A Brief Overview Of Window Shades

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Shades are a single-pieced window covering that can be left down for privacy and hampered lighting, or rolled up completely for a clear window. Shades don’t have an in between stage like blinds do, but many shades come in sheer materials to allow a decent amount of light to shine through even when the window is covered.

Fabric roller shades (a.k.a. Holland shades)- These are attractive pull-down rolling shades. Many people prefer the roller shades for their smooth mechanism and easy touch and release handling.

Pleated fabric window shades- Pleated shades are just that; shades made from pleated material. When closed, these shades are inconspicuously contained within the window frame. When open, they hang down in neat and pretty pleat fashion.

Honeycomb/Cellular shades (a.k.a. insulated window shades)- These are multi-layered pleated shades. Double or triple layers create a honeycomb appearance. The individual layers are connected at each pleat to form small, defined pockets. Cellular shades provide further insulation by trapping air within these pockets.

Roman shades- The most definitive feature of the roman shades is its ability to be neatly stacked behind one another in a pile at the top of the window. Each section of the shade is pulled up by a cord and folded behind the section above it. This keeps your window free while still giving off a refined appearance. Also, roman shades are known to be excellent for insulation because there is no breach in the fabric, and the material is either multi-layered or extremely thick.