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From riverfront homes to West Bradenton ranches, West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades. We bring real fabric swatches to every free in-home consultation.
Roller shades with solar screen fabric suit most Bradenton homes. A 3% fabric cuts glare from the Manatee River or Palma Sola Bay and keeps the view. Zebra shades suit bedrooms and street-facing rooms. West Shore Shade measures and installs with our own crew after a free in-home consultation.
Bradenton has a wide mix of homes. Older neighborhoods near downtown include bungalows and early Florida houses. West Bradenton has many mid-century ranch homes with sliders and jalousie-era window openings. Newer subdivisions to the east have taller ceilings and larger glass. Each style needs a different shade plan. We look at every room before we suggest a fabric.
Water shapes the light in much of the city. Homes along the Manatee River face strong glare from the north and west. Homes near Palma Sola Bay and Perico Bayou see bright reflected light late in the day. A 3% solar screen roller shade handles that glare well. It still lets you see the water.
Older Bradenton homes often have windows that are not square. Some have arched tops or narrow side lights. We measure each opening by hand during your free in-home consultation. Inside mounts and outside mounts each suit different frames. We will show you which works best on each window.
Salt air near the bay and river can be hard on some materials. Roller fabrics and enclosed cassettes help protect the shade roll from dust and humidity. Our own crew installs every shade, and we stand behind the work. We bring real fabric swatches to your free in-home consultation. You see each fabric against your own walls and water view.
Every style is custom-made for your windows with chain or cordless lift. Here is how each one fits homes in this area.
Roller shades handle the river and bay glare many Bradenton homes face. Pick a 1% solar screen for privacy or a 10% screen for a clearer view. A 3-inch Q Box or Illusion cassette covers the fabric roll for a finished look.
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Zebra shades suit Bradenton bungalows and ranch homes close to the street. One pull lines up sheer or solid bands for light or privacy. Choose light-filtering or dim-out fabric.
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Woven wood shades match the relaxed style of many older Bradenton homes. Bamboo, ramie and paper blends add natural texture. Add a liner if a room faces the street at night.
Woven wood details →Water reflects extra sun into Bradenton homes near the river and bay. The U.S. Department of Energy has measured this effect. About 76% of sunlight on standard double-pane windows enters as heat in the cooling season. A solar screen roller shade on west-facing glass blocks part of that heat at the window.
The same roller, zebra and woven wood styles come motorized. Use a remote, a wall switch or your smart-home app. Every motor carries our lifetime motor warranty.
Solar screen roller shades handle river glare best. A 3% openness fabric cuts most glare and still shows the water. A 1% fabric gives more privacy with less view. We bring real swatches so you can test each one at your window.
Yes, we fit shades on many older windows that are out of square. We measure each opening by hand. An outside mount can cover gaps that an inside mount would show. Our own crew checks every frame before ordering.
Unlined woven wood shades show silhouettes when lights are on at night. A light-filtering or room-darkening liner adds privacy. The liner sits behind the woven fabric. We show liner options during your free in-home consultation.
Yes, financing is available through Enhancify. You can ask about it during your free in-home consultation. We give every quote in person after we measure your windows. You can then decide how you want to pay.
Our own crew measures and installs across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Find your area below.
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Every West Shore Shade quote is done in person, because every opening is different. Tap what you’re interested in and answer a few quick questions so we arrive prepared. A real person from our Gibsonton showroom calls to set up your free visit.
No pressure and no guesswork. One local team takes you from first call to final install.
Call (813) 252-6813 or send a quick form. Tell us what you want to shade and we will set a visit time that works for you.
We measure your space, bring real fabric and finish samples, and give you a detailed, no-obligation quote. Prefer to see it first? Walk into our Gibsonton showroom.
Our own crew installs. No subcontractors. Every job carries an itemized warranty, including a lifetime warranty on tubular motors.
Financing available through Enhancify. Serving Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Bradenton & Venice.
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“Matt is awesome and the team did a great job! Exceeded our expectations”
“Months later and my Garage Screen is working perfectly! Thank you guys so much for a job well done!”
“West Shore Shades had the best customer service and most fair pricing. Highly recommend!”
“Our motorized shades were installed 4 years ago and have held up perfectly even through the hurricanes!”
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