Essential Basics Under $80

Sometimes you just need a shade—a functional, good‑looking window covering that provides privacy and light control without any frills. Essential Basics delivers exactly that, with custom roller shades priced under $80 (based on 36” x 48”). This is our most affordable collection, designed for first apartments, temporary housing, utility rooms, and any application where budget is the primary constraint. The fabric offering is simplified to five core neutrals (White, Ivory, Light Grey, Beige, Brown) and two opacity levels (light‑filtering and room‑darkening). Operation is limited to our reliable standard pull cord mechanism (with cord cleat included for child safety). Despite the low price, these shades are still custom‑cut to your exact window dimensions in our U.S. facility—no trimming required. They may be basic, but they are never “ready‑made.” Because everyone deserves a shade that fits.

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Light Filtering Roller Shades – 60-70% Light Blocking, 4 Fabric Series (AYM, Shantung, Uluru, Arizona), Linen & Textured Weaves, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
From $50.00 $70.00
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White - AYM-1
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Off White - AYM-2
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Light Grey- AYM-3
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Snow White Texture - Shantung1111
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Warm Ivory Texture - Shantung 1112
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Sandstone Gray - Shantung1104
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Mist Gray Texture - Shantung1114
Premium textured Shantung roller blind in an ivory shade.
 Espresso Brown Texture - Shantung1117
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 White Textured Weave - ULURU1101
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Beige Textured Weave - ULURU1103
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Tin Gray Textured Weave - ULURU1105
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Gray Textured Weave - ULURU1108
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Black Textured Weave - ULURU1110
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 White Linear Texture - Arizona1101
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Golden Linear Texture - Arizona1102
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Sage Linear Texture - Arizona1103
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Silver Gray Linear Texture - Arizona1104
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Charcoal Gray Textured Weave - Arizona1105
Light Filtering Roller Shades
 Black Linear Texture - Arizona1106
Light Filtering Roller Shades
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Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
$60.00 $120.00
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White-101
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Cream-102
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Ice-103
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Black-111
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 White-301
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Cream-302
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Ice-303
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Warm Beige-304
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Black-311
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 White-501
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Cream-502
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Ice-503
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Warm Beige-504
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Ash Grey-505
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Silver Grey-506
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
 Black-511
Sarasota Custom Solar Shades - 1%, 3% & 5% Openness, GREENGUARD Certified, Cordless & Motorized, Child-Safe for Living Room & Kitchen
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Most Popular Standard Sizes

Every Essential Basics shade is custom‑cut to your exact width and drop, but the collection is optimized around common residential window sizes—24–72 inches wide and 36–72 inches tall. When your window falls within these ranges, we fabricate using stocked components, which keeps pricing low and lead times fast. Non‑standard sizes are still available, though they may exceed the $80 price tier.

Five Core Neutrals

We distilled the palette to the five neutrals that dominate residential design:

  • White — crisp, bright, universally compatible

  • Ivory — warm and traditional

  • Light Grey — modern, cool, great at hiding dust

  • Beige — timeless, blends beautifully with wood tones

  • Brown — rich, grounding, excellent at concealing marks

These colors are solution‑dyed for basic fade resistance. They aren’t as UV‑stabilized as our premium fabrics, but in typical conditions they maintain their appearance for 3–5 years.

Quick Ship (3–5 Days)

Essential Basics is replenished weekly, so most orders ship within 3 business days of fabric confirmation—five days at the absolute latest. It’s our fastest turnaround, ideal for last‑minute projects. Expedited 2‑day air is available at checkout.

Upgradeable Hardware

Essential Basics ships with a standard pull‑cord mechanism, but the roller tube and brackets are fully compatible with our cordless upgrade kits. If you decide later that you want cordless operation, you can install the spring mechanism yourself in under ten minutes. It’s a simple way to future‑proof your purchase.

Bulk Discounts Available

For property managers and developers outfitting multiple units, we offer volume pricing on orders of 25+ shades. These shades meet basic HUD requirements for rental housing and are approved for many affordable‑housing programs. Our commercial team can provide quotes for large projects.

No Minimum Order

Whether you need a single shade for a laundry room or fifty for an apartment building, Essential Basics has no minimum order requirement. Every shade is fabricated with the same precision and care, regardless of quantity.