A softer way to adjust the light
Let daylight filter in, then shift the fabric bands for more privacy without lifting the whole shade. We'll help you find a layered shade that gives your room the look and light you want.
Stuart · Treasure Coast · South Florida
Family-owned and operated in Stuart, with three generations of window treatment experience.
Find your fabric and controls
Layered shades are also called zebra or banded shades. Two layers of sheer and opaque fabric move past one another to change the view and light. Choose the fabric for your room first, then decide whether you want manual or motorized operation.
Adjust the bands or raise the shade with powered controls. It's a convenient option for high windows or several shades you want to operate together.
We'll explain the power and control choices for your shade. App, voice or scheduling features depend on the motor and any additional equipment.
Opaque bands give you more coverage when closed, making this an option for rooms where you want less daylight.
Some light can still enter around the edges. If a darker bedroom is your priority, we'll show you how a closed layered shade compares with an opaque roller shade.
Soften daylight while keeping a light fabric look at the window. Shift the bands to change how much light and view come through.
We'll show you the fabric open and closed and explain how privacy changes with daylight and lighting inside the room.
Tom Shinn grew up around his family's window treatment business and founded The Shutter Factory in 2018. Our family-owned and operated team draws on three generations of industry experience when helping you choose. With layered shades, that means looking beyond a swatch to how the bands, neighboring windows and daily light work together.
See more than a fabric swatch
You'll use a layered shade in different positions throughout the day. We help you understand each one, from light coming through the sheer bands to the more covered look when the bands overlap.
Line up the sheer bands for a more open view, or overlap them with the opaque bands for greater coverage. Raising the shade clears the window and gathers the fabric at the top.
We look at neighboring windows together. The opening heights, fabric and headrail positions affect how the bands line up, so these details are planned before ordering.
If you are choosing for a bedroom, tell us how dark you like it. We'll explain the coverage of each fabric and whether an opaque roller shade would better suit your needs.
Thoughtful measuring and fitting
We measure the openings and help you choose how the shades will mount. For adjacent windows, we plan band alignment and control positions together. After installation, we check the movement and show you the open, closed and raised positions.
We'll also explain care and the warranty for your selected shades.
Request a Free In-Home ConsultationA quote for your rooms
Shade size, fabric, headrail and controls affect the price. Motorization and the work needed to coordinate neighboring windows can also make a difference.
Tell us which windows you are updating and the budget you have in mind. We'll help you choose the fabric and controls that suit the project.
A few helpful answers
Yes. Zebra, banded and layered commonly describe this alternating-band style. The two layers move past each other to change the light and view through the window.
Yes, if the fabric's privacy and light reduction suit how you sleep. Light can remain at the edges, even with opaque bands. We'll show you the difference between layered shades and opaque roller shades if a darker room matters most.
We look at the windows together before ordering. Alignment depends on opening heights, headrail positions and the chosen fabric. We'll explain what is possible for your layout.
Samples brought to your home
Our Stuart-based family business visits homes across the Treasure Coast and South Florida. Find your community in our service areas or contact us to see layered shade fabrics at home.
See the light change for yourself
We'll bring fabric samples and explain how the shades work during your free in-home consultation.