Light filtering shades for soft light and daytime privacy
Fabrics that take the edge off bright sun while keeping your rooms light and open. Cut to the eighth of an inch and built by hand in Millersburg, Ohio, then shipped anywhere in the country.
- Free SamplesFast, free, no commitment
- Up to 10-Year WarrantyBuilt to last, backed locally
- Real Measuring HelpCall our workroom before you order
- In-Home Measure & InstallWithin 100 miles of Millersburg
Why light filtering
Bright rooms without the harsh sun
Light filtering fabrics soften and spread daylight across the room, so you lose the glare and the hot spots but keep the brightness. During the day, no one sees in.
Living rooms
Bright, not blinding
Keep the room full of daylight without squinting at the TV or fading the sofa in the afternoon sun.
Kitchens & dining
Glare-free mornings
Soften low morning sun across the table and counters, with privacy from the street all day.
Sunrooms
Sit in the sun, comfortably
Take the heat and glare out of a room full of windows while it still feels like a sunroom.
An honest look at privacy
Private by day, and what changes at night
Light filtering shades give you full privacy while the sun is up. After dark, with your lights on inside, people outside may see shapes and shadows. For bedrooms and bathrooms, choose blackout instead.
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Full privacy, soft light
From outside, the fabric glows and you can’t see in. Inside, the room stays bright and evenly lit.
At night, lights on
Shapes can show through
Silhouettes may be visible from outside. Where that matters, choose blackout instead.
Make it yours
Every option, chosen by you
Pick the fabric first, then the lift, mount, cassette, and hem. Everything below is set in the online designer, and every fabric is available as a free sample before you commit.
Built by hand in Millersburg
Cut, hemmed, and rolled in our Amish Country workroom
Every light filtering shade is cut to your measurements from a full roll, not pre-sized stock, then hemmed, mounted to its tube, and tested before it ships. The same hands that build it answer the phone when you call.
10-year warranty
Covers workmanship and manufacturing defects, with local support if anything goes wrong. Motors carry a 5-year limited warranty.
Real installs
Light filtering shades in Ohio homes
Great room
Primary bath
Living room
Family room
Good questions
Light filtering shade FAQ
The questions we hear most on the phone and in the showroom. Don’t see yours? Call (330) 674-2590 and ask the person who’ll build your shade.
Can people see in at night?
During the day, no. At night, with lights on inside, shapes and shadows can show through. For bedrooms and bathrooms, we recommend blackout.
Light filtering or blackout for a bedroom?
If you want the room dark for sleep, choose blackout. Light filtering keeps a bedroom bright and private by day, but it won’t stop early sun or streetlights.
Can I motorize light filtering shades?
Yes. Motorization is available on shades 19 inches wide and up, and one remote controls up to 15 shades.
Can I see the fabrics before I order?
Yes. Free samples are mailed to you with no commitment. Hold them up to your window to see how much light comes through.
How long does a light filtering shade take to arrive?
We build your shade in about 2 weeks, often sooner. Once it’s built, shipping takes 2 to 4 days.
What if I measure wrong?
Call us at (330) 674-2590 before you order and we’ll go over your numbers with you. Our measuring guide walks you through every step, and we look over every order before we cut it. If something still isn’t right when it arrives, call us and we’ll do what we can to help.
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Guide
How to measure for light filtering shades
Inside vs. outside mount and the 1/8-inch rule, step by step.
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Blackout shades
Total darkness for bedrooms and nurseries. Sleep past sunrise.
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Ready when you are
Let’s get your windows measured
Design your shade online in minutes, or talk to a real person who builds the shades.