Looking for a Fresh View? Orange Beach’s Newest Design Hub Has You Covered

R. Peevy • August 30, 2026

Refresh Your Gulf Coast Home with Sky Window Design & More

Enhance Window Views

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  As the summer crowds diminish and the cooler autumn months approach, autumn presents an ideal opportunity to update your residence or vacation rental property. Whether you are preparing a property for winter visitors or seeking to refresh your personal living space after a bustling summer, enhancing your interior decor is an effective way to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Fortunately for Gulf Coast residents, a new local enterprise is prepared to help transform those home improvement aspirations into reality.


A premier new destination for custom window treatments has officially arrived on the Gulf Coast.
Sky Window Design & More celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Chamber.


Located in the Rouses shopping complex in Orange Beach, the new showroom is ready to help residents and property owners transform their living spaces. Operating under the motto “Window treatments designed around you because your room should feel just right,” the business focuses on providing highly personalized design solutions.


Sky Window Design & More  Ribbon Cutting

A Local Founder with Deep Roots


At the helm of Sky Window Design & More is owner Lance Rabren, whose connection to the local community runs deep. Having grown up in Dunwoody, Georgia, Rabren moved to Baldwin County during high school and graduated from Central Christian School in Robertsdale, Alabama.


For Rabren, opening a storefront in Orange Beach is a meaningful milestone. "I’m very excited to be a part of this great town!" Rabren shared. "I remember riding dirt bikes on Ono and being chased by Ono security even though they knew where my house was. I’m happy and excited to have a store here now and to be able to serve this great community!"


Rabren brings a robust construction background to the business, making this venture a natural evolution. He has spent years helping clients turn their home improvement dreams into reality and is excited to apply that expertise to interior finishes.


“It’s been fun helping people walk through the process of figuring out what products they should use for their windows on the Gulf Coast,” said Rabren. “And then helping them choose the right colors, textures, fabrics, and finishes that are the best fit for their space.”


Specialized Solutions for Coastal Living


Whether furnishing a high-end vacation rental, a second home, a primary residence, or a commercial space, Sky Window Design & More is equipped to handle projects of all scales. The showroom specializes in a wide array of premium window coverings, including:

  • Roller shades
  • Shutters
  • Drapes
  • Honeycomb shades
  • Natural woven treatments


In addition to custom window coverings, the store also carries wallpaper and select flooring options, offering a comprehensive selection for home upgrades.


Sky Window Design & More invites the community to stop by their new location in the Rouses shopping complex in Orange Beach to explore their extensive collection and begin planning their next home project.


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