Get Your Home Ready for Summer with Solar Shades

Every Austin homeowner knows that by June, your home heats up fast. Beyond that, there's glare, which can be a real deal-breaker for those who work from home or want to enjoy an afternoon binge-watch over a weekend.

Managing the natural light in your room can be stylish. At Hill Country Blinds, we've been helping our Austin neighbors balance summer sun and style for years. Here are our go-to products for making the most of that light. 

What Solar Shades Do

Solar shades are made from an open-weave screen fabric that filters sunlight as it comes through the glass. The key spec to know is the openness factor, which is expressed as a percentage. A 3% openness fabric blocks more light and heat than a 10% openness fabric, which stays more transparent and keeps more of your outdoor view.

Beyond comfort, solar shades also block UV rays that cause flooring, furniture, and upholstery to fade over time. You get a cooler, more comfortable room without having to close off your windows completely.

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller & Solar Shades

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades and solar window shades are a strong option for homeowners who want reliable light control with a clean, low-profile look. These shades come in a wide range of designer colors and fabrics, so there's sure to be a style that resonates with you. The fabrics are designed to reduce glare and heat gain while holding up to daily use.

For hard-to-reach windows, Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation lets you raise and lower your shades with a remote or a smartphone app. Roller and solar shades filter light, rather than completely black it out, which is a must for those who don't want to close off their home in the name of enjoying added comfort indoors.

Alta® Window Fashions is another brand we carry at Hill Country Blinds, and their roller shades are a practical choice for rooms where you want a simple, modern look. Alta® Roller Shades span an extensive collection of colors and textures - all in a range of opacities that give you total freedom over how much natural light gently filters through.

For greater flexibility, Alta® Dual Shades combine a light-filtering front with a room-darkening back panel, giving you two levels of light control on a single roller. We love this in bedrooms where bright light during the day is refreshing, but great sleep demands near-total darkness.

Keep Cool with Roller Shades and Solar Shades near Austin, TX

At Hill Country Blinds, we bring samples directly to you. There is no showroom to visit. We come to your home, show you options in your actual lighting conditions, and help you choose the right fabric and opacity for each window. 

We serve the greater Austin, Texas area, including Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Spicewood Springs, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Gainesville, and all surrounding areas. If you're ready to get your home ready for summer, contact us today to schedule a free in-home consultation and see our solar shades for windows in person.