Light-filtering fabrics soften and diffuse incoming daylight while still providing privacy during the day. Blackout fabrics have an opaque backing that blocks 100% of light. We recommend light-filtering for living spaces and blackout for bedrooms and media rooms.

Yes. Any roller shade we install can be ordered with a motor. Battery-powered motors are the most common option for existing homes. Hardwired motors are ideal for new construction where wiring can be run during framing.

Most roller shade fabrics can be wiped with a damp cloth or lightly vacuumed with a brush attachment. Unlike fabric blinds with slats that trap dust, roller shades have a flat surface that is easy to maintain.

Solar screen fabric is a mesh material that blocks UV rays and reduces glare while still allowing you to see through the shade. The openness factor (1% to 10%) determines how much view-through you get. Lower numbers block more light and heat.

Light-filtering and solar screen shades provide daytime privacy, but at night when interior lights are on, silhouettes can be visible from outside. For full nighttime privacy, choose a room-darkening or blackout fabric, or install a dual roller shade that combines both.

A cassette is a decorative cover that hides the roller tube and fabric roll when the shade is fully raised. It gives a cleaner, more finished look than an open roll mount. We carry cassettes in white, silver, and custom-painted finishes.

Yes. We install roller shades up to 12 feet wide on a single shade depending on the fabric weight and motor capacity. For extra-wide windows, we may recommend two shades on a shared bracket for smoother operation.

Cordless and motorized roller shades eliminate exposed cords entirely. We recommend cordless or motorized options for any room where children or pets are present.