One Shade. Multiple Levels of Light & Privacy.
Banded shades, sometimes called zebra shades or layered shades, feature alternating bands of sheer and opaque fabric. By adjusting the bands, you can transition from softly filtered daylight to greater privacy without completely raising the shade.
Their clean lines and contemporary design make them a beautiful choice for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and other spaces where flexible light control matters.
See the Difference With Every Adjustment
The unique layered construction lets you adjust the relationship between the sheer and solid bands. Align the bands to filter natural light, overlap them for greater privacy, or raise the shade completely when you want an unobstructed view.
Raise the shade for a more open view and maximum natural light.
Open
Overlap the solid bands to reduce visibility and create greater privacy.
Privacy
Softly filter natural light while maintaining a bright atmosphere.
Sheer
Designed Around the Way You Live
Why choose banded shades?
Beautiful Views
Open the shade when you want to enjoy the view outside.
Modern Design
Clean lines and layered fabrics create a sophisticated contemporary look.
Overlap the solid bands to create greater privacy.
Privacy When You Need It
Adjust the bands to create the amount of natural light you want.
Flexible Light Control
Designer Banded Shades
Hunter Douglas Exclusive
Designer Banded Shades combine alternating sheer and solid fabric bands with a sleek, contemporary design. Choose from a variety of fabrics, colors, textures, band heights, and opacity levels to create the right look and level of light control for your home.
The layered design makes it easy to change the look and feel of your room throughout the day—from softly diffused sunlight in the morning to greater privacy in the evening.
A View When You Want It. Privacy When You Need It.
A Smart Choice for Arizona Sunlight
Arizona homes often receive strong sunlight throughout the day. Banded shades give you the flexibility to soften bright natural light, reduce glare, and increase privacy without completely giving up the view outside.
We'll help you select the fabric, opacity, and configuration that makes sense for each room in your home.
Soften Bright Sunlight
Reduce Glare
Protect Your Interiors
Maintain Your View
Modern Window Treatments With Maximum Flexibility
These custom banded shades were selected to complement the home's contemporary design while giving the homeowners greater control over natural light and privacy. The layered fabric creates a clean, sophisticated look that can easily change throughout the day.
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From Consultation to Installation
Our Design Process
We take care of you from beginning to end, and beyond.
01 —
We'll learn about your home, style, and window treatment goals.
Consultation
02 —
Compare fabrics, colors, opacity levels, and operating systems.
Design
03 —
We carefully measure your windows for a precise custom fit.
Measure
04 —
Your finished shades are professionally installed and checked for proper operation.
Installation
Frequently Asked Questions About Banded Shades
Do banded shades provide privacy?
Yes. Banded shades can provide different levels of privacy depending on the position of the fabric bands. When the solid bands overlap, they create greater privacy by reducing visibility through the shade. When the bands are aligned to expose the sheer sections, you can allow more natural light and view. We'll help you choose the right opacity and configuration for each room.
Can you see through banded shades?
Yes, depending on the position of the bands and the fabric selected. When the sheer sections are aligned, they allow filtered light and some visibility through the shade. When the solid sections overlap the sheers, visibility is significantly reduced. If maintaining an outdoor view is important to you, we'll help you select a fabric and configuration designed to provide the right balance of view, light, and privacy.
Can banded shades be motorized?
Yes. Banded shades can be paired with motorized operating options for convenient control. Motorization is particularly useful for large windows, multiple windows, and hard-to-reach areas. Depending on the system, you may have options for remote control, scheduling, and smart-home integration. We'll explain the available options during your consultation and help you choose a system that fits your home.
Are banded shades the same as zebra shades?
Yes. "Zebra shades" is a common name for banded or layered shades because of their alternating sheer and solid fabric bands. The terminology can vary between manufacturers and retailers, but the basic concept is the same: layered bands that can be aligned or overlapped to change light and privacy levels. Hunter Douglas calls its product Designer Banded Shades.
Are banded shades good for Arizona homes?
Yes. Banded shades can be a great option for Arizona homes because they give you flexible control over bright sunlight and glare. You can position the bands to filter natural light while maintaining some visibility to the outdoors, or overlap the solid bands for greater privacy and light control. We'll help you choose the right fabric and configuration based on your home's windows and sun exposure.
What are banded shades?
Banded shades feature alternating strips of sheer and solid fabric that move independently to create different levels of light and privacy. They're sometimes called zebra shades or layered shades. By adjusting the bands, you can softly filter natural light, increase privacy, or raise the shade for a more open view. Their clean, modern appearance makes them a popular choice for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and other contemporary spaces.
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What our clients say
We’re proud to be trusted by homeowners throughout Arizona for beautiful products, honest guidance, and professional installation.
- Cave Creek Homeowner
"I met Maria in a social setting. I learned she had a window treatment business. I asked her to help me with new shades in my second home. I was so impressed, with her knowledge, breath of offerings and quick quotes for my choices."
- Lake Havasu Homeowner
"Everything was done with quality work and she made things so easy for us. I love all the shades and I would highly recommend Maria, she’s a person you can trust for any window treatments!!!"
- Scottsdale Homeowner
"Maria answered questions and was so delightful to work with! Maria did a great job measuring our dimensions and ordered them in a timely manner. Maria also arranged an installer who did an exceptional job placing our blinds."
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Create the Perfect Balance of Light & Privacy
Let's find the fabric, color, and configuration that works beautifully with your home. Schedule a complimentary consultation and we'll help you explore your banded shade options.
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