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Opacity guide

Start with the room, not the fabric.

Opacity decides how much daylight, glare, and privacy you get. Match the room first — then choose color and mount.

  1. Blackout

    Best for bedrooms and media rooms when you want near-total light control.

  2. Semi-sheer

    Softens glare in living rooms while keeping daytime privacy.

  3. Sheer

    Preserves views and sky while filtering harsh high-altitude light.

Bedroom with blackout solar roller shades

Next step

Shop by opacity

Start with blackout, semi-sheer, or sheer — then configure fabric and size.

Shop shades

Help

Still unsure?

Send photos — we’ll recommend opacity and mount.

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