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Custom Roller Shades in Ypsilanti, MI
Roller and solar shades give Ypsilanti lofts, condos and updated homes a clean look, cut glare on big street-facing windows and darken bedrooms with blackout fabrics. We bring fabric samples to your home and measure and install them free.
- Glare & UV reduction
- Solar, light filtering & blackout
- Cordless & motorized options
- Free measuring & installation
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What they are
Clean, simple shades for Ypsilanti lofts and homes
A roller shade is a single panel of fabric that winds onto a tube at the top of the window. Down, it’s a smooth, simple surface; up, it nearly disappears. That minimal look lets architecture do the talking, whether it’s exposed brick or original window trim.
Roller shades fit several kinds of Ypsilanti homes. Lofts and condos above storefronts downtown and in Depot Town often have tall, street-facing windows where solar screen fabrics cut glare and soften the view in from the sidewalk while keeping the room bright. In older houses, a roller shade mounted inside a deep window frame leaves the trim fully visible. Homes near busy streets or campus benefit from blackout fabrics in bedrooms, and light filtering fabrics give daytime privacy without darkening the room.
We carry roller shades from Hunter Douglas and Norman, including Norman Soluna™ shades with PrecisionLift™ cordless lifting, and many can be motorized for tall windows.
- Solar screen fabrics that keep the view
- Light filtering and blackout fabrics
- Cassette valances to hide the roll
Where roller shades work best
From sunny family rooms to dark-as-night bedrooms.
Family rooms
Solar fabrics cut TV glare and keep the backyard in view.
Home offices
Reduce screen glare without closing off the window.
Bedrooms
Blackout fabrics for late sleepers and night-shift workers.
Kitchens
A clean, easy-to-wipe look over sinks and breakfast nooks.
Light control, privacy and protection
What roller and solar shades do for a room.
Glare control
Solar fabrics take the harsh edge off direct sun.
UV protection
Help protect floors, furniture and art from fading.
Blackout
Room darkening and blackout fabrics for sleeping rooms.
Daytime privacy
Many fabrics give daytime privacy; we’ll explain night-time privacy for each.
Operating options & care
Cordless, motorized and low maintenance
Roller shades can be ordered with a continuous loop chain, with a cordless spring lift you guide by hand, or motorized. Norman’s PrecisionLift™ cordless system and Hunter Douglas PowerView® motorization are both popular choices, and motorization is especially handy for large or hard-to-reach windows. We install and set up any motorized shades.
Roller shades are easy to care for: dust them with a soft brush or vacuum on low, and spot clean gently with a damp cloth. Check the care label for your fabric before using any cleaner.
- Cordless, chain or motorized
- PrecisionLift™ and PowerView® options
- Dust and spot clean
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Roller shade questions
Common questions from Ypsilanti homeowners about roller and solar shades.
What works for big street-facing windows in a Depot Town or downtown loft?
Solar or light filtering roller shades keep the room bright while softening the view in during the day. At night, with lights on, solar fabrics can be seen through, so many owners add a room-darkening layer or choose a heavier fabric for privacy.
Will roller shades hide my Ypsilanti home’s original window trim?
Not if they’re mounted inside the frame. Older windows often have enough depth for an inside mount, which leaves the casing fully visible. We measure each window to confirm.
What is the difference between a roller shade and a solar shade?
A solar shade is a roller shade made with a screen-like fabric. It cuts glare and UV while keeping your view outside. Regular roller shades use light filtering or blackout fabrics for more privacy and darkness.
Are roller shades child safe?
Cordless options such as Norman PrecisionLift™ remove the loop cord entirely, and Norman offers products certified Best for Kids™.
How do I clean roller shades?
Dust them with a soft brush or a vacuum on low, and spot clean gently with a damp cloth. Follow the care label for your fabric.
Schedule Your Free Shop-At-Home Appointment
Tell us which windows in your Ypsilanti home or loft get the most sun and we’ll bring roller and solar fabrics to you.
100% Free & No Obligation
Expert guidance and an itemized quote with no high-pressure sales tactics.
Free Professional Installation
Every quote includes installation by our own in-house installers, plus cleanup.
Prefer to Talk Now?
Call (734) 999-4021, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm.
Request In-Home Consultation
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Metro Detroit Client Coverage Area
Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
Lifetime Installation Warranty
On top of the manufacturers’ coverage, The Blind Biz warrants its installation for as long as you own the product.
Lifetime Warranty
Hunter Douglas and Norman back their products with lifetime limited warranties, and we handle any claim for you.
Payment methods accepted:
All major credit cards incl. American Express, plus Zelle, PayPal, Venmo & Cash App
All major credit cards incl. American Express, plus Zelle, PayPal, Venmo & Cash App