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Window shades come in a variety of sizes, styles and functionality. According to a Houzz article, it is important to consider material and functionality when choosing shades for different rooms.
Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these five popular types of window shades in your store to fit various customer needs.
Roman Shades:
Roman shades work best on doors and narrow windows, offering privacy while letting in natural light. City Shade’s Roman shades come with a heat sealed bottom rail and a rechargeable battery motor, These shades are available in over 200 fabric options and four lining options.
Roller Shades:
Classic roller shades offer privacy and can be room-darkening or light-filtering based on the material chosen. These roller shades from Hunter Douglas are available in over 370 fabric selections and in six control options, including smart automated, controlled by a remote, app or smart-home system.
Solar/Screen shades:
Solar shades are ideal for blocking UV rays and filtering sunlight and heat. The Basic Solar Shades from The Shade Store are available in four transparencies and protect rooms from the sun. The shades can be controlled by stainless steel chains, motorized or cordless methods.
Woven Wood Shades
Wooden shades provide an earthy, natural feel to any room. These bamboo wooden shades from Twopages are made from 100% Ramie and include a cordless lift system. The shades have a clean, built-in look and include a 6-inch built-in valance at the top.
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades are more energy-efficient and noise-cancelling than other shade options due to their unique design. City Shade’s honeycomb and cellular blinds are available in over 20 light-filtering and blackout fabrics and a variety of control options. The shades include slim headrails requiring 2.25-inch depth that are color-coordinated with selected fabrics.
