Arcadia Blinds

Roller shades half raised in a bright Dallas living room
Custom Shades — in your home

Soft light, clean lines, made to measure

Fabric shades that filter, darken, or insulate — and stack out of the way when you want the view. Zebra, roman, Shangri-La and skylight, and built to your windows and installed by our own team.

01 Free, in-home consultation Fabric samples, guidance, and measuring in one visit.
02 2 to 3 week lead time From approved order to installation day.
03 Installed by our own team No subcontractors, no cleanup left behind.
04 Motorization on every line Remote, wall switch, app, or schedule.
Why Shades

The softest way to manage light and heat

Shades are fabric, not slats. That means an even wash of light instead of stripes, a cleaner line at the window, and fabrics chosen for exactly what the room needs — sheer for daylight, solar weave for glare, blackout for sleep, cellular for heat.

Raise them fully and they nearly disappear into the headrail, so the view is yours again. And every shade we carry can be motorized.

Bedrooms and media rooms that need true blackout Sun-facing glass where heat and glare build by afternoon Rooms that want soft, even light instead of slat lines Wide windows and patios where a clean stack matters
Close-up of shade fabric weaves and a cassette headrail
Specifications

Choices you make once and live with daily

Opacity Sheer, light-filtering, solar screen, room darkening, or full blackout
Mount Inside mount for a recessed look, or outside mount for more coverage and less light gap
Lift Cordless, continuous loop, or motorized — cordless standard where children are in the home
Headrail Open roll, fabric-wrapped fascia, or aluminum cassette
Options Top-down/bottom-up, day & night, side channels for blackout

We bring every fabric to your home so you judge opacity in your own light — not a showroom's.

Honest Comparison

Are shades the right call?

Sometimes they are not — and we would rather tell you at the consultation than after install. Here is how the three main treatments actually differ.

  Shades Blinds Shutters
Light control Choose by fabric opacity Best — tilt to any angle Tilt, in fixed panels
View when open Best — stacks away fully Good Panels stay in frame
Insulation Best with honeycomb Moderate Very good
Look Soft, even, minimal Crisp, linear Architectural
Cleaning Vacuum or spot clean Wipe each slat Wipe panels
Room by Room

Where shades earn their keep

Blackout shades in a bedroom

Bedrooms

Blackout roller or honeycomb for real dark at 6am in July.

Light-filtering shades in a living room

Living rooms

Light-filtering or zebra fabric keeps the room bright but glare-free.

Solar shades in a home office

Home offices

Solar weaves cut screen glare while you still see outside.

Patio shades on a covered porch

Patios

Exterior shades take the heat off the glass before it gets inside.

How your shades get made

Two to three weeks, typically
01

In-Home Consultation

A designer brings fabric books and opacity samples to your home and walks the rooms with you.

Timing: Under an hour, at no cost
02

Precise Measuring

Every window measured for width, height, depth, and square — the numbers your shades are built from.

Timing: Same visit
03

Build & Order

Your order goes to the manufacturer with your exact fabric and specification. We track it and keep you posted.

Timing: 2 to 3 weeks
04

Professional Installation

Our installers mount, level, and test every shade, then take the packaging with them.

Timing: Half a day for most homes
We love how the Shangri-La shades look in our dining room! They let in just the right amount of light and make the space feel cozy and inviting. The installation team was quick, professional, and done before lunch.
Priya M. Shangri-la Shades Google Review
Blackout honeycomb shades in a Frisco bedroom
Questions

Shades, answered

Anything not covered here, call and ask — you will reach someone who measures windows for a living.

(682) 271-7646
How much do custom shades cost? +

It depends on window size, fabric, and lift. A light-filtering roman on a standard window sits at the affordable end; skylight, motorized, or oversized patio shades cost more. We price your actual windows at the free consultation and give you a written quote.

What is the difference between roller, roman, and zebra shades? +

Skylight shades are designed for overhead windows, helping control sunlight and reduce glare. Roman shades fold into soft, elegant pleats when raised, adding a classic touch to any room. Zebra shades feature alternating sheer and solid bands that you can adjust to balance natural light and privacy.

Which shades are best for blackout? +

Blackout roman shades and blackout skylight are the darkest options. Add side channels or an inside mount with tight clearances for bedrooms and media rooms.

Can shades be motorized? +

Yes. Every shade line we carry can be motorized with a remote, wall switch, or app, and most can run on a schedule.

Do you install outdoor shades? +

Yes. Retractable Screens and outdoor shades are built for sun and wind and installed by the same team that does your interior windows.

Warm Dallas living room with custom shades at golden hour
Free In-Home Consultation

See the fabrics in your own light

We bring sheer, light-filtering, and blackout samples to your home, hold them up in your own light, and measure every window while we are there. You leave with clear recommendations and pricing — no obligation.

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