Custom Shades in Sarasota
From glare-cutting solar shades to energy-saving cellular shades and softly tailored Roman and sheer styles, explore every fabric shade we carry — all custom-measured and expertly installed for Southwest Florida homes.
The right shade for every room and window
Shades are the most versatile window treatment we offer. Made from a continuous piece of fabric or woven material, they range from crisp, modern roller and solar shades to insulating cellular shades and softly draped Roman, sheer, and natural woven styles — so there is a shade for the look, light level, and budget of every room.
This hub brings all of our custom shades together in one place so you can compare types side by side, then dive into any style for fabrics, opacities, and control options. Every shade is measured, fabricated, and professionally installed for your exact windows across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, and the surrounding Gulf Coast.
Explore every shade we carry
Tap any style to see the fabrics, opacities, and control options in detail.
Start with what the room needs
Sun & glare control
Solar and roller shades cut Gulf glare and UV while keeping your view — ideal for west-facing rooms and water views.
Energy efficiency
Cellular (honeycomb) shades trap air in their cells to insulate against Florida heat and lower cooling bills.
Privacy & softness
Sheer, Roman, and woven shades diffuse daylight and add fabric warmth where you want a softer, more finished look.
Effortless operation
Nearly every shade can be cordless for safety or motorized to raise, lower, and schedule with an app or your voice.
Lutron Certified Dealer
Motorize any of these shades
Add battery or hardwired motors, sun schedules, and voice control to raise and lower your shades effortlessly — especially on tall or hard-to-reach windows.
Custom shades FAQs
Do you offer free in-home consultations for custom shades in Sarasota?
Yes. We bring shade samples, fabrics, and openness options to your home so you can see them in your own light, then provide a written quote. Consultations across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Venice are always complimentary.
What is the difference between shades and blinds?
Shades are made from a continuous piece of fabric or woven material that raises and lowers, while blinds use hard slats (wood, faux wood, or aluminum) that tilt. Shades give a softer, more diffused look and include energy-efficient cellular options; blinds offer precise slat-tilt light control. If you prefer slats, see our custom blinds page.
Which shades are the most energy efficient for Florida homes?
Cellular (honeycomb) shades are the most insulating because their honeycomb pockets trap air at the window and slow heat transfer. On sun-facing glass, a low-openness solar shade also blocks a large share of heat and UV while preserving the view.
What are the best shades for sliding glass doors and large openings?
Specialty shades like SmartDrape and panel-style shades are engineered for sliders and grand openings, and wide roller shades work well too. Motorization is especially worth it on big or hard-to-reach spans so everything operates at the touch of a button.
Which shades hold up best in Sarasota humidity and coastal sun?
For humid baths, kitchens, and lanais near the Gulf, moisture-friendly roller and solar fabrics are the safest choice. For sun-drenched rooms, UV-stable solar shades resist fading. We match the fabric to each room during your consultation so your shades last.
Can these shades be motorized?
Almost all of them. As a Lutron Certified Dealer we motorize roller, cellular, Roman, sheer, and specialty shades with battery or hardwired motors, and can add schedules, scenes, and voice control. See our motorized shades page for the full smart-home options.
More ways we can help
Compare shades against other treatments, or see the areas and communities we serve across the Gulf Coast.