Roller Shades

Roller shades are a popular window treatment because they are functional, customizable, and can meet many aesthetic needs

Roller Shades Benefits

Motorization option

Working with top brands (Somfy, Lutron Hunter Douglas & More!)

Kids Safety

Safeguard your home with our range of kid-friendly window treatments

Room Darkening

Perfect for bedrooms and entertainment rooms

Custom for your needs

Hundreds of colors, tones, and textures are available

Roller shades are made with a singular piece of fabric that you can raise or lower, depending on how much light and privacy you want. Roller shades have a sleek, minimalist look on a flat panel that helps bring any space together without outshining the surrounding décor.

At Shades By Design, we can create the perfect roller shade for your residential or commercial space. From simple fabrics to designer options from luxury brands such as Hermes, and different operating methods, including motorization, there are endless possibilities for the type of style you can create.

Blackout/ Light Filtering Roller Shades

Perfect for bedrooms and entertainment rooms, blackout roller shades can filter out over 90% of light resulting in ultimate room darkening, enhanced privacy, and exterior sound reduction.

Blackout Roller Shades are very practical, durable, and low-maintenance window treatments. This solution is perfect for rooms that require ultimate darkness, complete privacy, and noise reduction, such as bedrooms, nurseries, theater rooms, hospital rooms, hotel rooms, and conference rooms.

Our large selection of simple yet luxury fabrics and styles meet any current decor theme and add a perfect touch of color, tone, texture, and functionality.

For 100% light blockage, our team can install your blackout shades and light filtering shades with side channels that prevent the slightest bit of light from bleeding in from the side, top, and bottom of the window treatment.

Our blackout shades are made with 0% opacity fabrics. Our light filtering shades can be fabricated with 0% to 1% opacity.

Sustainable Roller Shades

Our sustainable roller shades are manufactured from naturally abundant materials or post-industrial plastic waste and post-consumer recycled water bottles, allowing you to enjoy the luxury of custom shades while reducing your carbon footprint.

Enjoy the beauty and functionality of roller shades while reducing your carbon footprint with our sustainable roller shades. The fabrics we use for our sustainable roller shades are derived from naturally abundant materials or post-industrial plastic waste and post-consumer recycled water bottles. These fabrics are PVC-free, Red List compliant, and GREENGUARD Gold Certified, making them an excellent sustainable option for LEED and other green building certifications.

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All you need to know about roller shades:

Do blackout shades block out 100% of incoming light?

The purpose of blackout shades is to block light from entering a room. There are possibilities of light seeping in through the sides and top of the shade. To guarantee 100% light blockage, we recommend installing with side channels or outside mount installations. One of our designers can help you determine which is best for you.

Where is the best place to install blackout shades?

Blackout shades can be installed anywhere you would like, however the most common place to install blackout shades are: bedrooms, nurseries, conference rooms, entertainment rooms and more. However, if you are looking to darken a room for any purpose, blackout shades are the best option.

What styles are blackout shades available in?

When people hear the term blackout shades, most only think of roller shades, but blackout fabrics can be used for many different styles. At Shades By Design, we can custom create a variety of blackout solutions which include: roller shades, roman shades, and cellular shades. Contact us to learn about other options we may have.

Can I motorize or automate my blackout shades?

Yes. Shades By Design can motorize virtually any window treatment, including blackout shades. Motorizing your blackout shades allows you to schedule them to your liking. For example, you can schedule them to open in the morning to gradually allowing in light and gently wake you or schedule them to close at night when its time to enjoy a nice deep slumber.