Custom Zebra Shades
A zebra shade — also sold as a banded, layered or dual shade — is a loop of fabric striped with sheer and solid bands. Roll it so the solid bands line up and the window is covered; roll it a little further and the sheer bands align for a soft, open view.
That one adjustment is why people choose them for living and dining rooms: daylight and a view when you want them, privacy when you do not. Chain, cordless or motorized, under a 3-inch, 4-inch or curved cassette or an open rail.
- Alternating sheer and solid bands — view, glow, or privacy in one shade
- Chain, cordless, motor, or heavy-duty motor
- Square, curved, or 4″ cassette, or open rail
- Made to order in about 3 weeks; free shipping
Guides for this category
- Roller shades vs zebra shades
Same clean line at the window; the difference is whether you want an adjustable view or true room darkening.
- Blackout vs light filtering vs screen shades
Pick by what the room is for — sleep, soft daylight, or a view — then check how it behaves at night with the lights on.
- How to measure for blinds and shades
A steel tape, three measurements per dimension, and the nearest eighth of an inch — that is all it takes.
- How to install our blinds and shades
A level, a drill and about fifteen minutes per window.
Common questions
- Are zebra shades private at night?
- With the solid bands aligned, yes — about as private as a light-filtering roller shade. With the sheer bands open, silhouettes show after dark, the same as any sheer. Pair with drapery if you need full blackout.
- Zebra shade or roller shade?
- A roller shade is simpler and comes in true room-darkening fabrics; a zebra shade trades that for an adjustable view. Our roller vs zebra guide compares them room by room.
Not sure how to measure?
Our guide shows exactly where to hold the tape for an inside or outside mount. Or describe your window and a real person will walk you through it.