Designer Banded Shades

Designer Banded Shades

Transform your windows with the perfect balance of light and privacy. Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades (often called “Zebra Shades”) are a modern evolution of the classic roller shade, featuring a unique dual-layer design that offers functionality no other window treatment can match.  

How Banded Shades Work: The Engineering of Light

Unlike traditional blinds that use slats, Designer Banded Shades consist of a continuous loop of fabric with alternating bands of sheer and solid material.  

  • The “Open” Position: Align the sheer bands to allow soft, diffused natural light to fill your room while maintaining a subtle view of the outdoors.
  • The “Closed” Position: Shift the solid bands to overlap the sheers for instant privacy and room darkening.
  • Infinite Adjustment: You aren’t limited to just “open” or “closed.” You can position the bands anywhere in between to create the exact level of light and privacy you desire.

Key Features & Customization

Every Designer Banded Shade is custom-built to your window’s exact specifications, with high-end details that set Hunter Douglas apart:

1. Exclusive Fabric Collection

Choose from over 90 fabric and color combinations. Whether you want a bold, high-contrast look or a subtle, tone-on-tone texture, there is a style for every room.  

  • Three Band Heights: Select small, medium, or large bands to scale perfectly with your window size.
  • ClearView® Sheer: An exclusive Hunter Douglas option that uses specialized black sheer fabric to provide the clearest view-through in the industry.
  • Geometric Styles: Move beyond horizontal stripes with unique geometric patterns that turn your windows into art.
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2. High-Performance Opacity

  • Light Filtering: Perfect for living rooms and kitchens, these fabrics glow when the sun hits them, brightening your space without the glare.
  • Room Darkening: Ideal for bedrooms and media rooms, these opaque fabrics block the majority of incoming light when the bands are closed.

3. Sophisticated Top Treatments

Every shade comes standard with a fabric-wrapped square cassette. This sleek header conceals the fabric roll when the shade is raised, providing a clean, architectural finish. You can also customize the hardware with eight different color finishes to match your window trim or hardware.  

Advanced Operating Systems

Designer Banded Shades are designed for ease of use and maximum safety.  

  • PowerView® Automation: Move your shades with a remote, a mobile app, or your voice (compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit). You can even schedule them to move automatically with the sunrise or sunset.
  • SoftTouch® Motorization: A battery-powered system controlled by a simple wand. Pull down to lower, push up to raise.
  • LiteRise® & UltraGlide®: Cordless and retractable cord options that ensure a “Clean Look” and provide the highest level of safety for homes with children and pets.

Why Choose Banded Shades Over Traditional Blinds?

  • UV Protection: Protect your flooring and furniture from fading; even in the “open” sheer position, these shades filter out harmful UV rays.
  • Better Insulation: The dual-layer fabric creates a small air pocket that helps insulate your windows better than a single-layer roller shade.
  • Easier Maintenance: Made from durable, anti-static polyester, these shades resist dust and are much easier to clean than horizontal blind slats.

Ready for a Modern Window Makeover?

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