Custom Solar Shades
What Makes It Special
Heat Reduction
Reduce solar heat by up to 80%
View Preservation
Maintain outdoor views
Choose Your Control Type
Motorized
Remote, app, or voice control with smart home integration. Whisper-quiet motors.
Continuous Loop
Smooth chain operation for precise positioning. Clean, modern look.
Cordless
Child-safe operation with gentle push/pull. No cords or chains.
Why Choose Custom Solar Shades?
- Clean, modern aesthetic
- Privacy and light control
- Wide fabric selection
- Ideal for homes and commercial spaces
- Smart home integration available
Compare Openness Side by Side
The same room, window and fabric at each openness. Lower openness gives more privacy and glare control; higher openness gives a clearer view out.
Maximum privacy and glare control.
Strong privacy with some exterior view.
Balanced view, glare and privacy.
Maximum view-through and daylight.
Daytime simulation of Coulisse Screen Function, Essential 3000. Darker colors generally give a clearer view out than lighter colors at the same openness. Order samples to compare in your own light.
Custom Solar Shades That Keep the View
Solar shades are roller shades made from engineered screen fabrics. The weave is designed with a measured amount of open space, so the shade softens glare and filters sunlight while you can still see out. They are the most practical way to make a bright, sun-facing room comfortable without closing it off.
Custom-made to your measurements, with consultation and installation throughout New York City. You choose the openness, fabric and color, and we build each shade to fit your window precisely. Solar shades can be operated manually or motorized, so a whole wall of glass can be lowered together on a schedule.
What Solar Shades Do Well
- 01
Glare control
Cut harsh light on screens and work surfaces while keeping rooms bright.
- 02
Daytime view-through
Screen weaves let you see outside during the day instead of looking at a closed shade.
- 03
Heat and UV management
Screen fabrics reduce the sunlight and heat that reach floors, furniture and artwork.
- 04
Clean, minimal profile
A slim roller and flat fabric face suit modern windows and large glazing.
- 05
Built for motorization
Group shades by room or facade and control them by remote, app, voice or schedule.
Openness & Fabric Options
Openness factor
- 1%
- The tightest weave: the strongest glare control and the most daytime privacy, with a softer view.
- 3%
- A balanced choice for living spaces and offices: good glare control with a clear view.
- 5%
- A versatile, popular openness with a brighter view and lighter feel.
- 10%
- The most open weave for maximum view and light where glare is less of a concern.
Fabric families
- Solar screen
- Technical screen weaves chosen by openness and color for glare and heat control.
- Decorative screen
- Textile-look screens that bring texture and pattern to a performance fabric.
- Sheer solar screen
- Lighter, softer screens for a gentle, diffused look.
- Blackout
- Available on the same roller system for bedrooms and media rooms that need darkness.
Solar Shade Fabrics
Our solar screen collections currently include 197 fabrics and colorways from Coulisse and DW. Darker colors generally give a clearer view out and stronger glare control; lighter colors reflect more heat and brighten the room.
Screen Function & Screen Textile
Coulisse performance and textile-look screens.
Sheer Solar Screen Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Coulisse sheer screens in 3% and 5% openness.
DW Solar Screen
Including the 30DN and 30GDD Series and the Vivian Collection.
Where Solar Shades Work Best
Sun-facing living rooms
Comfortable light and a preserved view on south- and west-facing windows.
Home offices
Less screen glare during video calls and long workdays.
Floor-to-ceiling glass
A uniform look across large window walls and corner glazing.
Kitchens and family rooms
Moisture-tolerant screen fabrics that are easy to keep clean.
Offices and commercial spaces
Consistent glare control across a whole floor or facade.
Care & Maintenance
- Dust regularly with a soft brush or a vacuum on low suction.
- Wipe marks with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap; avoid harsh cleaners.
- Let the fabric dry fully lowered before rolling it up again.
- Do not fold or crease screen fabric; keep it on the roller or lowered.
Measuring & Installation
Solar shades depend on accurate measurements, especially across wide or multi-panel windows where shades need to line up. Our team measures, recommends inside or outside mounting and installs every shade. Apollo custom-fabricates shades in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.