//Designer Roller, Solar and Banded Shades
Designer Roller & Solar Shades for Marin County
Hunter Douglas Designer Roller, Solar, and Banded Shades - 370+ fabrics, GreenScreen Sea-Tex UV protection, and PowerView motorization, measured and installed across Marin County and Petaluma.
//The Collection
The most versatile roller shade platform
The Designer shade family from Hunter Douglas is the most versatile roller shade platform available today. Designer Roller Shades span over 370 fabrics across sheer, light filtering, room darkening, and blackout opacities - the go-to choice when aesthetics and decorative flexibility are the priority. Every shade is custom-measured and fabricated to your exact window dimensions.
As an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer, Bay Blinds installs all three Designer collections - Roller, Solar, and Banded - with free in-home consultations across Novato, Mill Valley, and the greater Marin County area, bringing fabric samples directly to your home so you can evaluate colors and textures in your own light.
//Solar & UV
UV protection without losing the view
Designer Solar Shades are engineered specifically for UV and glare reduction using open-weave fabrics with measured openness factors from 1% to 14%. They block up to 99% of harmful UV rays while preserving your view of the outdoors: a 1% openness fabric blocks the most UV and glare, while a 5% openness fabric offers a brighter, more open feel with substantial UV filtering.
The GreenScreen Sea-Tex line uses yarn made from recycled ocean-bound plastics, available in five openness options for a sustainable fabric without compromising performance. For Marin County homes where UV protection is critical - particularly Lucas Valley hillside estates and Terra Linda rebuilds with expansive glass - solar shades protect hardwood flooring, art collections, and upholstered furniture from fading.
//Banded Shades
Light control without lifting
Designer Banded Shades feature alternating bands of sheer and solid fabric on a continuous loop. Instead of raising or lowering the shade, you shift the fabric bands so the sheer sections align for filtered light and a view, or the solid sections overlap for privacy and room darkening. The shade stays in a fixed position at the window, eliminating the need for a traditional lift mechanism.
This fixed-position design is especially appealing in contemporary and mid-century modern interiors where a clean, unbroken window line is part of the architectural language. Banded Shades pair well with other Hunter Douglas products in adjacent rooms, such as Silhouette Window Shadings or Duette Honeycomb Shades, creating a cohesive whole-home treatment plan.
//Operation & Automation
Cordless, or fully automated
All three Designer shade types are fully compatible with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 motorization, controlled from a smartphone app, voice assistant, or the PowerView Pebble remote. You can create automated schedules that adjust shades based on time of day or sunrise and sunset - closing during peak UV hours and reopening automatically in the evening.
Beyond PowerView, the Designer family offers SoftTouch, LiteRise cordless lift, and Cord Loop operating systems. Every shade is custom-measured to your window, and all cordless and motorized configurations comply with the ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child safety standard. Bay Blinds installs both battery-powered and hardwired PowerView systems throughout Marin County.
//Related Products & Solutions
//Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Designer Roller and Designer Solar Shades?
Designer Roller Shades use opaque and decorative fabrics available in over 370 colors and textures, ranging from sheer light filtering to full room darkening. Designer Solar Shades are engineered specifically for UV and glare reduction using open-weave fabrics with measured openness factors from 1% to 14%. Solar shades preserve your view of the outdoors while blocking harmful UV rays. Both share the same operating systems, including PowerView Gen 3 motorization and LiteRise cordless lift, so the choice comes down to whether your primary goal is decorative light control or UV protection with view preservation.
Are Designer Solar Shades effective for UV protection in Marin County?
Yes. Designer Solar Shades block up to 99% of harmful UV rays depending on the openness factor you select. A 1% openness fabric provides maximum UV protection while still allowing you to see through the shade to the outdoors. A 5% openness fabric balances UV filtering with a brighter, more open feel. For west-facing windows in Novato Terra Linda or Mill Valley hillside estates that receive intense afternoon sun, solar shades are one of the most effective solutions for protecting hardwood flooring, art collections, and upholstered furniture from fading.
What are Designer Banded Shades and how do they work?
Designer Banded Shades feature alternating bands of sheer and solid fabric on a continuous loop. Instead of raising or lowering the shade to adjust light, you shift the fabric bands so the sheer sections align for filtered light and a view, or the solid sections overlap for privacy and room darkening. The shade stays in a fixed position at the window, eliminating the need for a traditional lift mechanism. This makes Banded Shades an excellent choice for rooms where you want constant light adjustment without changing the shade height.
Can Designer Roller Shades be motorized with PowerView in my Marin County home?
Yes. All three Designer shade types, including Roller, Solar, and Banded, are fully compatible with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 motorization. PowerView allows you to control your shades from a smartphone app, voice assistant such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, or the PowerView Pebble remote. You can also create automated schedules that adjust shades based on time of day or sunrise and sunset. Bay Blinds installs both battery-powered and hardwired PowerView systems throughout Marin County.
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