Shade Buying Guides

Light gray SunShieldor cordless Roman shade in a bright interior
Roman Shades Buying Guide: Cordless, Motorized & Custom Sizes
Compare SunShieldor cordless, motorized and custom Roman shades. Learn about colors, light filtering, mounting, measuring and square-foot pricing. Read more...
Motorized roller shade and cordless cellular shade in a bedroom
Motorized vs Cordless Shades: Which Should You Choose?
Compare motorized and cordless shades by convenience, window location, power needs, cost, and control style before choosing your window treatment. Read more...
Homeowner measuring a window for custom shades
How to Measure Windows for Custom Shades
Measure windows correctly for custom roller, zebra, cellular and Roman shades. See illustrated inside-mount and outside-mount steps for width, height and depth. Read more...
Roller, zebra and cellular shades in a modern living room
Roller vs. Zebra vs. Cellular Shades: Which Is Best?
Compare roller, zebra, and cellular shades by light control, privacy, insulation, room fit, appearance, and operating options. Read more...
Rechargeable motorized window shades with remote control in a modern room
Motorized Window Shades Guide 2026: Power, Controls & Compatibility
A practical guide to SunShieldor rechargeable motorized roller, zebra and cellular shades, including remote control, optional gateways and compatibility checks. Read more...
Zebra shade and blackout roller shade comparison in a modern interior
Zebra Shades vs. Roller Shades: Which Is Better?
Compare zebra and roller shades for blackout, daylight, privacy, room fit, appearance and cordless or motorized operation. Read more...
Layered zebra shades filtering daylight in a modern living room
Zebra Shades Buying Guide: Light Control, Privacy & Fit
Learn how zebra shades control daylight and privacy, then compare cordless, motorized, standard-size and custom-size options. Read more...
Roller, zebra and cellular window shades in modern home interiors
Window Shades Buying Guide: Roller, Zebra & Cellular
Compare roller, zebra and cellular shades by light control, privacy, insulation, operating style and fit before choosing a standard or custom size. Read more...