a beautiful job installing them. The custom shades fit perfectly and the light grey turquoise color is just what we wanted. If something should go wrong or if a piece of the sliders gets broken, Sarah will come back to fix it as part of her customer service. What other company would give you this type of personal service in this day and age?? Sarah takes pride in her product and service. I am so happy that we worked with Sarah and got exactly what we wanted. I definitely recommend A Shade Above if you want a trustworthy, convenient, economical and totally professional company to work with! read more

I had the good fortune of choosing to work with this company for my business and Home. Always provides high quality window coverings... the best here on Oahu. Diane has wonderful taste and style and makes great recommendations. She's a real pro and stands behind her work and makes sure you are satisfied with the products. I have recommended "A Shade Above" to many friends and clients who have been extremely happy and appreciative. read more

My experience in working with Dianne and A Shade Above was fantastic. Dianne is a creative designer who also is practical problem solver. She provided beautiful solutions for our window needs that I would not have thought of. The pricing was very fair and their service was exemplary. I recommend A Shade Above without reservation. read more