Roller shades are the most popular window shade style in Southwest Florida for their clean, minimal look, wide range of fabric options, and ease of use. A roller shade rolls up neatly into a slim cassette at the top of the window, leaving the window completely unobstructed when raised. At Expressions in Window Fashions, we carry roller shades in sheer, light-filtering, solar screen, and blackout fabrics — all custom-made to your exact window dimensions and owner-installed by Tim Bustos.
Solar screen roller shades are made from an open-weave fabric that blocks a percentage of sunlight while maintaining an outward view. Available in openness factors ranging from 1% to 14%, solar screens reduce glare and heat gain without completely darkening the room. They are the most popular roller shade fabric in Southwest Florida for living rooms, dining rooms, and any room with a view that you want to preserve. Solar screen fabrics are also UV-resistant and will not fade or discolor in direct sunlight.
Light-filtering roller shades diffuse incoming sunlight, reducing glare while maintaining a bright, airy feel in the room. They provide daytime privacy — people outside cannot see in during the day — but do not provide nighttime privacy when interior lights are on. Blackout roller shades block 100% of incoming light and provide complete privacy at all times. They are the preferred choice for bedrooms, media rooms, and nurseries.
Motorized roller shades are available with battery-powered or hardwired motors and integrate with all major smart-home platforms. They are ideal for large windows, high windows, and rooms where you want to adjust multiple shades simultaneously. Motorized roller shades can be programmed to lower automatically at a set time each day, or triggered by a sunrise/sunset schedule. Ask Tim about motorization options during your free in-home consultation.