Are there solar shades that look like traditional roller shades?
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9 months ago
I want to install solar shades on some of our windows that get baking sun in the summer. We have a historic house, so I'd like to get as close as possible to the look of the plain roller shades we already have. (Picture attached.)
Does anyone know if someone makes a solar roller shade that looks like canvas and doesn't have a lot of plastic hardware? Since we're installing them on the inside of the window, I'm worried that a protruding plastic roller would be unsightly -- see pic of Bali shade below.
Our current shades
Bali solar shade in Feedback 1% Farmhouse White 47902
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9 months agoHmm. The image is supposed to be showing the 'no valance' option, but maybe it's inaccurate. I'm also not crazy about the plastic chain. I'd love to just have a spring-loaded roller and a pull cord like I have now. I'll check out budget blinds.
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Comments (1)I'd say that the forward rolling is more sleek--you don't see the roller. But many companies offer low-profile valances/cassettes which are very nice....See MoreSolar shade 5 individual or 2 larger shades
Comments (2)I just installed solar shades in my high rise condo and although my layout isn't identical, it is similar in that there is essentially a wall of windows. A difference is that my bedroom is a separate room although the bedroom essentially is one wall of windows which are separated into three frames. I have large shade in the bedroom which makes functional sense because I am going to have the windows either covered or uncovered. My living room has a patio door so it's broken up functionally somewhat differently since there are three windows - patio door - column and then another set of windows. For obvious reasons, I have three sets of shades since the shade for the patio goes to the floor. However, it's the same principle with the three windows having their own shade - the patio door having a shade. I would suggest getting motorized shades as now that I have them, I can't imagine having to physically go back and forth to the windows to adjust them. I also got tinted film for my windows to block destructive UVA rays plus heat somewhat. I don't need my shades for my privacy but only want to keep them down when the sun is directly beaming through. The film helps block heat and destructive UV during those periods when there isn't direct sun but still strong light. I used to have a western exposure and don't envy you if you live in a warm climate :-). On the advice of my designer I went with Q-Motion shades. They are not widely advertised like Hunter Douglas but are high quality and quite a bit less expensive.....See MoreLooking for Shoji Roller Shades
Comments (1)The paper does not stand up to up and down rolling and unrolling IMO. As for minimal the screens are very minimal in my mind. Maybe post a picture of your space too. Also what do you want from the blinds , privacy, light control, UV protection. Keep in mind sunlight and paper really don’t work well together...See MoreShutters or roller shades for a dark room?
Comments (6)blinds.com give you the blackout / privacy liner option. They are the best site to work with. great customer service. if you need to see samples, go to Home Depot and look at their books. same products. I had their Bali Woven Wood in a black/brown and you could never see through it at night. but like I said, it comes with a liner option. this one had a light liner on the back. i think it was also Bali (and make sure you get the optional 1" edge binding.) They have a light filtering backing and a blackout liner. https://www.blinds.com/c/woven-wood-shades/55 https://www.blinds.com/p/levolor-natural-woven-shade/505221 another option is the double cellular blinds. this one is in black w/the standard liner on the back. keeps the room pretty dark. I think this was also Bali. maybe levelor. 3/8" cell. https://www.blinds.com/p/bali-blackout-cellular-shade/46...See Moreoverhear
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