Designer Screen Shades

Designer Screen Shades

For sun-drenched rooms and outdoor-facing living spaces, Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades offer the ultimate “science behind the shade.” These shades are specifically engineered to curb harsh UV rays and reduce solar heat gain while maintaining a clear view of the beautiful Plano and Oswego landscape.

At Ogden Blinds, we recommend Designer Screen Shades for sunrooms, patios, and any room where you want to enjoy natural light without the glare or the damage sun exposure can cause to your home’s interior.

Performance-Driven Light Control

Designer Screen Shades are more than just a window covering; they are a high-performance barrier against the elements. Unlike standard fabrics, screen materials are categorized by their “openness factor,” which determines exactly how much light and visibility you receive.

  • UV Protection: Block up to 86% to 99% of harmful UV rays, significantly extending the life of your hardwood floors, artwork, and furniture.
  • Maintain Your View: The specialized weave allows you to see out clearly during the day, effectively “vanishing” the shade while it works to cool your room.
  • Glare Reduction: Perfect for home offices or media rooms where sun reflection on screens is a constant battle.
  • The Eco Collection: Choose from sustainable fabrics crafted from recovered shoreline plastics, combining environmental responsibility with high-end design.

Technical Specifications & Custom Hardware

The durability of Designer Screen Shades makes them suitable for both interior and exterior applications. These shades are crafted from high-quality synthetic fibers—often including fiberglass strands—that are naturally fire-resistant, dimensionally stable, and resistant to stretching or warping from heat. This makes them exceptionally long-lasting even in the intense afternoon sun common in the Fox Valley area.

Customization options are extensive, with a library of over 130 fabric and color combinations. You can tailor the look with several top treatment options, including small or large square cassettes, metal fascias in nine custom colors, or fabric-wrapped valances that provide a seamless transition to your ceiling. For the bottom finish, options range from simple fabric-wrapped bars to weighted decorative end-caps that ensure the shade hangs perfectly plumb.

From an operational standpoint, these shades feature the Hunter Douglas Custom Clutch, which delivers the smallest light gap in the industry for maximum coverage. They are available with the LiteRise® cordless system for child safety, the UltraGlide® retractable wand, or the PowerView® Automation system. With PowerView®, you can schedule your screen shades to lower automatically during the hottest part of the day, keeping your home cool and energy-efficient even when you aren’t there.

Why Choose Ogden Blinds for Screen Shades?

Choosing the right “openness” for a screen shade requires professional guidance. Kurt Ogden brings the showroom samples directly to your windows so you can test the view-through and opacity in real-time.

  • Expert Heat Mapping: We help you choose the right openness factor (1%, 3%, 5%, or 10%) based on which direction your windows face and your specific privacy needs.
  • Certified Installation: As a Hunter Douglas Master Installer, Kurt ensures a precision fit that minimizes light gaps and ensures smooth, flawless operation.
  • Local Reliability: Based in Oswego, we’ve been serving the Chicagoland suburbs since 1995 with the fastest delivery times in the area (typically 2.5 to 3.5 weeks).

Protect Your Home Without Losing the View

Don’t hide behind heavy curtains. Enjoy the sun on your terms with custom-fitted screen shades.

Call (630) 548-3576 Request a Free In-Home Estimate Today!