Roller shades at different positions in a dining room

Where to Spend on Motorized Shades: A Room-by-Room Budget Plan

A controlled budget works best when motorization is reserved for windows where it solves a recurring problem. High openings, shades behind furniture and groups adjusted together can benefit more than...
Waterproof Bathroom Window Coverings: How to Choose

Waterproof Bathroom Window Coverings: How to Choose

Choose bathroom window coverings by the exposure at the window, then by privacy and the way you want to control light. A moisture-resistant fabric for a ventilated room is a...
Light-filtering roller shades in a dining area

Plan Motorized Shades Room by Room for a Connected Home

Plan motorized shades one room at a time, then confirm that the selected motors and controls work together before expanding. A whole-home plan does not need identical fabric at every...
Zebra Shades for Bay Windows: Corners, Band Alignment and Controls

Zebra Shades for Bay Windows: Corners, Band Alignment and Controls

A bay window can suit separate zebra shades when the headrails, fabric and controls have room to work at each angled section. Matching color is only one part of the...
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Zebra Shades for Large Picture Windows: One Panel or Several?

Zebra Shades for Large Picture Windows: One Panel or Several?

Zebra shades can suit a large picture window when the selected fabric, width, drop and operating system fit the opening. The first design decision is usually whether to use one...
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Are Zebra Shades Suitable for Home Offices? Start with Your Screen

Are Zebra Shades Suitable for Home Offices? Start with Your Screen

Zebra shades can suit a home office when you want to alternate between filtered daylight and greater coverage without fully raising the shade. Their alternating sheer and fabric bands offer...
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Do Zebra Shades Work in Bathrooms? Materials, Privacy and Placement

Do Zebra Shades Work in Bathrooms? Materials, Privacy and Placement

Yes, zebra shades can work in a bathroom when the selected fabric and complete shade are suitable for that window's moisture exposure. Their alternating bands give you more control over...
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Are Zebra Shades Good for Bedrooms? Compare Day and Night Needs

Are Zebra Shades Good for Bedrooms? Compare Day and Night Needs

Zebra shades can work well in a bedroom when you want adjustable daylight and like the striped fabric appearance. Before choosing them, decide how much darkness and privacy the room...
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Cellular Shades for Home Offices: Control Glare and Daylight

Cellular Shades for Home Offices: Control Glare and Daylight

Cellular shades can help control home-office glare by filtering daylight or blocking light through a more opaque fabric. The right choice depends on the screen position, window brightness and times...
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Cellular Shades for Bay and Bow Windows: Plan Each Panel

Cellular Shades for Bay and Bow Windows: Plan Each Panel

Cellular shades can suit a bay or bow when each section and the meeting corners are planned as one project. Separate widths alone do not show whether projecting headrails, controls...
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Cellular Shades for Large Picture Windows: Panel and Lift Planning

Cellular Shades for Large Picture Windows: Panel and Lift Planning

Cellular shades can suit a large picture window when the selected model supports its width, drop, fabric and lift combination. Confirm that combination before deciding on one broad shade or...
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Are Cellular Shades Suitable for Bathrooms? Moisture and Privacy

Are Cellular Shades Suitable for Bathrooms? Moisture and Privacy

Selected water-repellent cellular shades can suit bathroom windows outside repeated direct shower spray. Choose the finished model for its documented moisture exposure, fabric opacity, operation and care requirements; a polyester...
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