You might hear layered shades called a few different things, like zebra blinds, zebra shades, banded shades, or even roller shades and dual blinds. They all mean the same thing: a type of window treatment that uses striped fabric to control how much light comes in.
What are layered/ zebra blinds?
Layered shades might look like regular blinds at first glance with their horizontal stripes, but that's where the similarities end. Layered shades boast a sleek, modern look that sets them apart and creates a unique feel in any room.
How are layered/ zebra shades made?
A layered shade features alternating opaque and sheer stripes sewn into a single, continuous loop. This loop is operated using a headrail, and the fabric moves smoothly through a roller hidden within the bottom hem bar. By adjusting the alignment of the stripes, you can control the amount of light that filters through the shade.
How do layered/ zebra blinds work?
Grandekor Manual Zebra Shades are effortlessly operated. Simply pull the cord to adjust the alignment of the alternating dark and light stripes, allowing you to control the amount of light entering the room. Since blocking light only requires aligning these stripes, opening and closing the shade is a breeze.
Grandekor Smart Zebra Shades are easier to operate. With just a touch of a button on the remote control, you can open, close, and adjust the position of your blinds. You can also control your blinds using the APP on your smartphone or tablet. And if you have a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa, you can even use your voice to control your blinds. No matter how you choose to control them, Grandekor Smart Zebra Shades make it easy to keep your home comfortable and stylish.
How to control the light coming through layered/ zebra blinds?
When you open the shades and line up the dark stripes on front and back side, you'll get a cool zebra-like pattern and some soft, filtered sunlight in the room. To adjust the light, simply adjust the shades so the dark stripes only partially cover the light stripes. This lets in less light, creating a nice warm glow. And if you want complete darkness, just overlap the dark stripes and the light stripes completely, you’ve blocked out the sunlight.
What are the benefits of layered/ zebra blinds?
Layered shades have a fun, striped design that makes them stand out from other window treatments. They can add a unique touch to your room in all sorts of ways.
- Make your windows the star of the show!
- Balance out those curvy pieces with some straight lines.
- Play nice with the other straight lines in the room.
Beyond looking great, layered shades offer a whole lot of benefits!
- Privacy
Want the perfect balance of light and privacy? Layered shades come in all sorts of sheers and dark fabrics, so you can find exactly what you need. They even have options that completely block out light, for those times you want a truly dark room.
- Energy Efficiency
Layered shades, despite their thin profile, can contribute to improved energy efficiency in several ways:
- Trapping air: The space between the alternating sheer and opaque fabric layers acts as a pocket of trapped air. This air pocket acts as a barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat between the inside and outside of your home. In summer, it helps prevent hot outside air from entering, and in winter, it helps trap warm air inside.
- Blocking sunlight: During hot summer months, aligning the opaque stripes can significantly block direct sunlight from entering the room. This reduces the heat gain from the sun, lessening the load on your air conditioning system and potentially lowering your energy consumption.
- Offering insulation: While not as effective as some other window treatments specifically designed for insulation, layered shades can still provide a slight additional layer of insulation compared to bare windows. This can be particularly beneficial in colder climates where retaining heat inside the home is crucial.
It's important to note that the effectiveness of layered shades for energy efficiency depends on various factors, including the specific fabric materials, the air gap between the layers, and the climate you live in.
- Customization
Customized layered shades offer a vast array of colors and sizes, allowing you to design them to perfectly complement any interior design concept you dream up. Their versatility extends to nearly every room in your home, making them a suitable window treatment choice for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and more.
- Motorization
Elevate your layered shades from ordinary to extraordinary with the transformative power of motorized operation. Witness the captivating design come to life as the shade effortlessly glides to your desired position, all at the touch of a button. This seamless functionality complements the shade's stunning aesthetic, creating a window treatment masterpiece that's both beautiful and a breeze to operate.
- Easy Installation
Installing your custom shades is a breeze! Once they arrive from the factory, all you need to do is follow these two simple steps: first, mount the metal hangers using the provided hardware. Then, simply attach the headrail to the hangers, and your shades will be ready to use and enjoy.
