Custom Roller Shades
Vancouver

Roller shades is the umbrella term for the flat fabric shade itself — the fabric you choose determines how much light and privacy it provides. Solar shades are a specific type of roller shade made from a mesh-like weave that filters UV rays and glare while preserving your outside view. If you want to see out while cutting sun exposure, a solar shade is the roller shade fabric to choose.

It depends on the fabric. Light-filtering and solar shades let outside light through and can become see-through at night when interior lights are on, offering limited nighttime privacy. Blackout roller shades use a tightly woven or coated fabric that blocks the view in both directions, giving full privacy after dark — a popular choice for bedrooms and street-facing windows.

Yes. Any roller shade we install can be upgraded to a motorized, cordless system that opens and closes with a remote, wall switch, or smartphone app, and can integrate with Alexa or Google Home. Motorized shades are especially popular for large or hard-to-reach windows, and remove cords entirely — a safety benefit for homes with kids or pets.

Most Metro Vancouver homeowners choose blackout roller shades for bedrooms, for full room darkening and better sleep, sometimes paired with a sheer layer for daytime softness. If you'd like some natural light to remain, a heavier light-filtering fabric is a good middle ground.

For an inside mount, measure the width of the window opening at three points (top, middle, bottom) and use the narrowest measurement, then measure the height at three points and use the longest. Because small measuring errors affect fit, we handle this step for you with a free in-home measurement before fabrication.

Yes. Roller shades made from solar screen or room-darkening fabric block a significant amount of solar heat gain in summer and help retain warmth in winter, which can lower energy bills. Solar shades are rated by their "openness factor" — a lower number blocks more heat and UV, while a higher number preserves more of your view.

Pricing depends on window size, fabric choice, and whether you choose manual or motorized operation, so every home is different. We provide a free in-home measurement and consultation so you get an accurate, no-obligation quote before committing to anything.

In many cases, yes — once your roller shades are fabricated to your measurements, our installation team can typically complete a full home in a single visit across Vancouver, West Vancouver and North Vancouver. Call 778-932-0696 or request a free estimate to check availability in your area.