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Let’s Talk Types of Roller Shades

Window treatments are a hot topic of the Custom Window Décor of Jupiter design team, and one of our most often-discussed categories is the types of roller shades.

Chic banded roller shades on a large dining room window overlooking a city street at Custom Window Decor near Jupiter, FL

We offer custom versions from Hunter Douglas, and our clients appreciate the style selections, ease of use, and versatility. It’s not easy to pick the best ones, but we’re happy to share details about some of our favorites.

Types of Roller Shades from Hunter Douglas

A roller shade is a window covering made of fabric that rolls around a top cylinder, operated by a cord, chain, or motor. Hunter Douglas has several roller shades, including:

Designer Solar Shades

Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades have specialized materials that filter light while maintaining the outdoor view. This type of roller shade reduces glare, protects furnishings from UV damage, and improves energy efficiency by keeping interiors cooler.

The openness factor determines how much light passes through the solar shade fabric. For example, a lower percentage blocks more incoming light, while a higher percentage allows greater visibility. You can also choose lighter colors to reflect more heat and brighten a space or darker tones for added glare reduction. Solar shades work well in spaces that require extra brightness or glare control, such as:

  • Living rooms.
  • Home offices.
  • Sunrooms.

Designer Banded Roller Shades

Also known as zebra shades, banded roller shades combine the benefits of sheer and solid fabrics in a single treatment. They have alternating stripes of sheer and opaque material that you adjust to allow full light, partial light, or complete privacy.

Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades add a contemporary feel to interiors and are available in various fabrics, colors, and textures. Banded roller shades are ideal for spaces where you want to showcase some personality and enjoy the alternative shades, like:

  • Guest bedrooms.
  • Dining areas.
  • Entryways.

Sonnette® Roller Shades

Now, for something a bit different: a hybrid window treatment. Hunter Douglas Sonnette® Roller Shades combine the best features of traditional roller shades and cellular shades. Their uniquely curved, soft cellular design insulates windows and beautifully diffuses light.

These shades have a clean, contemporary aesthetic and added insulation to improve your home’s energy efficiency. The dual-layer fabric traps air, reducing heat loss in winter and keeping interiors cooler in summer. Sonnette® Roller Shades work well in various rooms where comfort and light diffusion are priorities, such as:

  • Primary bedrooms.
  • Nurseries.
  • Media rooms.

Which Type of Roller Shade Should I Choose?

Each type of roller shade offers distinct benefits, so it’s best to consider your preferences for privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. Here are a few considerations:

  • Solar shades are best for bright spaces where maintaining an outdoor view is a priority.
  • Banded roller shades are design statements with adjustable privacy and light control.
  • Cellular hybrids like Sonnette® Roller Shades add insulation with soft light diffusion.

After you select a style, we can help you with color selection and other options. Neutral tones create a timeless look, while vivid colors or textured fabrics add personality. Hunter Douglas roller shades also fit specialty-shaped windows and sliding glass doors and are compatible with PowerView® Automation.

Shop Different Types of Roller Shades Near Jupiter, FL

Finding the perfect roller shades should be a hassle-free experience, and we put that theory into action. Whether you prefer the modern design of banded roller shades, the energy efficiency of cellular hybrids, or anything in between, we’ll help you select the right fit for your home.

Custom Window Décor of Jupiter serves local communities, including North Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens, and North Palm Beach, FL. Contact us online or call (561) 746-1585 today for a personalized consultation.