Sheer Shades & Sheer Blinds

But what are sheer shades? Light filtering sheer shades feature dark fabric vanes that are held together by sheer fabric. These versatile shades allow you to partially darken the room when the fabric vanes are closed, providing privacy. When the fabric vanes are open, the windows remain covered by a sheer fabric that allows natural light to give the room a soft glow.

Sheer shades are often described as the opacity level of the shade fabric. This kind of fabric can be chosen for many different styles of shades, including roman shades, roller shades, sheer horizontal shades, and vertical sheer shades.

At first glance, sheer shades are similar to sheer window blinds, as both allow natural light to filter through the fabric protecting the room from glare. Incorporating sheer shades as your window treatments has many interesting benefits:

• You can add a stylish and modern look to any room, bathing it in soft natural light without glare.
• Sheer shades come in a wide variety of colors and fabrics, which aids in incorporating your window treatments into your home decor.
• They provide UV protection. Your furniture and floors won’t suffer from fading due to direct sun exposure.
• Sheer shades have various control alternatives. The standard control involves a cord you’ll handle manually to open and close the shades. A more sophisticated alternative will be remote control.
• Choosing a cordless system has benefits of its own, as it will make the shades safe for homes with children.

At Factory Direct Blinds, we offer a wide variety of sheer shades and blinds, from roller shades you can neatly hide in a headrail to roman shades that will elegantly fold into pleats when raised.

When choosing the right window treatment for your home becomes a challenge, you can trust our buying guide to help you through every step of the selection process.