What Are Banded Shades?
Have you ever heard “zebra shades” and imagined an animal in sunglasses? While that’s an adorable visual, zebra shades are another term for a popular window treatment in modern homes: banded shades. Known for their beautiful fabric bands and light-diffusing capabilities, these shades are a visually intriguing, light-transforming powerhouse that we think our clients will love. Here’s the ins and outs of banded shades and some options we carry for your home:
Defining Banded Shades
Banded shades are known by many names, including layered shades, dual shades, and zebra shades. They combine alternating bands of sheer and opaque fabric on a single shade for precise light control and privacy. A simple shift of the bands provides precise light control, privacy, or shade. When aligned, the bands offer views through the sheer fabric and diffused light. When overlapped, the opaque bands provide room darkening and privacy. This makes banded shades excellent for various rooms in your home.
Banded Shades VS. Zebra Blinds
A common misnomer of zebra stripes is zebra blinds. Though they sound interchangeable, a shade cannot be a blind. Shades consist of fabrics that gently filter light. They can be opened, closed, or adjusted if they have bands. Blinds, on the other hand, have slats that direct light when tilted. Interchanging the names of these two window treatment styles would be like calling an ocean a lake. Sure, they have similarities, but their makeup is entirely different. If you want a soft window treatment that gently filters light when closed, then shades are for you. If you want a structured window treatment where you can direct light throughout the day, then we suggest blinds.
Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades
If you think zebra shades are for you, then we highly recommend Designer Banded Shades from Hunter Douglas for your home. A sleek, modern twist on traditional roller shades, Designer Banded Shades are perfect for those who want flexible light control and visual beauty at the window. Complete with an exclusive array of designer fabrics in stunning colors, textures, geometric patterns, and opacities, these banded shades combine style and smart performance in one sleek design. Another perk? These shades are compatible with PowerView® Automation, a system that automatically adjusts your shades via the PowerView® App, Pebble® Control, or your voice when connected to your favorite smart-home system.
Banded Shades Near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Whether you call them banded shades or zebra shades, these window treatments transform bright light into a gorgeous glow throughout your home. They also provide plenty of aesthetic intrigue to elevate the beauty of your home.
If you’re ready to learn more about banded shades, we are ready to connect with you! Contact us today to get started. Plus, explore our promotions page for great savings on Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, shutters, and more.
The Shady Lady Interiors is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and proudly serves the greater OKC Metro and the surrounding areas, including Edmond, Guthrie, Choctaw, Shawnee, Moore, Blanchard, Newcastle, Tuttle, Mustang, Yukon, and El Reno, Oklahoma.