Every Shadehunt review follows the same four-step process, whether it covers a $59 ready-made panel or a motorized shade system. The goal is simple: a verdict you could defend at checkout.
Step 1: Real cart simulation
Marketing pages show the lowest possible price. We don’t. We configure each product for a realistic window (width, length, header, lining) and record the true cart price at the time of publication.
That is why our reviews quote prices like “from $89.99 as configured” instead of the teaser price. Prices are verified on the retailer’s site at publication and can change afterwards.
Step 2: Spec verification
We check the numbers that decide how a curtain actually behaves in a room:
- Fabric weight (gsm) and fiber composition, against the product sheet
- Opacity claims: whether “blackout” means 100% or 85% in practice
- Header and hardware: pleat style, rod compatibility, mount depth for shades
- Sizing logic: fullness ratios, available drops, made-to-measure limits
Step 3: Owner sentiment
We read verified-buyer reviews to catch what specs can’t show: shrinkage after washing, color accuracy versus swatches, drape after a month on the rod, and how customer service handles made-to-order returns.
Step 4: A verdict that commits
Each review ends with a single score out of 10 and a plain-language recommendation. A 9+ means we would order it for our own window without hesitation. A 7 means it wins for a specific use case only, and we name that use case.
Independence and corrections
Scores are set by the editor who tested the product, before any affiliate consideration. Shadehunt may earn commissions or receive samples from brands, always disclosed per our affiliate disclosure.
Found a spec we got wrong or a price that moved? Tell us via the contact page and we will verify and update the article.
