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Everything You Need to Know When Choosing Window Shades

Choosing the perfect window shades for your home can be overwhelming. Do you want opaque or black out fabric? Exposed strings or a motorized lifting system? Pleated folds or a flat, finished surface?

Crafting your personal style can be hard, especially when there are so many customizable traits to pick from. However, before choosing between bold or neutral colors, the first step is to figure out which style is right for you.

Here are some of our favorite shade designs to help make your decision a little less complicated:

ROLLER SHADES

Roller Shades in St. Louis, MO - Made in the Shade

These popular window shades are simple with a modern touch. Free from pleats and folds, roller shades have the finished and tailored cut of a single shade. Extremely functionable and adjustable, roller shades are affordable and stylish. They they are easily customized with a variety of colors, textures, and unique fabrics to choose from. These shades are perfect for a variety of tastes, as they can be clean-cut and minimalist with neutral colors or bold and vibrant with bright fabrics. The functional design has you covered (pun intended), as they efficiently roll up and down to give maximum privacy when desired.

SOLAR SHADES

Exterior Patio Shades

Do you have east or west facing windows shades that expose your room to harsh sunlight every day? Solar shades might be your perfect solution. These simple yet streamlined shades are fabulous and functional. They minimize glare and control the temperature inside your home. Great for sunrooms or even exterior patios, solar shades allow natural light to brighten a room without overpowering it. Depending on fabric opacity, you can even maintain outward visibility and show off the view around your house.

CELLULAR SHADES

cellular shades

The unique structure of cellular shades is only one of the perks of this style! Shaped with a pleated, honeycomb appearance, cellular shades are both innovative and versatile, mixing functionality with a stand-out design. Like many covering options, cellular shades are energy efficient and insulated, and the washable polyester fabric can come in sheer or blackout opacities. These shades would look classic in any room, and they can be transformed to fit and enhance arches and specialty shapes.

PLEATED SHADES

Pleated Shades

The most traditional of window shades, pleated shades are well-loved for good reason. Not only are they fashionable and affordable, but they can dress up or dress down a room easily with the assortment of fabrics, colors, and opacities to choose from. The pleats, which can range from 1 to 2 inches in length, are crisp, stylish, and stack tight to maximize the view outside. If you aren’t sure which shades to get, you can never go wrong with the simple design of the pleated shade.

ROMAN SHADES

Roman Shades

Are you a romantic at heart? Convert your room into a timeless and elegant atmosphere with roman shades. A statement in any home, roman shades have the ability to soften or dramatize the appearance of any room. The versatile design is both easy to adjust and convert while remaining effortlessly graceful and exquisite. Whether you like refined neutrals or ornate fabric designs, you can tailor these shades to your taste with ease.

SHEER SHADES

Sheer Shades

Like solar shades, sheer shades are perfect for those that like to bathe in natural light without the heat and glare from direct sunlight. However, the structure of sheer shades is different than solar shades, a luxurious combination of blinds, roller shades, and classic sheers to give your home a sophisticated look. Sheer shades appeal to those who desire a clean, crisp design while having seamless light control in their home.

WINDOW SHADES THAT ARE LAYERED

Layered Shades

There is no look more modern than the layered shade. A hybrid of fabric shades and horizontal blinds, the combination produces the fresh and sensational look of clean, wide stripes with controlled light streaming in. This design is innovative, and the shades can either subtly complement or boldly intensify your room’s interior.

NATURAL SHADES

Woven Averte and natural shades

Last but not least are the beautiful and organic natural shades. Woven from fine wood and natural bamboo, these shades make your home feel relaxed and inviting while being durable and practical. Natural shades are a great way to add warmth and richness to your personal style while still maintaining refined beauty.

In the end, the perfect shades are the ones that are right for you, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and designs to discover your own personal taste!

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