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Designer Screen Shades

Designer Solar Shades

Clear Views, Less Glare

Protect your interiors and preserve your view with Designer Solar Shades. These specially crafted shades curb harsh UV rays and reduce glare.
Made to Measure

Custom made for your exact windows

Lifetime

Limited warranty from Hunter Douglas

Free

In-home consultation and measure

2 Showrooms

See it on display in London and Exeter

What Are Designer Solar Shades?

Designer Solar Shades provide a streamlined, contemporary solution for mitigating glare, blocking harmful UV rays, and preserving your outward view. Crafted from precision-engineered screen materials, these shades softly diffuse natural sunlight while acting as a shield to protect your furniture and flooring from sun-induced fading. Available in multiple openness levels, they are the perfect choice for sun-drenched spaces where you need to regulate thermal gain and brightness without losing your visual connection to the landscape.

What We Offer

At Custom Shades, we offer a curated selection of Designer Solar Shades in a wide range of colours, textures, and openness levels to complement any space. These shades can be customized with subtle hardware finishes and advanced features like PowerView® Automation for smooth, smart control. Whether you’re outfitting a living room, office, or patio door, Designer Solar Shades combine comfort, style, and performance in one beautifully simple solution.

Key Features & Enhancements

What comes standard, and the upgrades you can add when you order.

  • UV Protection: keeps furniture and flooring from fading.
  • Sustainable Fabrics: from our exclusive, GreenScreen® Sea-Tex™ fabric collection.
  • Fabric Opacities: choose from five options.
  • Moves Smoothly and Evenly: with our Beaded Loop control.
  • Maintain Your View: while controlling sun and glare.

 

Optional Enhancements

  • Light Control and Privacy in One: with our Duolite® system or our Dual Roller design.
  • Decorative Accents: for the top or bottom.
  • Dust and Dirt Protection: with a dust cover.

Operating Systems

Choose how you raise, lower and tilt. Each option below is available on this style, and your design consultant will help you pick the right one for every window.

Motorized

Raise and lower at the touch of a button, from the app or with your voice.

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Motorized

PowerView® Automation

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView® Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Best for: Hard-to-reach windows, schedules and smart homes

Cordless

No cords to pull: lift and lower the shade by hand.

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Cordless

LiteRise®

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise® system

Best for: Homes with kids and pets

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Cordless

Spring-Assisted Push-Pull

Simply push up or pull down, with this cordless lifting system

Best for: Simple, cord-free everyday use

Wand

A wand you pull or turn, with nothing loose to tangle.

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Wand

UltraGlide®

Gently pull on the UltraGlide® wand

Best for: Large shades that need an easy lift

Cord Loop

A continuous loop that moves larger shades smoothly.

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Cord Loop

Beaded Loop

Pull on the beaded loop for easy control

Best for: Large or heavy shades

Shutter Options

Ways to open the panels and tilt the louvres.

Learn More About the Technology

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PowerView® Automation

Duette® Honeycomb Shades with Duolite® on bay windows above a cushioned window seat

Duolite®

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Rechargeable Battery Wands

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Solar Chargers

What Our Clients Say

London
5.0
Rated 5 out of 5
Exeter
5.0
Rated 5 out of 5
“
Working with Custom Shades of London was a very easy experience. Vanessa Vitta
was professional and knowledgeable as to what I required, and answered all my questions.
She was great. Ben, the installer, also very professional, and did the installation on time
and also did a great job. I would highly recommend them both, as well as Custom Shades
of London.
valerie newson
3 weeks ago
We are super happy with our experience at Custom Shades. Vanessa, particularly, was excellent to work with. We really appreciated their willingness to bring product samples to our house, so we could be confident about our purchase. It's a big investment to redo blinds on an entire floor.
Miranda Goode
1 year ago
I have Hunter Douglas power honey comb blinds that I bought10 years ago. The store went out of business. When the clip and battery holder broke Custom Shades were so helpful. They gave me the clip and the batery holder to replace the old ones. Ben was super helpful as was Patty. Customer service was absolutely amazing. Strongly recommend the for shades and shutters
Deirdre Finigan
2 years ago
The best customer service in London!

The store is beautifully laid out, clean and organized. Patty and Sydney went completely out of their way to help me with a couple of used blinds I had.

The merchandise is first class! If you want to be tested with kindness, respect and interest, this is your store!

Ideal Room Matches

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Bathroom

Humidity and privacy with daylight

Try: Faux Wood Blinds, Composite Shutters, Top-Down/Bottom-Up

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Bedroom

Blackout and privacy for better sleep

Try: Blackout Cellular, LightLock™, Roman Shades

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Home Office

Screen glare and steady daylight

Try: Solar Shades, Pirouette®, PowerView®

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Kitchen

Moisture, splashes and easy cleaning

Try: Faux Wood Blinds, Roller Shades, Shutters

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Living Room

Glare, privacy and big windows

Try: Sheer Shades, Duette®, Top-Down/Bottom-Up

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Media Room

Full blackout and quiet motors

Try: Blackout Rollers, LightLock™, PowerView®

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Nursery & Kids Room

Cordless safety and nap-time dark

Try: LiteRise® Cordless, Blackout Cellular, Top-Down/Bottom-Up

Compatible Window Types

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Bay, Bow & Corner Windows

Angles, corners and close-set windows

Try: Shutters, Duette®, Silhouette®

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Large Windows

Big glass, big light, hard-to-reach tops

Try: Designer Roller, Duette®, PowerView®

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Picture Windows

Keep the view, tame the sun

Try: Pirouette®, Designer Solar, Duette®

Transform Your Space with Custom Shades

At Custom Shades, we specialize in custom-made window treatments that elevate your home with style, function, and comfort. From your first consultation to the final installation, our local team in London, Ontario delivers a fully personalized experience tailored to your space and vision.

  1. 01

    Consult With Our ExpertsContact us and an expert will help you to choose the perfect product for your home.

  2. 02

    Professional MeasurementsAfter discussing all the details of your project, our professionals will measure your windows and provide you with a quote.

  3. 03

    Certified Hunter Douglas InstallationWe provide a full-service solution that handles all aspects of installation.

Discover the Benefits of Designer Solar Shades

Designer solar shades offer a sophisticated solution for managing sunlight in your home or office. They are expertly designed to reduce harsh UV rays and minimize glare, helping to protect your valuable interiors from fading and sun damage.

Beyond protection, these shades are crafted to preserve your view, allowing natural light to filter in while maintaining a clear connection to the outdoors. This makes them an ideal choice for any room where light control and aesthetic appeal are important.

Exploring the Versatility of Designer Solar Shades

Designer solar shades are a highly adaptable window treatment, suitable for a wide range of applications. Their ability to control light and heat makes them particularly effective in spaces with significant sun exposure, such as living rooms, home offices, and conservatories. For those seeking to enhance their home’s energy efficiency, these shades play a crucial role in reducing cooling costs by blocking solar heat gain. They are an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a more comfortable and sustainable living environment. If you’re considering upgrades, exploring options like energy-efficient window coverings can further complement the benefits of solar shades.

When selecting the right window treatments, it’s beneficial to understand the various types available. While solar shades offer unique advantages, other styles like Roman shades or honeycomb shades cater to different aesthetic and functional needs.

The advanced technology behind smart blinds also extends to solar shade options, offering automated control for convenience and enhanced energy management. This integration allows for precise light adjustment throughout the day, optimizing comfort and reducing the need for manual operation. For those interested in the latest innovations in window treatments, exploring the features of smart and motorized blinds can be a worthwhile endeavor.

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See It in Your Own Home

A design consultant brings samples to your home and measures every window, free. Or try the controls at either of our showrooms.

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