Vision shades that go from open view to full privacy
Also known as zebra shades: alternating sheer and solid bands slide past each other, so one shade gives you daylight or privacy. 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
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- In-Home Measure & InstallWithin 100 miles of Millersburg
Why Vision
Banded shades with a clean, modern look
Vision shades, also called zebra, banded, or dual sheer shades, give you two shades in one: open the bands for soft daylight and a view, close them for privacy. No second shade, no tilting slats.
Living rooms
Daylight or privacy, one shade
Open the bands for an afternoon of daylight, close them for a movie night. The change takes a few inches of travel.
Dining rooms
A tailored, striped look
The banded fabric adds texture to a room, and the sheer bands soften the sun across the table.
Any window
Fits the room you have
Vision shades sit neatly inside the frame, so they work alongside the curtains, trim, and transoms you already love.
How they work
How Vision shades work
A Vision shade is one continuous loop of fabric with alternating sheer and solid bands on the front and back. Raise or lower it a few inches and the two layers slide past each other.
Open
Sheer bands line up with sheer bands. Soft daylight comes in and you can see outside.
Filtered
The bands partly overlap. Light is softer and the view is screened.
Closed
Solid bands cover the sheers. The room is private, with a gentle glow.
Illustration. Order free samples to see the real bands at your window.
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 Vision 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.
Good questions
Vision 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.
How do Vision shades work?
The fabric has alternating sheer and solid bands on a front and back layer. Lower or raise the shade a few inches and the layers slide past each other: sheers lined up let light and the view in, solids over the sheers close it off.
Are Vision shades the same as zebra shades?
Yes. Vision®, zebra, banded, and dual sheer shades all describe the same idea: alternating sheer and solid bands that slide past each other. Vision® is the name we use; zebra is the name you’ll see most often.
Do Vision shades give privacy at night?
With the solid bands closed, they give good privacy, much like a light filtering shade. With the bands open, people outside can see in. For a dark bedroom, blackout is the better choice.
Can I motorize Vision shades?
Yes. Motorization is available on shades 19 inches wide and up, and one remote controls up to 15 shades.
How long does a Vision 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.
Keep exploring
Guide
How to measure for Vision shades
Inside vs. outside mount and the 1/8-inch rule, step by step.
Read the guide
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