Custom roller shades Vancouver

For most condos, a solar screen (Solis 3% or 5%) in living areas paired with blackout in bedrooms. Solar screens reduce glare and UV while preserving your view of the mountains or water — critical for south-facing and west-facing units. Blackout fabric with side channels gives bedrooms real darkness. Cassette or fascia mounting creates a clean, built-in look that suits modern condo interiors. We measure and install in occupied units with building access coordination — elevator bookings, restricted hours, and staged installs are standard for us.

Solar fabrics have an openness percentage (1%–5%) — they reduce glare and UV while preserving your outward view. Light-filtering softens daylight without a view-through — the room glows but nobody sees in during the day. Privacy blocks the outside view entirely while still letting diffused light in. Blackout blocks all light — best for bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, and hotel guestrooms. Most homes use a mix: solar or light-filtering in living areas, blackout in bedrooms.

Yes. Every roller shade we build supports motorization. HT Smart Motors are rechargeable and wire-free — no electrician needed, they install in minutes and last 6–9 months per charge depending on use. Somfy systems add app control, voice integration with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, and building automation for commercial projects. You can also start with a manual chain clutch and upgrade to motorized later without replacing the shade.

1% gives the most glare and heat reduction with the clearest outward view — best for south-facing and west-facing windows with intense afternoon sun. 5% lets in more natural light and feels more open — better for north-facing rooms where glare isn't the issue. 3% is the most popular choice — it balances view preservation, glare control, and UV protection for most orientations. Your window direction, floor height, and room use determine the right level. We'll recommend during your in-home consultation.

Standard roller shade fabrics handle normal bathroom humidity without issue. For high-moisture environments — shower enclosures, pool areas, steam rooms — faux wood blinds are the better product because the PVC composite is fully moisture-proof.

Typical turnaround is 2–3 weeks from measurement to installation. We manufacture locally in Metro Vancouver — no overseas shipping delays, no customs holds. Commercial and large-quantity orders are scheduled to match your project timeline, and we can prioritize rush orders when needed.

Open roll, fascia, curved cassette, and reverse roll mounting. Side channels for blackout-grade light sealing. Bottomrail options include standard hem bar, exposed roll, and fabric-wrapped. All hardware comes in standard white, black, and anodized finishes — custom colour matching available for design-sensitive installations.

Roller shades use a single panel of fabric that rolls up and down. Blinds use horizontal or vertical slats that tilt for light control. Roller shades offer a cleaner look, wider fabric range (including solar screens), and motorization compatibility. Blinds (faux wood, vertical) offer more precise tilt control and are better for bathrooms and sliding doors. For most rooms in a Vancouver home, roller shades are the more versatile choice.