Simple lines, serious light control. The modern window treatment that works with every style.
Low-Profile. High Performance.
Roller shades are the workhorse of modern window treatments. When raised, they nearly disappear - a slim roll of fabric at the top of the window that lets your view and natural light take center stage. When lowered, they become the room: flat, clean, and precise.
We carry hundreds of fabric choices - from sheer solar screens that cut Colorado's intense UV while preserving mountain views, to light-filtering fabrics that transform harsh afternoon sun into soft, even illumination, to true blackout options for bedrooms and media rooms. Every roller shade we install is custom-ordered to your exact window measurements. No standard sizes, no gaps, no returns.
When Bri visits your home, she'll bring fabric samples so you can see the opacity, texture, and color in your actual light conditions - not under a showroom's fluorescent lights. Colorado sun shifts fabric appearance dramatically, and getting that right before ordering matters.
Frequently asked questions
How do dual shades / zebra shades work?
Dual shades — also called zebra shades or banded shades — use a single roller that holds two interwoven fabric strips: one sheer, one solid. As you raise or lower the shade, the strips shift position relative to each other. When the sheer bands align with the open gaps, diffused light flows through the shade into the room. When you continue moving the shade, the solid bands slide over the gaps, blocking light and providing near-privacy. You get a smooth, continuous transition between a sheer setting and a solid setting without ever raising the shade off the window.
What is the difference between dual shades and sheer shades?
Dual shades and sheer shades both have sheer and opaque elements, but they work very differently. Dual shades use two flat fabric strips — one sheer, one solid — woven together on a single standard roller. As the shade moves up or down, the strips shift to align or misalign, controlling light. The mechanism is simple, flat, and easy to motorize.
Sheer shades use a more complex three-layer construction: alternating fabric vanes (sheer and opaque) are suspended between two sheer fabric facings. You rotate the vanes — rather than shifting the shade up and down — to move between view-through and privacy positions. This construction gives a fuller, softer view-through when the vanes are open, but it is a more complex mechanism.
In practice: dual shades are easier to motorize, generally more affordable, and give continuous light adjustment. Sheer shades give a richer view-through at their open position and a more premium look, but at a higher price point and with a more complex cleaning process.
Can dual shades be motorized?
Yes — dual shades motorize exactly like a standard roller shade. They use the same motor hardware as any other roller shade in our lineup, controlled by remote, app, or voice assistant (Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit). Motorization is particularly practical for wide windows or rooms with multiple dual shades, since the continuous light-adjustment feature benefits the most from smooth, remote-controlled operation. We offer both battery-powered motors (recharged once or twice per year) and hardwired motors.
What is the openness factor in a solar roller shade?
Openness factor describes the percentage of open space in a solar screen fabric's weave. A 3% openness means 3% of the fabric is open - strong glare and UV reduction with soft outward visibility. A 10% openness means the weave is looser - the outdoor view is nearly unobstructed but glare is still meaningfully reduced. Lower openness gives more privacy and UV protection; higher openness preserves more of your view.
What is the difference between a solar screen roller shade and a blackout roller shade?
Solar screen roller shades are woven fabrics with a 3-10% openness factor that reduce glare and UV while preserving your outdoor view - you can still see through them when they are down. Blackout roller shades use a fully opaque fabric (often with a reflective backing) that blocks 100% of light through the material, eliminating the view entirely. Solar screens are best for living rooms and offices where the view matters; blackout shades are best for bedrooms, nurseries, and home theaters.
Are roller shades available with a chain lift or motorized operation?
Roller shades are available as cordless (spring-tension lift - no chain), chain-operated (a looped chain controls raise and lower), or motorized (battery or hardwired motor controlled by remote, app, or voice assistant). Motorization is especially practical for large windows, high windows, and rooms with multiple shades where operating each one individually gets inconvenient.
What is a cassette or fascia headrail on a roller shade?
A cassette or fascia is a housing that wraps the roll tube and brackets at the top of the shade, concealing the mechanism completely. Standard open-roll installation leaves the tube and brackets visible; a cassette gives the shade a finished, architectural appearance so it looks like a design element rather than functional hardware. When the shade is fully raised, the cassette is all you see - clean and polished.
Do roller shades provide nighttime privacy?
It depends on the opacity. Solar screen shades (3-10% openness) provide no nighttime privacy - when your interior lights are on and it is dark outside, people can see in. Light-filtering shades provide partial privacy at night. Room-darkening and blackout shades provide excellent nighttime privacy. If you want a single shade that handles both daytime view-through and nighttime privacy, a dual roller system or a room-darkening fabric is the right choice.
What warranty do Alta roller shades come with?
Warranty coverage depends on the specific roller shade and current manufacturer terms. Ask us for the written warranty for your selection, including exclusions and component coverage.
How do I clean Alta roller shades?
For routine maintenance, dust Alta roller shades occasionally with a feather duster or soft cloth to prevent particle buildup in the weave. For spot cleaning, wipe with a clean damp cloth. For stubborn marks, a mild soap solution applied gently and blotted dry is safe on most Alta roller shade fabrics.
Can I use steam to clean Alta roller shades?
No. Do not use steam on Alta roller shades. Steam can damage the fabric coating and dimensional stability of roller shade materials. Avoid using a garment steamer on any Alta roller shade fabric, including blackout fabrics.
What warranty do Graber roller shades come with?
Warranty coverage depends on the specific roller or solar shade and current manufacturer terms. Ask us for the written warranty for your selection, including exclusions and component coverage.
How do I clean Graber roller shades?
For routine maintenance, dust Graber roller shades occasionally with a feather duster or soft cloth to prevent particle buildup in the weave. For spot cleaning, wipe with a clean damp cloth. For stubborn marks, a mild soap solution applied gently and blotted dry is safe on most Graber roller shade fabrics.
Can I use steam to clean Graber roller shades?
No. Do not use steam on Graber roller shades. Steam can damage the fabric coating and dimensional stability of roller shade materials. Avoid using a garment steamer on any Graber roller shade fabric.
What warranty do Norman Soluna roller shades come with?
Warranty coverage depends on the specific Soluna™ shade, motor, and current manufacturer terms. Ask us for the written warranty for your selection, including exclusions and component coverage.
What does the Norman roller shade warranty cover?
Check the current written warranty for the exact Soluna™ shade and motor. Coverage, duration, exclusions, and eligibility can vary by component.
How do I clean Norman Soluna roller shades?
For routine maintenance, dust Norman Soluna roller shades occasionally with a feather duster or soft cloth to prevent particle buildup in the weave. For spot cleaning, wipe with a clean damp cloth. For stubborn marks, a mild soap solution applied gently and blotted dry is safe on most Soluna fabrics.
Can I use steam to clean Norman roller shades?
No. Do not use steam on Norman Soluna roller shades. Steam can damage the fabric coating and dimensional stability of roller shade materials. Never use a garment steamer on roller shade fabric.
What is the LightGuard 360™ blackout system on Norman roller shades?
Norman's LightGuard 360™ pairs a fully opaque blackout fabric with a side-channel track that eliminates all edge light bleed, delivering true zero-light-penetration performance. It is available on Norman Soluna™ roller shades and is ideal for nurseries, shift-worker bedrooms, and home theaters.