Custom roller shades in Chicago & the North and Northwest suburbs
Clean, simple shades, made to your windows.
Custom roller shades in light-filtering, solar and blackout fabrics. Manual or motorized, measured and installed by our own team.
- Free in-home consultation
- We measure every window
- Installed by our own team
- Free in-home design consultation
- We measure every window
- Made to your exact window size
- Real fabric samples in your own light
- Light-filtering, solar or blackout
- Manual or motorized
- A written price, no pressure
- Installed by our own team
- 5.0 stars on Google
- Mówimy po polsku
What are roller shades?
A roller shade is one flat piece of fabric that rolls onto a tube at the top of your window. Pull it down for shade and privacy. Roll it up and it tucks almost out of sight.
No slats to dust and nothing to tilt. Just clean fabric, made to the exact size of your window, in the amount of light you want for that room.
- FabricOne flat panel
- LightSheer to full blackout
- WorksManual or motorized
- SizeMade to your window
Clean, simple, made to fitHow roller shades work, in plain English.
Four simple parts. That's why roller shades look so clean.
It all rolls onto a tube
A tube sits at the top of the window, inside the frame or above it. The fabric winds around it as the shade goes up.
You choose the light
One panel of fabric does all the work. Its weave decides how much light and privacy you get, from soft and bright to full blackout.
It hangs straight
A slim bar along the bottom adds weight, so the fabric hangs flat and even every time you lower it.
By hand or by motor
Raise and lower it by hand, or add a motor and move it with one tap or on a schedule.
Pick how much light each room gets.
Roller fabrics run from bright and soft to fully dark. We bring real samples so you see them in your own light.
Soft light, daytime privacy
The room stays bright, but people outside can't see in during the day. The go-to for living rooms and kitchens.
- Bright, glowing light
- Privacy during the day
- Living rooms, kitchens, offices
Cut the glare, keep the view
An open weave that tames bright sun and glare while you still see outside. Made for sunny rooms and big windows.
- Less glare on screens
- You keep your view
- Sunrooms, west- and south-facing rooms
Dark rooms for real sleep
A solid fabric that blocks the light. Sleep in, nap the baby, or watch a movie at noon.
- Blocks the light
- Full privacy, day and night
- Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms
Not sure which one? Most homes use more than one. We help you pick room by room at the consultation. Want a deeper look? See blackout shades or sheer & light-filtering.
Same shade. Two ways to move it.
Every roller shade can be raised by hand or with a motor. You can choose differently for every room.
The clean, classic choice
You raise and lower the shade by hand. Simple, reliable, and the lower-cost way to finish a whole house.
- Lowest cost
- Nothing to charge
- Best for windows you can easily reach
Have young kids or pets? Ask about cord-free options at the consultation.
One tap, every shade
A small rechargeable motor hides inside the tube. Move one shade or a whole room at once, or put them on a schedule.
- No cords at all
- Great for tall or hard-to-reach windows
- Rechargeable, no new wiring
Why so many homes choose roller shades.
They are the simplest shade there is. That's exactly why they look so good.
A clean, modern look
One flat panel of fabric. No slats, no tangled strings, nothing busy. It fits almost any style of home.
Rolls up out of the way
When it's up, the shade tucks into a slim roll at the top. Your full window and your view are back.
The light you want
Light-filtering, solar or blackout. You pick the fabric for each room, so every room gets the right amount of light.
Easy to keep clean
No slats to wipe one by one. Most roller fabrics just need a light dusting now and then.
One look for the whole house
Use the same style in every room and just change the fabric. The whole house looks finished and matched.
Smart on cost
Manual roller shades are the lower-cost way to finish a lot of windows. Add motors only where they really help.
Homes and businessesWhere roller shades work best.
- 01Living roomsLight-filtering fabric keeps the room bright and stops people seeing in during the day.
- 02Bedrooms and nurseriesBlackout fabric for real sleep, early sunrises, and afternoon naps.
- 03Home officesSolar fabric cuts the glare on your screen without blocking the view.
- 04Kitchens and bathsOne clean panel that's easy to keep clean, with no slats collecting dust.
- 05Sunrooms and west-facing roomsTame the hot afternoon sun and keep your floors and furniture out of the glare.
- 06Big picture windowsWide windows look best with one clean panel instead of a row of blinds.
Some windows suit a different style. We also make cellular (honeycomb) shades, Roman shades and shutters, and we'll help you pick the right one at the consultation.
Light-filtering, solar or blackout, side by side.
The biggest choice on a roller shade is the fabric. Here is how the three compare.
| Light-filtering | Solar | Blackout | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light in the room | Bright, soft glow | Bright, less glare | Dark |
| See outside? | Mostly no | Yes, during the day | No |
| Privacy by day | Good | Good | Full |
| Privacy at night, lights on | Soft shapes may show | Low, people can see in | Full |
| Best rooms | Living rooms, kitchens | Sunrooms, offices, big windows | Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms |
5 mistakes people make with roller shades.
Roller shades are simple. These are the few ways people still get them wrong.
Buying a standard size
Store-bought shades come in set sizes and get cut down. That leaves gaps on the sides where light pours in.
Do this instead: get shades made to the exact size of each window.
Solar shades in a bedroom
Solar fabric keeps your view, so at night with the lights on, people outside can see in. And it won't make the room dark.
Do this instead: use blackout where you sleep and solar where you live.
Expecting a pitch-black room
Even blackout fabric can let a thin line of light in around the edges, depending on how the shade is mounted.
Do this instead: tell us how dark you want the room, and we'll plan the mount around it.
Picking fabric on a screen
A white that looks warm online can look gray, or see-through, in your room's real light.
Do this instead: hold real samples up to your own windows before you choose.
Forgetting about cords
A hanging cord or chain in a kid's room or by the dog's favorite window is a risk you don't need.
Do this instead: go cord-free or motorized in kids' rooms. Ask us at the consultation.
A local team that measures, makes and installs every shade.
You deal with the same people from the first visit to the last shade on the wall. No call center, no hand-offs.
Mówimy po polsku · We speak PolishWe come to you
The design consultation is free and happens in your home. We bring real fabric samples so you see them in your own light, not on a screen.
We measure, so the fit is on us
We measure every window ourselves. If a shade we measured doesn't fit your window, we remake it at no cost.
We make our own shades
Every shade is built to the exact size of your window. Not a standard size cut down to look custom.
A written price, no pressure
You get a written price at the consultation and take as long as you want to decide. You never have to buy anything that day.
Installed by our own team
The people who measured your windows come back to install your shades and set everything up before they leave.
We come back
If something ever goes wrong, you call the same local team. One customer put it this way:Radek came, no questions asked... he replaced the motor at no charge.
From first visit to finished windows.
Book your free visit
Fill out the short form or call (847) 305-3115. We call or text you back to pick a time that works.
Design consultation at your home
We bring real fabric samples, measure every window, and give you a written price room by room.
Made to your exact windows
Every shade is built to the size of your window. Not a standard size cut down to look custom.
Installed by our own team
We install every shade, check that each one rolls up and down smoothly, and show you how it all works before we leave.
What our customers say.
Real Google reviews from real customers. 5.0 stars so far.
“I was pleasantly surprised by how seamless the installation of our solar shades went. The team was friendly and really took their time to ensure everything was perfect.”Carley D. · Google review
“The shades they've installed have completely elevated the look of our windows! I would happily recommend this company!”Atara S. · Google review
“Measurement and fabric selection for the estimate took 30 minutes, and the install took 45 minutes the next week.”Graboys Home · Google review
Roller shades across Chicago and the North and Northwest suburbs.
Don't see your town? Call or text (847) 305-3115 and ask.
- Chicago
- Arlington Heights
- Mount Prospect
- Prospect Heights
- Skokie
- Northbrook
- Wilmette
- Glenview
- Deerfield
- Park Ridge
- Des Plaines
- Niles
- Morton Grove
- Palatine
- Buffalo Grove
- Schaumburg
- Hoffman Estates
- Evanston
- Winnetka
- Highland Park
How much do custom roller shades cost?
Manual roller shades are the lower-cost way to finish a house, and motorized ones cost more because each shade has its own motor. Your exact price depends on how many windows you have, how big they are, and the fabric, and you get it in writing at the consultation. Most projects start around $2,000 to $3,000 and go up with more windows or more motorized shades.
What is the difference between light-filtering, solar and blackout?
Light-filtering fabric keeps the room bright and gives you privacy during the day. Solar fabric cuts glare while you still see outside. Blackout fabric blocks the light for bedrooms and media rooms. Most homes use more than one.
Can people see in at night with solar shades?
Yes, usually. Solar fabric is made to let you see out, so when it's dark outside and your lights are on, people can see in. For night privacy, choose light-filtering or blackout in those rooms.
Do blackout roller shades make a room completely dark?
The fabric blocks the light, but a thin line of light can still show around the edges, depending on how the shade is mounted. Tell us how dark you want the room at the consultation and we will plan the mount around it.
Are roller shades cordless?
Motorized roller shades have no cords at all. For manual shades, ask us about cord-free options at the consultation, especially for kids' rooms and homes with pets.
Can roller shades be motorized?
Yes. Any roller shade can be raised by hand or with a small rechargeable motor that hides inside the tube. Many homeowners motorize the tall or hard-to-reach windows and keep the rest manual.
How do I clean roller shades?
Most roller fabrics just need a light dusting with a soft brush or a vacuum on low. We tell you how to care for your exact fabric when we install it.
How long does it take from consultation to install?
It depends on how many shades you order, and you get a timeline with your written price. One customer put it this way: measurement and fabric selection took 30 minutes, and the install took 45 minutes the next week.
Do I have to buy anything at the consultation?
No. You get a written price and take as long as you want to decide. The consultation is free and there is no obligation.
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