When sunlight streams into your home, it can create a beautiful, inviting atmosphere. But too much direct sunlight can also cause heat buildup, glare, and fading of your furniture and flooring. Solar shades are the perfect solution—they reduce heat and block harmful UV rays without sacrificing your view of the outdoors. At The Blinds Side, we offer solar shades from Hunter Douglas, Alta, and Graber, each designed for superior performance and style.
How Solar Shades Work
Solar shades are made from specially designed fabrics with varying openness factors—measured in percentages—that determine how much light and visibility they allow.
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Lower openness (1–5%): Blocks more light and provides greater UV protection, but slightly reduces visibility.
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Higher openness (10–14%): Lets in more light and maintains a clearer view outside, while still filtering UV rays.
By filtering sunlight, solar shades help maintain a cooler indoor temperature, reduce glare on screens, and protect your interior finishes.
Efficiency in Blocking Heat
Solar shades are particularly effective in warmer months. By reflecting and absorbing solar radiation before it enters your home, they can reduce heat gain significantly. This not only improves comfort but also lowers cooling costs.
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Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades: Available in a variety of openness levels, with high-quality fabrics that resist fading and curling. PowerView® Automation lets you program them to adjust throughout the day for optimal efficiency.
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Alta Solar Shades: A wide range of fabrics and openness options, with budget-friendly customization. Alta’s high-performance fabrics provide impressive UV protection and heat reduction.
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Graber Lightweaves® Solar Shades: Known for smooth operation and durable materials, with multiple openness levels and stylish design choices.
Maintaining Your View
Unlike blackout or heavy drapery, solar shades preserve your connection to the outdoors. They allow you to enjoy the scenery while still reducing glare and heat. This makes them an excellent choice for living rooms, offices, and sunrooms where natural light is desirable but direct sunlight is problematic.
Style Versatility
Solar shades aren’t just practical—they’re also stylish. All three brands offer a variety of colors, patterns, and textures so you can coordinate with your home’s décor. Choose from neutral tones for a sleek, modern look, or opt for richer hues to make a statement.
Energy Savings That Add Up
While most people think of window coverings for privacy and style, the energy savings from solar shades can be substantial over time. By reducing the workload on your air conditioning system during hot months, you’ll see real differences in your utility bills.
The Blinds Side Advantage
We help you select the right solar shade brand, fabric, and openness factor for your needs. Then, we ensure a flawless installation so your shades operate smoothly and last for years. Whether you choose Hunter Douglas for advanced automation, Alta for value-driven customization, or Graber for durability and style, you’ll enjoy cooler, more comfortable rooms without losing your beautiful views.
Beat the heat, block the glare, and keep your view—schedule your solar shade consultation with The Blinds Side today.