Roller Shades
Today’s roller shades have so many style possibilities. They are also cost effective and practical. Roller shades provides your home with easy to use window coverings, and can add color, design and texture to a room. Roller shades tend to be budget-friendly and often cost less than other types of shades.
Roller shades were traditionally used as inexpensive means of darkening rooms. The early roller shades comprised a thin paper or fabric material strung to a spring-loaded roller. Later, roller shades started becoming available in many colors, patterns and textures.
Tips on Choosing a Roller Shade
There are three main types of roller shades: blackout, light filtering, and decorative. For rooms where you want total darkness, blackout window shades are a wonderful option. The window shades lay flat against the windows, keeping any sun from entering into the room, and thus reduce air conditioning costs. But some light may still seep in through the sides of the shade. Choosing the type of blackout shade that mounts inside the window frame may reduce the amount of light from the sides.
For rooms where you want some light, light filtering roller shades are just the right solution. You may use light filtering roller shades as 'sunglasses' for your windows, they simply diffuse sunlight, making it less harsh. Light filtering window shades are designed to keep out UV rays (which actually may damage your furniture) and also keep out the heat from the light. These kinds of roller shades are also transparent, allowing you to enjoy the view from your windows while protected from the harsh rays of sunlight.
There are also roller shades available in decorative colors and patterns. These window shades may greatly change the look of your home. You can choose colors and textures that are in harmony with the colors and design of each room. Choose semi-sheer solids for a clean, modern appearance. There are so many simple textures bold patterns to pick from, including linen, stone, tiny dots and brocade. This really adds a designer finish to these window treatments.
In general, roller shades are an excellent solution to any lighting problem you may encounter in your home. They are durable, economical, and practical. Also, they are the perfect combination of stylish and functional and are the perfect lighting management solution for the modern home!
