Shades
What is a Roller Shade? We all remember the spring-loaded roller shades of the past. And yes, you can still get them; however, most roller shades are now controlled with a beaded chain, cordless lift system or motorized.
A shade is simply a layer of fabric rolled around a center core. However, that fabric can be dimensional to create the look of a Roman shade (Sonnette) or have the texture to mimic grass cloth (Designer Roller Shades) or even have a printed geometric pattern on the fabric. Roller shades offer a wide variety of options and fit in with nearly any aesthetic style from traditional to contemporary.
Pros:
- Easy to operate
- Price effective (Roller and Screen Shades)
- View while down - Banded Shades, Screen Shades
- Large variety of fabric to choose from
Cons:
- No view while down - Sonnette Shades
- Some fabrics lack privacy at night
- Require quite a bit of depth making it difficult to inside mount
Options:
- Best - Roller and Screen Shades, Hunter Douglas
- Best - Banded Designer Shades, Hunter Douglas
- Best - Sonnette Shades, Hunter Douglas - a hybrid roller shade and cellular shade
- Better - Roller Shades, Alta
- Better - Banded Shades, Alta









