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Designer Banded Shades

Designer Banded Shades

A Roller and a Sheer

Transform your windows with Designer Banded Shades. These shades combine alternating sheer and solid bands for versatile light control and modern style.
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 Banded Shades?

Designer Banded Shades deliver a distinctive mix of flair and utility, featuring alternating strips of sheer and solid fabric that glide past one another to regulate light and seclusion. When the solid bands are aligned, they provide comprehensive coverage for total privacy. When staggered, the sheer segments permit soft sunlight to permeate the room while preserving your connection to the outdoors. The result is a streamlined, modern treatment that shifts seamlessly between open and closed positions without the need to raise or lower the entire unit.

What We Offer

At Custom Shades, we offer a diverse selection of Designer Banded Shades in a wide range of textures, colours, and patterns to enhance both traditional and contemporary interiors. Tailor your window treatments with varying band heights, hardware finishes, and optional PowerView® Automation for effortless, remote-controlled operation. Perfect for living rooms, home offices, or any space where you desire adaptable light management with a modern flair, Designer Banded Shades are as versatile as they are visually captivating.

Key Features & Enhancements

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

  • Exclusive Fabric Selection: a variety of colours, textures and geometric patterns.
  • Fabric Opacities: light filtering and light dimming.
  • Varying Band Height: medium or large.
  • A Finished Look: with a fabric-covered headrail.

 

Optional Enhancements

  • Superior View-Through: with ClearView® sheers.

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

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Motorized

SoftTouch® Motorization

Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch® Motorization

Best for: Motorized ease without an app

Cordless

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

Hand lowering Designer Banded Shades with a LiteRise® cordless lift
Cordless

LiteRise®

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise® system

Best for: Homes with kids and pets

Wand

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

Hand using the UltraGlide® wand on Designer Banded Shades
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.

Hand using a continuous cord loop on Designer Banded Shades
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

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SoftTouch® Motorization

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Rechargeable Battery Wands

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Solar Chargers

Save on Designer Banded Shades

Discover our latest promotions and special offers, designed to help you save on premium window coverings without compromising on style or quality.

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Limited-Time Offer

Free SoftTouch® Motorization

Safe, cordless wand control on select Hunter Douglas styles.
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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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Sliding Glass Doors

Wide doors you walk through every day

Try: Luminette®, Skyline®, Somner®

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Bay, Bow & Corner Windows

Angles, corners and close-set windows

Try: Shutters, Duette®, Silhouette®

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French Doors

Coverings that move with the door

Try: Duette®, Shutters, Faux Wood Blinds

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 Elegance of Designer Banded Shades

Elevate your home’s aesthetic with designer banded shades, a sophisticated window treatment that artfully blends modern design with exceptional functionality. These unique shades feature alternating bands of sheer and solid fabric, offering a dynamic interplay of light and privacy.

Perfect for creating a refined atmosphere, designer banded shades provide versatile light control, allowing you to adjust the opacity from fully open to completely closed with ease. Their contemporary look complements a wide range of interior styles, making them a popular choice for discerning homeowners.

Exploring the Versatility of Designer Banded Shades

The unique construction of designer banded shades allows for a remarkable degree of light and privacy control. By aligning the sheer and solid bands, you can achieve anything from a softly diffused glow to complete blackout. This adaptability makes them an excellent choice for various rooms, including living areas, bedrooms, and home offices. Their modern aesthetic, coupled with the ability to customize fabric and color, ensures they integrate seamlessly into your existing decor. For those seeking advanced features, consider exploring motorized blinds vs manual options to enhance convenience.

When selecting window treatments, it’s helpful to understand the differences between various styles. If you’re comparing options, see our other roller shades, from Designer Roller Shades to Designer Solar Shades. Similarly, for those interested in specific brands, a look at best roller blind brands can be informative. For homes with specific needs, such as child safe window treatments, designer banded shades can offer a stylish and secure solution.

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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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