Solar Shades are a smart and stylish way to reduce glare, filter sunlight, and keep your home cooler without blocking your view. These window treatments are specifically designed to manage heat and UV exposure, making them ideal for rooms with abundant sunlight or large windows. They help protect your interiors from fading while also lowering energy costs.
UV Protection: Block up to 99% of harmful UV rays to prevent fading of furniture, floors, and artwork while maintaining your view.
Heat & Glare Reduction: Advanced solar fabrics filter harsh sunlight and reduce solar heat gain, keeping rooms cooler and lowering energy costs.
Customizable Light Control: Available in multiple openness levels (1-10%) to balance privacy, visibility, and glare reduction based on your needs.
Smart Home Integration: Motorized options with remote, smartphone app, or voice control compatibility for automated light management and energy efficiency.
Professional Installation: Expert measuring and installation available with complimentary in-home design consultation to ensure perfect fit and function.
Solar sun shades are your home’s frontline defense against the harsh effects of UV rays, blending protective functionality with an elegant aesthetic. By installing solar window shades, you’re not just safeguarding your interior but also enhancing the longevity of your furnishings. Crafted to filter and control the amount of sunlight entering your living space, they help maintain a cooler environment and reduce energy costs. Their advanced design prevents harmful UV rays from penetrating your windows, shielding your interiors and complementing any décor.
Solar shades come in a range of durable materials, like polyester, fiberglass, and high-performance blends, each designed to filter light and block UV rays. Whether you prefer soft neutrals or bold tones, you’ll find options that complement your space. With multiple openness levels, to give you the right balance of visibility and privacy.
Upgrade to motorized solar shades for smooth operation using a remote, smartphone app, or voice control. These shades integrate with smart home systems, allowing you to automate your light control for added energy efficiency and convenience. It’s a modern solution that brings both function and style to your everyday routine.
Refresh your home with custom window blinds designed to fit your space, your style, and your needs. For over 45 years, 3 Day Blinds has helped homeowners find the perfect balance of beauty, function, and convenience. Whether you’re looking for more privacy, better light control, or seamless smart-home integration, our made-to-order window treatments offer tailored solutions for every room. Choose from a wide selection of fabrics, finishes, and styles to match your décor. With a free in-home design consultation, expert guidance, and professional installation, it’s easy to see why we’re a homeowner favorite. And with our limited lifetime warranty, you can feel confident your windows are in good hands.
How Solar Shades Minimize Glare and Heat
Reduce Glare: Solar shades are made with specialized screen fabrics that filter harsh sunlight to minimize eye strain and improve visual comfort in bright rooms.
Manage Heat: Advanced solar fabrics help reduce solar heat gain, keeping interiors cooler during hot days.
Improve Comfort and Efficiency: By reducing solar heat gain, they help maintain a steady indoor temperature and ease the load on HVAC systems.
Protect Interiors: Solar shades block up to 99% of UV rays, helping prevent fading of floors, furniture, and artwork.
Preserve Your View: Open-weave fabrics allow you to see out during the day and help reduce light and glare.
Streamlined Design: With slim, low-profile hardware and clean lines, solar shades integrate seamlessly into window frames
Adjustable Brightness Levels: A wide range of fabrics allows you to choose your preferred level of glare reduction and privacy.
Elevate Aesthetic Appeal: Their sleek fabrics and minimalist look complement a wide range of interior design styles.
We offer a variety of window treatments. Explore our other product offerings below. Schedule a FREE in-home design consultation to learn which window treatment will best fit your needs!
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Sheer Shades combine the beauty of soft fabric with the functionality of Blinds, giving you effortless light control with a graceful, airy appearance.
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Cellular Shades provide energy efficiency and comfort with their insulating honeycomb design. They’re ideal for keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
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Our Motorized Shades combine sleek style with smart functionality. With remote or voice control, adjusting your shades has never been easier.
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Learn more about how solar shades work, their benefits for energy efficiency, privacy, customization, and smart-home compatibility. Whether you’re shopping for a modern look or functional sun protection, these FAQs will guide your decision.
Solar shades, or solar blinds, are window treatments that reduce glare, heat, and UV exposure while preserving your view. They filter sunlight to lower interior temperatures, protect furnishings from fading, and improve energy efficiency. Explore more custom window shades.
Yes, solar shades are available in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and openness levels to suit any décor. You can choose from sheer to opaque options and even add motorization for a modern touch.
Yes, solar shades provide daytime privacy by limiting visibility from the outside while still allowing you to see out. At night, they are less effective when indoor lights are on, so pairing them with curtains or drapery or blackout shades is a good solution.
By filtering sunlight and blocking heat, solar shades help reduce the need for air conditioning. This improves indoor comfort and can lower energy bills.
Yes, solar shades are suitable for bedrooms and media rooms, especially for reducing glare and managing natural light. For more darkness and privacy, they can be layered with blackout curtains or used in a dual-shade setup.
The openness factor affects how much light and visibility your solar shades allow. Lower openness (1–3%) offers more privacy and glare reduction, while higher openness (5–10%) allows more natural light and a better view outside.
Solar shades block a significant portion of harmful UV rays that can fade furniture, flooring, and artwork. They help preserve interior finishes while maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature.
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