Sheer Shades
Custom Sheer Shades & Zebra Dual Banded Shades - Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC
You prefer lights in your house that are natural. You also want privacy, glare control and a window treatment that fits in the window and doesn’t look like a cramped fit. Custom sheer shades provide just that.
Buy Home Blinds has custom sheer, zebra dual banded shades, horizontal sheer shades, vertical sheer shades, and room darkening sheer shades available and installs them professionally throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. All products are tailor-made to your window size, and include your preference for fabric transparency, vane size, colour and operating system.
Call 301-847-7000 or book a free in-home consultation to get started.
What Are Sheer Shades and How Do They Work?
Sheer shades are a blend of the elegant sheer fabric curtain and the functional control blinds. The design incorporates horizontal fabric vanes that are suspended in a manner between two layers of sheer knitted fabric. The sheer backing gently diffuses natural light throughout the room when the vanes are tilted open without compromising the view. The soft light of filtered daylight is preserved, while the vanes are completely overlapped when closed, offering privacy on demand.
To get a clear view through, pull the shade all the way up. The fabric raises and rolls up neatly inside the colour coordinated headrail to leave your window perfectly clear.
Sheer shades offer an elegant and versatile window treatment option for living rooms, dining rooms, home offices and bedrooms all across the DC metro area because of their light control, privacy and style.
Sheer Shades vs. Zebra Dual Banded Shades - Which Is Right for Your Home?
Even though these two products are very similar, they are assigned to different preferences and rooms.
Sheer Shades (Horizontal Vane Style)
Sheer shades are provided with fabric vanes that swing on all planes, providing a seamless and non-gap light control from fully open to fully closed. The sheer fabric on both sides adds a more understated and elegant look to match traditional, transitional, and contemporary spaces. They are perfect for anyone looking to have an elegant and simple appearance in their home with light control down to the vane-by-vane level.
Zebra Dual Banded Shades
Zebra shades are frequently called dual banded shades or layered shades, as they have a roller mechanism with alternating horizontal strips of sheer and solid fabric. The bands can be shifted to match the sheer sections for filtered natural light or to overlap solid sections for increased light dimming and privacy. This creates a bright, contemporary vibe with a geometric line shape. Zebra shades are ideal for modern interiors and rooms that demand easy transition between open and private spaces and bright and dim lightin
Light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics are both available for both styles. Either can be powered by a motor. Deciding on your window coverings choice is dependent on interior design and your day to day operation of your window treatments.
Looking for inspiration but don’t know which will work in your home? Give us a call at 301-847-7000 and we’ll walk you through all of your options.
Sheer shades are innovative products to offer the privacy benefits of a window shade with the softening view of a sheer. Our sheer shades immerse your decor in soft, flattering light, filtered to protect furnishings from sun damage without interfering with your outside view. Additionally, they delicately filter incoming sunshine to create an inviting room ambience. With ample of home blinds products, we offer you an opportunity to choose the vane size that best matches your window dimensions and view needs.
Our Full Range of Custom Sheer Shades Window Treatment
Zebra Dual Banded Shades - Translucent
The translucent shade version of our zebra shade provides maximum daylight and open/airy effect throughout the day and will provide privacy from passers by. Sheer bands are set to create a bright and diffused view. Great for use in living rooms or home offices.
Zebra Dual Banded Shades - Light Dimming
The opaque bands with denser fabric provide greater privacy control and less glare with the light dimming shade. Ideal for bedrooms and media rooms where the level of light needs to be controlled, day and night.
Exquisite Light Filtering Sheer Shades
The Exquisite collection introduces sheer fabric vanes that are translucent and soft in a variety of linen solids and textured weaves. With the vanes open, a warm, luminous atmosphere is created as light gently passes through both the vanes and sheer backing. The vanes close to provide privacy without darkening the room.
Exquisite Room Darkening Sheer Shades
This is the same exquisite design, with denser vane fabric that can significantly block the influx of light when fully closed. Suitable for bedrooms, nurseries and home theatres where the control of daylight is of greatest importance.
Exquisite Vertical Sheer Shades
Vertical sheer shades apply the same vane and sheer fabric design to large window openings, sliding glass doors and patio doors. Vertically hanging vanes can swing open to the side, offering an unobstructed opening for an outdoor area while keeping the style of a fabric treatment. Best choice for large window areas in your Maryland, Virginia or DC home.
2-Inch and 3-Inch Vane Sheer Shades
Two inch vanes are suitable for smaller to medium sized windows and offer a more uniform and detailed appearance. Three-inch vanes work better in larger windows and taller rooms where they will offer a larger, more substantial looking window and let in more light per degree of opening. They both come in light filtering and room darkening fabric varieties.
Key Benefits of Custom Sheer Shades
- Precise Light Control
- UV Protection for Your Home
- Privacy Without Darkness
- Curb Appeal
Room-by-Room Guide - Where Sheer Shades Work Best
Living Room
Popular window treatments for the living room include sheer and zebra. The filtered light will help to create a warm and inviting space, while also reducing glare on screens and furnishings.
Bedroom
Sheer shades are great for bedrooms where you prefer to get sunlight in during the morning. Our room darkening sheer shades offer a much darker room when the vanes are closed for heavier sleepers or shift workers.
Kitchen & Dining
Sheer shades let the morning sun in but don't let any direct light pass through like the direct light roller shades let in. The easy-wipe fabric surface is useful for the kitchen area.
Home Office
Home offices are most concerned with minimizing screen glare while maintaining natural light. Light filtering sheer shades can be used all day long to let light in so you can work comfortably without turning on overhead lights.
Manual, Cordless & Motorized Sheer Shades
All of our sheer shades are available in three operating configurations.
Standard Cord Loop
Reliable and cost-effective. Operates with a continuous cord loop for smooth raising and lowering.
Cordless
Best for homes with kids or pets. No cords in sight on the window – more modern interior look.
Motorized
Our motorized sheer shades control by remote and can be integrated to smart home systems. For large windows, high windows or homeowners who want to control the lights throughout the day, motorisation is a very useful option. Discuss motorised options during next consultation.
Serving Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC
Headquartered in Beltsville, MD, BuyHomeBlinds offers a complimentary in-home measurement, product selection consultation and professional installation service for the DC metro area, including Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Washington DC.
We arrive at your doorstep, make all the measurements properly, bring fabric swatches to your house for you to see in your lighting, and then professionally install all shades while leaving your home looking in pristine condition. No guesswork, no incorrect sizes, no return shipping headaches.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sheer Shades
What is the difference between sheer shades and zebra shades?
Sheer shades feature horizontal fabric panes that can be tilted, between two sheer fabric layers, to provide smooth, angle-by-angle light control. Zebra shades feature alternating sheer bands and solid fabric bands on a roller that slide over to provide various levels of light filtering and blocking. Sheer shades are more traditional and softer; zebra shades are more modern and sleeker and allow for more rapid transitions between open and closed.
Are sheer shades good for bedrooms?
Yes, if the appropriate fabric is used. Sheer shades are great for bedrooms where you want to let in soft light in the morning. For stronger light control like sleeping during daylight or reducing the street light at night, use our room darkening sheer shades, which have a denser vane fabric that will block much more light when closed.
Do sheer shades provide privacy during the day and at night?
Sheer shades during the day are highly effective at offering visual privacy as the inside of your home is darker than the lighted outside. The other way round is relevant at night: outside lights on, inside lights off, sheer fabric can let silhouettes be seen from outside. If complete privacy at night is what you want, opt for room darkening sheer shades or use a room darkening roller shade and sheer shades together.
What vane size should I choose - 2-inch or 3-inch?
Two-inch vanes work well in small and medium windows, and offer a more sophisticated appearance. Three-inch vanes are more suitable for large windows and tall rooms to create a more assertive, proportioned appearance. The sizes are available in light filtering and room darkening fabrics. You will be able to choose the correct size during your free in-home consultation with our design consultants.
Can sheer shades be motorized?
Yes. Sheer shades are available to motor in all styles in our range, such as zebra dual banded sheer shades, Exquisite sheer shades and vertical sheer shades. There are also motorised versions, which can be controlled remotely and are compatible with smart home systems. Motorisation is recommended for large windows, high mounts and homeowners who want an integrated system for light control.
Do you provide professional installation in Maryland, Virginia, and DC?
Yes. Full-service in-home consultation, professional measurement and installation in the State of Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Call us at 301-847-7000 or get your free consultation online.
How do I clean sheer shades?
Low suction hand vacuum or a feather duster should be used to maintain sheer shades for regular care. Use a lightly damp cloth for spot cleaning; do not over soak the cloth. Wait until the shade is dry before up or down. It is advisable to have professional cleaning every now and then for a fabric to remain looking good and lasting long.
Proudly Serving Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia
For more than 20 years, Buy Home Blinds (Home Blinds of America) has been the dependable local provider of custom window treatments throughout the DMV area. We service homeowners in Rockville and Bethesda, Maryland to Arlington, Alexandria and across the Northern Virginia/ DC metro area from Beltsville, MD.
By selecting us, you’re not purchasing from a faceless web site. You have a real local team of experienced people who are knowledgeable in measuring, recommending and installing every product that we sell.