Roller and solar shades are some of the best options for a modern, low-profile window treatment that still gives you strong control over light, glare, and privacy.
Custom Roller & Solar Shades for Clean Lines, Glare Control & Everyday Privacy
Roller Shades • Solar Shades • Light-Filtering & Blackout Options • Professional Installation
Clean, modern look that works in bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and commercial spaces
Roller and solar options for privacy, glare reduction, and UV control
Professional installation for better fit, smoother operation, and cleaner alignment
Serving Wisconsin and Illinois. Call Wisconsin (414) 299-9099 or Illinois (773) 207-5743.
Roller shade or solar shade? Start here.
Choose Roller Shades when you want:
More privacy options, including room-darkening and blackout fabrics
A simple modern look with lots of fabric and opacity choices
A better fit for bedrooms and rooms where privacy matters day and night
Choose Solar Shades when you want:
Better glare reduction and UV control in bright, sunny rooms
Daytime view-through while cutting harsh sunlight
A cleaner solution for offices, living rooms, and windows with strong sun exposure
Quick recommendation
Bedrooms → Usually Roller Shades
Living rooms → Roller or Solar depending on privacy and sun exposure
Home offices → Excellent fit for Solar Shades
TV rooms → Strong fit for Roller or lower-openness Solar Shades
Bathrooms → Usually Roller Shades over Solar Shades
Large sunny windows → Excellent fit for Solar Shades
Need stronger comfort and insulation? Explore Cellular Shades
Why homeowners choose roller and solar shades
These shades stay popular because they solve a lot of everyday problems without adding visual bulk. Roller shades give you broad flexibility for privacy and light control, while solar shades are especially useful when glare, UV exposure, and daytime view preservation are the main priorities.
What you get with Better Blinds Plus:
Guidance on fabric, openness, and room fit
Recommendations based on privacy, glare, and everyday use
Options for cordless and motorized operation where available
Accurate measuring for inside-mount or outside-mount installation
Professional installation and final walkthrough
What makes roller and solar shades different?
Clean, modern appearance
They stay close to the window and fit beautifully in contemporary, transitional, and minimal interiors.
Flexible light control
Roller shades range from light-filtering to blackout, while solar shades focus more on glare and sun control.
Low-profile design
They work especially well in spaces where you want function without visual heaviness.
Great for wide everyday use
These shades fit everything from bedrooms and living rooms to offices, media rooms, and commercial spaces.
Choosing the right roller or solar shade
Roller shade opacity options
Light-Filtering
Best for softer daylight and everyday privacy.
Room-Darkening
Best when you want stronger glare control and more privacy without going fully blackout.
Blackout
Best for bedrooms, nurseries, and media-focused rooms where light reduction is the priority.
Solar shade openness matters
1% Openness
Best for stronger glare control and more daytime privacy, with less view-through.
3% – 5% Openness
A balanced option for many homes and offices that want glare control with some outward visibility.
10% Openness
Best when preserving the view is the top priority, with more daylight coming through and less privacy.
Helper line:
Lower openness percentages usually mean better glare control and more daytime privacy. Higher openness percentages usually mean more view-through and more daylight.
Popular upgrade options
Cordless operation
A cleaner look with fewer visible controls, plus a safer option for homes with kids and pets.
Motorized operation
Helpful for hard-to-reach windows, daily convenience, and smart-home-friendly control where available.
Fascia / cassette options
Can create a cleaner finished top treatment for a more polished appearance.
Important note:
Only keep specific control or performance claims live if the current supplier/product line supports them.
Important privacy note for solar shades
Solar shades are excellent for daytime glare control and daytime privacy, especially when you want to see out while reducing harsh sunlight.
At night, when interior lights are on, solar shades generally provide less privacy than many people expect.
Quick guidance:
For bedrooms and bathrooms, roller shades are usually the safer choice.
For living rooms, offices, and sunny daytime spaces, solar shades can be an excellent fit.
Roller shades vs solar shades
Roller Shades
Best for: privacy, blackout potential, and flexible fabric styling
Solar Shades
Best for : glare reduction, UV control, and maintaining daytime view-through
Decision note:
If your top priority is privacy and flexible light control, roller shades usually win. If your top priority is reducing glare while keeping the view, solar shades are often the better fit.
Best rooms for cellular shades
Bedroom
Roller shades are usually the better fit because they can offer room-darkening and blackout options.
Living room
A great space for either option depending on privacy needs and how strong the sun exposure is.
Home office
Solar shades are especially helpful for reducing glare on screens while keeping the room bright.
TV room / media space
Roller shades or lower-openness solar shades can help reduce glare more effectively.
Large sunny windows
Solar shades are a strong choice when daylight and view matter, but harsh sunlight needs to be controlled.
How getting custom cellular shades works
Step 1 — Consultation
We learn your goals for privacy, glare control, view-through, style, and budget.
Step 2 — Fabric + control selection
We help you choose the right opacity, openness, and upgrade options for the room.
Step 3 — Measure & order
Precise measurements are taken for the correct fit and mount style.
Step 4 — Professional installation
Your shades are installed, aligned, and tested for smooth operation and clean appearance.
Want pricing first? Request a Free Quote.
Recent roller and solar shades projects
Room: Bedroom
Shade Type: Roller
Goal : Privacy
Result: Cleaner fit, improved light control, reduced glare
Location: Milwaukee County
Room: Living room
Shade Type: Solar
Goal: blackout
Result: Cleaner fit, improved light control, reduced glare
Location: Milwaukee County
Room: TV room
Goal: UV reduction
Result: Cleaner fit, improved light control, reduced glare
Location: Milwaukee County
Room: Large Window
Goal: view preservation
Result: CCleaner fit, improved light control, reduced glare
Location: Milwaukee County
Get a free quote for custom roller and solar shades
Tell us about your room, window count, and whether the main priority is privacy, blackout, glare control, or preserving the daytime view. We’ll help you choose the right option and handle measuring + installation.
Prefer phone? Wisconsin (414) 299-9099 or Illinois (773) 207-5743.
Email us at info@betterblindsplus.com
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Roller shades are usually chosen for privacy and flexible light control, including blackout options. Solar shades are designed more for glare reduction, UV control, and preserving the daytime view.
Yes. Solar shades are one of the best options for reducing glare in bright rooms while still keeping the space visually open.
Not very well in most cases. During the day they can provide good daytime privacy, but at night, when interior lights are on, visibility into the room usually increases.
Openness refers to how tightly woven the fabric is. Lower openness means more glare control and more privacy, while higher openness gives more view-through and more daylight.
Usually yes. Roller shades are often the better fit for bedrooms because they can offer room-darkening or blackout fabrics.
Some roller and solar shade options can be motorized. Ask during your consultation about current availability.
Yes. Roller and especially solar shades are a strong fit for offices because they help control glare and keep the space looking clean and professional.
Yes. We provide professional measuring and installation to help ensure the best fit, cleaner appearance, and smooth operation.