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Thanks to their varying opacity levels, solar shades serve as an effective shield against solar heat gain, which helps to keep your energy costs down. In addition to being extremely energy-efficient, solar shades also reduce glare from the sun.
View our gallery of Solar Shades to get an idea of where you can put them in your home.






Practicality and Efficiency of Solar Shades Never Looked This Good
With their sleek, modern appearance, solar shades add refined style while providing valuable UV protection from sunlight, protecting your flooring and furniture from fading or cracking. And for additional design flair and energy efficiency, they pair well with draperies to provide enhanced insulation during the winter and summer seasons.
Learn more about the benefits of Solar Shades and how they fit your home and lifestyle.
- Solar shades effectively filter and diffuse natural sunlight, block out harmful UV rays, and keep your rooms cooler proving to be an energy efficient option.
- Are available in various styles and openness levels, depending on the degree of clarity desired.
- Come in an impressive collection of designer-inspired fabrics and colors that add balance and style to your rooms.
- A selection of wood cornices and valances are available to customize your solar shades with stunning combinations of colors and textures.
- Many solar shade styles coordinate extremely well with sliding panels for additional design flexibility.
- Exterior solar shades can be installed to the outside of your windows, patios and porches to provide protection from the sun’s powerful heat and strong UV rays.
- Control options include cordless lift or motorized lift, making them ideal for homes with small children and pets.
- Are an effective solution for covering large windows, since most fabrics are available in wider widths.
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