PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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What Are Zebra Shades, and Do I Need Them?
Have you heard the term zebra shades before but can't quite picture them? Contrary to what the name might suggest, they don't feature a bold zebra print to channel safari energy. Instead, they're a modern window treatment with alternating sheer and solid fabric panels, creating a playful yet sophisticated look that's as functional as it is stylish. These layered shades combine the very best aspects of blinds and shades.
Like blinds, zebra shades offer adjustable light control with alternating fabric panels. Further, like shades, they provide a sleek, continuous appearance when closed. Even though we’ve answered your question, 'What are zebra shades?', you may now wonder if they’re right for your home. Well, let's call in the pros. Our expert team at Window Decor of Fairfax is ready to discuss all things zebra shades.
Perfect Opacity for Every Room
In the realm of zebra shades, Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades take it up a notch with their customizable fabric opacities, offering light-filtering and light-dimming options. You'll get to tailor the light control to each of your room's needs for a truly customizable lighting experience.
For example, many homeowners enjoy layered shades with light-filtering fabrics for kitchens where an abundance of natural light is welcome, but a harsh glare is not an invited guest. On the other hand, light-dimming options block more light and provide greater privacy, which is excellent for bedrooms.
Fabulous Fabrics for Any Style
Zebra shades come in many colors, textures, and even geometric patterns, so there's sure to be a fabric to complement any home's unique style. For instance, a home with a modern look and a minimalist aesthetic might opt for neutral tones.
Alternatively, if you like a more eclectic design, layered shades with bold geometric prints can add personality to a chic, artsy living room.
Next-Level Technology With PowerView® Automation
Zebra shades are among the trendiest window treatments, and their modern allure deserves cutting-edge tech. Enter Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation. This motorized solution lets you control your shades with a remote, app, or voice commands. You can set them to open with the rising sun or have them close when the afternoon glare sets in on your home office.
This motorization isn't just about convenience because it can also:
- Boost energy efficiency.
- Enhance privacy.
- Better home security.
Shop Zebra Shades Near Fairfax, Virginia
So, do you need zebra shades? Our verdict: absolutely! With their customizable opacity levels, exclusive fabric choices, and motorization options, there's no doubt you have a room (or two) that could benefit from these shades. Here at Window Decor of Fairfax, our team of decorators and installers brings years of expertise to guide you from concept to a revamped reality.
Ready to elevate your space with Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades? Request a consultation online or call (703) 352-2588 today. Since 1987, we've served clients across the Washington D.C area including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Centreville, Burke, Manassas, Falls Church, McLean, Great Falls, Chantilly, Clifton, Merrifield, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Annandale, Reston, Vienna, Aldie, South Riding, Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Gainesville, Haymarket, Warrenton, Middleburg, Lorton, Mt. Vernon, and Bristow, VA.