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The Rundown on Sheer Shades
Can't decide between blinds and shades? Don't compromise—get the best of both worlds with sheer shades. These unique and beautiful window treatments are a combination of both blinds and shades. Like traditional window blinds, they feature vanes that can be angled to let in light or block it out while protecting privacy. And like traditional shades, they feature solid pieces of fabric that span their entire length.
Another distinct advantage of sheer shades is their light-filtering qualities. Because the vanes float between two layers of transparent fabric, sheer shades are perfect for letting soft, diffused light into your home without exposing yourself and your family to the harsh sunlight, UV rays, and lack of privacy that comes with bare windows or fully raised window treatments. However, they also offer the same functionality as standard shades and blinds and can be raised and lowered with ease.
Sheer shades are a great fit for any room in your home, and if you're thinking of buying them, read on to learn more about your next purchase from Blindster.com:
Sheer shades aren't just light filtering—they're also room darkening and light blocking
Many homeowners assume that sheer shades are exclusively for light filtering purposes and that they're not very effective at darkening rooms. However, utilizing different combinations of vanes and fabrics during the manufacturing process means that sheer shades can also be great for darkening rooms and even eliminating around 95 percent of light and UV rays from entering your home. If you're interested in sheer shades with the greatest amount of light control, you'll love our 2" Deluxe Room Darkening Sheer Shades.
Sheer shades feature large vanes for a modern look
If you love the look slats on wood and faux wood blinds, you'll be happy to know that our selection of sheer shades has the same 2" horizontal vanes as a blind does. And just like wood and faux wood blinds, the vanes on sheer shades can be rotated to block light and provide privacy, or to allow light into the room and provide view outside.
Sheer shades are among the softest window treatments on the market
There's a lot to love about sheer shades, but one aspect many of our customers enjoy the most is how soft they are. The layers of knitted fabric encasing the interior vanes are remarkably soft and plush, making these window treatments a joy to view and touch. The soft fabric also plays a role in the quality of light that enters your home. Because the fabric is made of such high-quality material, you'll get a consistent and unobscured diffuse light in every room in your home where these window treatments are installed.
Sheer shades are great options for every room in your home
If you're looking for a consistent look and design for window treatments throughout your home, you can't go wrong with sheer shades. These window coverings are extremely versatile and can be installed in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, offices, and beyond due to their built-in look, their elegant appearance, and their effectiveness at protecting privacy and blocking light.
Sheer shades can fit every budget and preference
Sheer shades instantly bring a touch of elegance and timeless style to any room where they're installed, and at Blindster, we're proud to offer high-quality models at a variety of price points for our customers. For homeowners who spare no expense when decorating and furnishing their homes, our lineup of premium sheer shades is comparable to national brands in terms of materials and manufacturing process, but available at a lower price.
And if you're looking to save money while still enjoying the functionality and versatility of sheer shades, you'll want to check out our Zebra Dual Shades, which also have a unique design of alternating sheer and fabric bands.
