The shade is mounted inside the window opening for a clean, tailored look. When selecting the size of your blinds, enter the exact dimensions of your window opening. Do NOT enter the size of an old/existing blind. The factory will make the necessary deductions for a proper fit. Please make sure your window meets the minimum inside mount depth required to accommodate the brackets, or the flush mount depth if desired. Depth requirements can be found on the product page.
The shade is mounted on the wall or window trim outside and above the window, covering an area larger than the window opening. Outside mount is required if your window opening is not deep enough to install the blind as an inside mount or if you want to make your window appear larger than it is. When measuring your blinds make sure to adjust the size for proper overlap.
Best for Kids™ - The spring roller allows you to raise and lower your shade easily with the built-in spring lift. Eliminates the need for cords providing a sleek look and child safe convenience. Color coordinated tassels facilitate easy operation and keep fabrics clean.
Raises and lowers the shade using either a looped beaded nylon cord or a metal chain. Pulling the loop cord/chain in one direction will raise the shade and pulling the cord/chain in the opposite direction will lower the shade. Uses a clutch system for reliable performance. The looped cord stays at the same length regardless of the position of the shade. Includes a tension device for the bottom of the cord and added child safety. Shades over 69 square feet in size require a spring assisted clutch.
The beaded nylon cord is extremely durable.
The beaded stainless steel chain is silver in color and is a popular choice for commercial spaces or homes with an industrial/modern decor.
Standard cord drop length is approximately 7/8 of the ordered height of the shade.
Custom cord loop drop length for taller windows, windows higher off the ground, or difficult to reach windows. Recommended that the ordered length is at least 4-feet off the ground and/or out of the reach of children.
Shades under 69 square feet in size do not require the spring assisted clutch.
Reduces the pull force needed to raise large, heavy shades. Required on shades over 69 square feet in size.
Best for Kids™ - Just pull down by hand to lower the shade, or allow the shade to raise slowly on its own with a slight pull on the handle. Sleek look with no chains, making it the perfect solution for homes with children and pets. Tension can be manually adjusted so user can raise shades at desired speed.
Best for Kids™ - Provides easy operation of roller shades, especially when mounted in hard-to-reach windows. Motorization eliminates the lift cords providing child and pet safety. Raises and lowers the shade effortlessly. Radio Frequency 1-channel remote included (every shade uses a separate remote). Powered by replaceable AA batteries that are loaded into the included external battery tube. External battery tube must be mounted separately. Somfy RTS Motorized Lift includes internal motor, 1-channel remote, and external battery tube (requires 8 AA batteries, not included).
The shade material rolls off the back of the roller, allowing the shade to hang closer to the window. Best option for room darkening situations; provides optimal light control. The backside of the shade material will be visible on the roll.
The shade material rolls off the front of the shade, similar to a waterfall, covering and hiding the roller tube. The shade material hangs further away from the window providing additional clearance for any obstacles if needed. Provides less light control compared to standard roll.
The roller shade does not have a valance making the shade's roll and mounting brackets openly visible.
New Option - A curved, sleek, aluminum-extruded, valance with a fabric insert on the face of the valance. The valance conceals the roller and control mechanism to provide a clean appearance. Available in 5 colors: White, Alabaster, Bronze, Aluminum, and Black. The insert fabric pattern runs perpendicular (turned width for height) to the pattern on the shade (only noticable for fabrics with a pattern).
The 3" Square Fascia is an L-shaped aluminum extrusion that covers the front and bottom of the roller. The fascia locks to the mounting brackets by means of snap-in fittings. The roller is concealed behind the valance and the bottom of the shade drops from the back of the valance when lowered. Available in 5 colors: White, Alabaster, Bronze, Aluminum, and Black. Available on roller shades up to 106" wide.
The 4" Square Fascia is an L-shaped aluminum extrusion that covers the front and bottom of the roller. The fascia locks to the mounting brackets by means of snap-in fittings. The roller is concealed behind the valance and the bottom of the shade drops from the back of the valance when lowered. Available in 5 colors: White, Alabaster, Bronze, Aluminum, and Black. Available on roller shades up to 116" wide.
The standard hem pocket is a classic straight plain hem that is heat-sealed on the top and sides to conceal the inserted bottom hem bar.
Optional external hem bar that is wrapped with the same fabric as the roller shade providing a sleek finished appearance. End caps are color coordinated.
The hold down brackets secure to the end caps of the bottom hem bar of the shade (requires the fabric wrapped hem bar), preventing the shade from swaying. Available on outside mount only.
Select this option if you have no need for privacy side channels.
Blackout channels are a two-piece U-shaped aluminum extrusion with synthetic pile inserts used to eliminate light gaps at the right, left and bottom edges of the roller shade, providing additional privacy and light control. Mounted to the sides and sill of the window opening. Side and sill channels may need to be cut on site for appropriate fit. Approximately 2" Wide x 1 1/16" Depth. Available in five colors: white, vanilla, bronze, gray, and black. Available on inside mount only.