Another popular shade option is roller shades. Roller shades are usually made from synthetic or natural fabrics and can be rolled up or down to suit your needs.

Roller shades are available in several different styles that mount to the window in a variety of different ways. The most economical roller shades feature an external system that allows you to see all of the different mechanisms and mounting hardware of the shade.

More stylish options are available which features valances, cornices or fascia’s which hide all of the components of the shade and provide a more polished look. Like Roman shades, roller shades are available in a broad range of natural and synthetic fabrics and often have additional features such as thermal or blackout linings. Solar shades reduce the amount of sunlight, glare, UV rays and heat entering the room from outside while preserving the window’s view. Solar shades are like sunglasses for your windows.