Here’s a guide to the most recent updates and happenings with window shade styles, as prepared by the Los Angeles custom shade installation team here at LA Shades and blinds.
The most popular styles of shades currently include:
- Roller shades – a pull down window treatment available in a wide range of textures and fabrics
- Roman shades – a traditional synthetic fabric or cotton window treatment with a folded design
- Cellular shades – also called honeycomb shades, these pleated window treatments have an insulated design that increases energy efficiency
- Woven shades, also known as bamboo shades or woven wood shades, have a natural appearance
- Zebra / layered shades – created from alternating bands of sheer and opaque fabric that provide both privacy and light control
There’s a wide variety of shade types, fabrics, patterns, and texture combos that can match any interior design plan. Roman shades and roller shades have the broadest range of colors and patterns for interior design concepts. Roller shades are great for modern homes, and organic natural woven shades are ideal for bohemian or farmhouse designs.
Many shade types have a range of opacity options for custom levels of privacy and light control. This is usually determined by the sheerness of fabric or shade material. Shade opacity determines the level of privacy – with blackout and room darkening shades providing the highest level of privacy.
Top-down and bottom-up features are another major advantage of shades. These shades can easily be lowered from the top or raised up from the bottom, and positioned to cover the bottom of the window while leaving the top uncovered, allowing a view from the top and privacy from the bottom.
There’s also a range of lift options ranging from corded lifts, continuous loops, cordless shades, and, of course, motorized lift shades.
Many people opt to install shades instead of blinds or shutters due to the more versatile views. More shades, when raised up, have a lower profile than blinds, obstructing less of a view than shutters.
Cellular shades have the benefit of being highly energy efficient, with their built in air pockets acting like a blanket that traps cool or warm air inside, and reduces the impact of outdoor temperatures on your home, saving you money on your energy bill.
Contact Los Angeles Shades and Blinds today for helpful assistance in choosing the highest quality custom window treatment for your LA home or business.
