Window Shades

Window shades are used for decorative as well as functional purposes. The functional benefits of these window accessories include such things as increased privacy, noise reduction and most of all, keeping unwanted light out of a room, particularly at night.

For night purposes these shades can be purchased in dark colors such as black. This helps darken the room. Dark shades are also often used during the day in rooms such as various types of labs or a movie room where little light is needed or desired at certain times. During the day window shades may aid in reducing sun glare as well as potential sun damage to items in a room.

Window shades come in many styles. Some popular styles include honey comb shades which have a hexagonal shape; Roman shades which roll to the top when they are opened; pleated shades or solar shades. There are also motorized shades which are remote controlled. Shades can also come in a variety of decorative colors and patterns.

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