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Longboat Key homes look out on the Gulf on one side and Sarasota Bay on the other. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades for that bright, open light.
Solar screen roller shades suit most Longboat Key condos. They cut glare from the Gulf or Sarasota Bay and keep the water view. Blackout rollers suit bedrooms. West Shore Shade checks fabric choices against your association rules at a free in-home consultation. Our own crew installs every shade.
Longboat Key is a narrow barrier island between the Gulf and Sarasota Bay. Gulf of Mexico Drive runs its full length. The island spans both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Many residents live in condo buildings with large glass doors and balconies. Single-family homes along the bay often have docks and wide water views. Each side of the island gets a different kind of light.
Gulf-side units face strong afternoon and sunset glare. Bay-side homes see bright morning light off the water. Both sides benefit from solar screen roller shades. A 3% fabric cuts glare and still shows the water. Bedrooms often add a blackout layer on a double roller.
Many Longboat Key condos and club communities have rules on window coverings. These rules often cover the color seen from outside. A white or neutral back side usually fits. Bring your rules to your free in-home consultation. We will match fabric options to them.
Many owners spend only part of the year on the key. We can plan the visit and install around your time in Florida. Salt air reaches most windows here. An enclosed cassette helps protect the shade roll. Our own crew measures and installs each shade. We bring real fabric swatches, so you can see each one against the water. Your quote comes in person at the visit.
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 glare from both the Gulf and Sarasota Bay. Solar screens from 1% to 10% openness let you balance privacy and view. A double roller adds blackout for bedrooms on the same window.
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Zebra shades suit Longboat Key guest rooms and dens that need adjustable light. One pull shifts the bands between sheer and solid. Choose light-filtering or dim-out fabrics.
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Woven wood shades bring natural texture to island homes. Flax, bamboo and paper blends suit coastal rooms. Add a liner for privacy when lights are on at night.
Woven wood details →Longboat Key windows face open water on both sides of the island. The U.S. Department of Energy tracks this kind of heat gain. About 76% of sunlight on standard double-pane windows enters as heat in summer. Solar screen roller shades on Gulf- and bay-facing glass help cut that heat.
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.
Many Longboat Key condo boards do have rules for window coverings seen from outside. Rules often require a white or neutral back side. Bring your rules to your free in-home consultation. We will show fabrics that meet them.
Yes, we plan the visit and install around your time in Florida. We hold the free in-home consultation while you are here. Our own crew installs on a date that works for you. We confirm each date before we arrive.
No, solar screens do not give full privacy at night. When lights are on inside, people can see in. A double roller adds a blackout or light-filtering layer for evenings. It shares one headrail with the solar screen.
We visit your home at a time that suits you. We bring real fabric swatches and measure each window. We talk through roller, zebra and woven wood options. We give your quote in person before we leave.
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.
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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.
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Our own crew installs. No subcontractors. Every job carries an itemized warranty, including a lifetime warranty on tubular motors.
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