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All The Shades In Between: A Guide For Contemporary Home Interior Design
To the casual observer, the universe of window treatments is a little confusing. And it is true that world of contemporary home interior design can be a little baffling in this respect. Some things, which may be strictly classified as shades, are actually sometimes also called ‘blinds’. For example, Roman shades can also be called Roman blinds. If we were to classify them exactly though, we would usually place them in the shades category. This is because they are regarded as being a ‘soft’ window treatment, which are not constructed from slats, which have gaps in between them. On the whole, anything that is referred to as being a ‘shade’ is usually a soft design and constructed from some sort of fabric. Although, not always! As we said, the world of shades and blinds is kind of confusing! So we will hope to clarify the issue somewhat, in this outline...

Solar shades are the ideal choice for a window that gets a lot of sun. You do not want to completely block this source of daylight, but it might be a bit too much. If the sun’s rays are interfering with your ability to be able to see properly, or be able to focus on a screen, be it the television or a computer, then a solar shade may be the solution.
There is not just one type of solar shade available. The degree of shading that they will afford, all depends on the heaviness and closeness of the weave. Think of these as being like stockings or pantyhose for your window. They are available in different levels of sheerness from almost completely see through – allowing the most light in – to much thicker. While these are usually made of fabrics, in some cases they may be a solid construction...