Window Roller Shades
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 Ambria 23W x 72L Roller Shade Bamboo Oriental or Tropical Decor with Valance  US $30.00
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 2 Elegant Fauxwood Window Blinds Size 30 x 60 5 Beautiful Color Choices US $35.88
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 2 Elegant Fauxwood Window Blinds Size 925 x 72 5 Beautiful Color Choices US $101.88
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 2 Elegant Fauxwood Window Blinds Size 93 x 72 5 Beautiful Color Choices US $101.88
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 2 Elegant Fauxwood Window Blinds Size 94 x 72 5 Beautiful Color Choices US $101.88
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 2 Elegant Fauxwood Window Blinds Size 95 x 72 5 Beautiful Color Choices US $101.88
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 Vertical Blind Channel Panel VALANCE CLIP cp196 US $1.45
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 2 Fauxwood Window Blinds 96 x 60 Real Wood Look 4 Less Free Shipping US $87.88
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 2 1 2 Horizontal Blind VALANCE CLIPS Qty 10 25 US $5.95
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 Pure White Window Roller Shades Length 72 inch FS US $40.99
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 Premium Cream Window Roller Shades Length 72 inch FS US $40.99
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 1 pr WHITE Roller Window SHADE CEILING BRACKETS S21W US $2.95
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 30w x 60h US $51.10
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 The Original SHADE DOCTOR Roller Shade WHITE CROCHET RING PULL BUTTON SET 2 pk US $6.95
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 Somfy Simu 1 Channel Radio RTS Remote US $25.00
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 STRAIGHT EDGE EASY FIT BLOCK SUN WALL WINDOW ROLLER BLIND COLOUR SIZES AVAILABLE US $31.60
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 Levolor HRSHWD4606601D 46X66 ROOM DARK SHADE US $13.64
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 The Original SHADE DOCTOR Roller Shade CREAM CROCHET RING PULL BUTTON SET 2 pk US $6.95
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 Levolor HRSMWF5506601D 55X66 MED RM LGHT SHADE US $11.70
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 Vertical Blind Channel Panel VALANCE CLIP cp38 c US $1.45
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 3 1 4 Horizontal Blind VALANCE CLIPs Qty 10 325 US $8.95
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 Window Shades Remote Control Motorized DIY Kit US $129.00
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 24 Vertical Blind CHAIN CLIPs for Fabric Vanes US $7.95
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 3 VALANCE CLIPS for Horizontal Blind Qty 10 US $5.95
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 1 pr Quality CEILING MOUNT ROLLER SHADE BRACKETS S21 US $1.00
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 Levolor Roller Shade 37 1 4in x 78in 6mil NEW Heavy Duty US $4.99
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 ROLLER WINDOW SHADE 1 1 4 Wood Roller END CAP PIN S06 US $1.25
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 Somfy Telis RTS Remote Control 5 Channel US $68.00
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 3 Horizontal Blind VALANCE CLIPS Qty 10 US $5.95
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 TDBU Cordless Cellular Shades Save 35 US $27.99
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 48 CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP Hunter Douglas Springs US $6.45
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 Vertical Blind Fabric Vane INSERTS Qty 12 US $1.95
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 Roller Shades Remote Control Motorized DIY Kit US $129.00
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 MULTI SIZE VERTICAL BLIND VALANCE CLIP FOR DUST COVER VALANCES NEW US $1.59
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 ¿ Horizontal Mini Blind HOLD DOWN BRACKETs 1 pair US $1.95
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 2 Inch Vinyl Faux Wood Window Blinds up to 72w x 86h US $121.62
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 Original SHADE DOCTOR Roller Window Shade CREAM TASSEL SCREW BUTTON 4 Pack US $14.96
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 Roller Blind Window Shade Cluth Bracket Cord Chain Repair Kit For 28mm Tube New US $2.39
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 1 pair WHITE Roller Window SHADE INSIDE BRACKETS S26W US $2.95
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 1 pair CREAM Roller Window Shade Tassel RING PULL Higbee SCREW BUTTONS S03C US $1.50
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 Winco Roller Shades 45 1 8 x 143 1 2 White Vinyl US $41.00
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 Winco Roller Shades 45 1 8 x 143 3 4 White Vinyl US $41.00
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 Metal Aluminum Mini Window Blinds up to 60w x 48h US $59.28
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 Custom SCALLOPED Heavy Duty Window Shades NEW 55 1 4 US $75.00
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 Somfy Telis RTS Remote Control 1 Channel US $53.00
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 Original SHADE DOCTOR Roller Window Shade WHITE TASSEL SCREW BUTTON 4 Pack US $14.96
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 Vinyl Roller Shades 42 3 4 x 81 ROOM DARKENING Bright White US $50.00
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 Classic ROLLER SHADE Pull Cord Knob LARGE ROUND TASSEL US $1.00
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 Solartrans Roller Shades 31 x 22 Sunrise US $26.00
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 Metal Aluminum Mini Window Blinds up to 24w x 36h US $25.84
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 Fabric Roller Shades up to 24w x 96h US $44.41
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 Fabric Roller Shades up to 36w x 36h US $42.95
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 Metal Aluminum Mini Window Blinds up to 78w x 60h US $91.20
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 2 Inch Vinyl Faux Wood Window Blinds up to 48w x 72h US $69.38
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 Sunscreen 2000 Roller Shades 78 1 4 x 102 3 4 Black Platinum US $91.00
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 Solartrans Roller Shades 59 3 8 x 37 1 2 Sunrise US $37.00
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 Real Wood Venetian Window Blinds up to 54w x 66h US $82.15
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 Fabric Roller Shades up to 30w x 42h US $38.58
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 Ikea Enje Window Roller Blind Pull up Shade White fabric New US $39.99
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 Vinyl Roller Shades 42 7 8 x 80 1 2 ROOM DARKENING Bright White US $50.00
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 Vinyl Roller Shades 42 7 8 x 81 ROOM DARKENING Bright White US $50.00
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 Sunscreen 2000 Roller Shades 57 7 8 x 101 White Platinum US $61.00
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 Sunscreen 2000 Roller Shades 57 5 8 x 101 White Platinum US $61.00
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 Custom Made Heavy Duty Roller Window Shade NEW 55 1 4 US $46.00
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 Mini Motor for Blinds Motorize Existing Roller Shades US $159.00
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 Ikea ENJE Window Roller Blind Pull up Shade Gray fabric New US $34.99
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 NIB Pottery Barn Kids Navy Twill Cordless Roman Shade 26 US $99.99
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 Gale Pacific Coolaroo Roll Up Exterior Window Shade 46 1 2 W x 88 L D 6 US $75.00
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 Gale Pacific Coolaroo Roll Up Exterior Window Shade 35 W x 90 L D 7 US $65.00
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 NEW Solar WINDOW SHADE with 95 SUN BLOCK 34 ¾”W X 68”L US $85.00
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 Cooleroo 4 x 6 Classic Exterior Window Shade 110751 US $80.00
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 VINTAGE Printed Cloth Vinyl Window Shades Scalamandre Brunschwig 4Pcs US $149.00
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 Custom SCALLOPED Heavy Duty Window Shades NEW 46 1 4 US $62.00
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 allen roth 27W x 72L Chocolate Roller Shade US $40.00
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 Custom Made Heavy Duty Roller Window Shade NEW 73 1 4 US $61.00
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 Custom Made Heavy Duty Roller Window Shade NEW 46 1 4 US $37.00
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 Motorized Skylight Shade Remote Control DIY Kit US $149.00
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 Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller Shade US $125.00
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 Custom SCALLOPED Heavy Duty Window Shades NEW 73 1 4 US $91.00
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Blackout Roller Shade Evolutions
With the entrance of the horseless carriage, and the incredible ease at which production lines can be streamlined for simple production, there came a great level of innovation in many industries and categories. Among these innovations was the great improvements to the blackout roller shades used to darken rooms worldwide. As one would have seen old style roller shades used ugly plain designs, now one can select among the many options of high quality and attractive treatments using higher quality roller shade fabrics, ensuring not only a great appearance, but a long-lasting product.
To discuss blackout roller shades, let’s start by explaining the most basic. Plain blackout shades are made using a multiple layer plastic material. Newer higher quality roller shades use material that is cored by a fiberglass sheet, which provides strength to the shade fabric. Older fabric was thinner and more tearable, so these new versions are better, straight from the start. However, there are several other enhancements to consider.
Top of the line roller shades include a chain/cord operated control system which facilitates the operation and widens the user’s options. These controls allow the operator to raise or lower the shade to a specific point without ever having to touch the material thus keeping the shade material clean of finger prints and significantly reducing wear and tear thus prolonging the useful life of the product.
The chain control systems for roller shades have a chain that hangs adjacent to the roller shades which is then use to manipulate the roller shads into the proper position as the user desires it. More than that, the chains that are used to control these systems may be color coordinated with many of the choices that one may select for a blackout roller shade. The plastic chains that are used for these shades are more decorative than their machined appearing cousins, the metal chains. Note, by the way, that plastic chains are usually stronger than the metal chains, often being able to withstand twice the weight and pull force compared to the typical metal chains in roller shades.
Next a blackout roller shade can be decorated by simply selecting from a range of colors that coordinates with your decor. Rather than a simple choice of one or two colors, the new collections of roller shades offer many options for blackout roller shade fabrics. The range of colors goes as far as to offer such colors as green and black, as well as the traditional white and off white. The ability to coordinate your roller shades to the remaining decor in your spaces can help them to be more attractive.
Some suppliers of roller shades shades offer the ability to coordinate and decorate your shades by using a valance. A valance, in window treatments, is a top covering for a product which conceals the controls system. Usually these are not needed for roller shades, as the control system, or at least the tube, is covered by the fabric. However, some consumers like to hide their roller shade controls and brackets, for these people, a valance may help solve this desire.
The basic of the roller shades that are out there, those which use the plain vinyls, are often so very basic, that little can be done to make them gorgeous. However, the trims that are available out there help tremendously to accomplish the goal of making nice looking roller shades. Consider that attractive metal bottom bars, or fancy trims, are a fine finishing touch, and can make the bottom of the shade, the part that is always seen, appear to be contemporary, traditional, modern, or any other targeted goal in the decor.
In summary, blackout roller shades have evolved into a multiple option window treatment system that provide a specific appearance and simultaneously meet certain desired specifications which solve the unique needs and requirements of the consumer. Another point worth mentioning is the reliability of roller shades from an operational point of view and ease of operation especially by individuals with physical limitations.
About the Author
Judith Persit is an interior designer specializing in window treatments. Judith writes about roller shades. Learn more about shades at her site.
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