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Odessa homes are often custom builds on large lots, with high ceilings, transom windows and lake or pasture views. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades to those larger, varied windows.
Custom Odessa homes often need a mix. Roller shades handle large lake-facing glass and wide sliders. Woven wood suits rural views and high-ceiling living rooms. Zebra shades work in bedrooms and offices. West Shore Shade measures every custom size at a free in-home consultation and quotes in person.
Odessa sits in northwest Hillsborough County along Gunn Highway and State Road 54. It keeps a rural feel, with large lots, horse farms and lakes such as Lake Keystone. Many homes are custom builds. Window sizes vary from room to room. Some older homes sit on the lakes, while newer homes fill planned sections.
Custom homes often have high ceilings and transom windows above doors and picture windows. Owners usually leave transoms open and shade the main window below. Wide sliders open to pool cages and long views. A 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 roller setup covers these cleanly. High windows may sit out of reach, so chain lifts or motorized versions help.
Often less for privacy from neighbors and more for darkness and heat. Large lots mean fewer homes look in. Nights are darker than in the city, so lit rooms stand out from the road or the lake. Bedrooms still need blackout or a lined shade. Woven wood with a room-darkening liner fits that need.
Lake homes take glare off the water in the afternoon. Pasture-facing rooms take open sun with few trees. Our own crew measures every custom opening during your free in-home consultation. Our own crew installs every shade, with no subcontractors. Call (813) 252-6813 to book a visit.
Every style is custom-made for your windows with chain or cordless lift. Here is how each one fits homes in this area.
Odessa lake homes need solar screen rollers on the water side. A 5% openness cuts glare and keeps the view of the lake. For high-ceiling rooms, a 4" flat fascia gives a clean top line.
Roller shade details →
Zebra shades suit Odessa bedrooms and home offices. Close the bands at night when a lit room is visible from the road. Offset them by day for soft light.
Zebra shade details →
Woven wood shades match the rural, open setting of many Odessa properties. Kenaf blends such as Smokey or Silage suit a ranch-style great room. Add Roman folds or a valance for a finished look.
Woven wood details →Odessa homes on lakes and open pasture often get sun with little tree cover. About 76% of sunlight falling on standard double-pane windows enters to become heat in the cooling season. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Saver site reports that figure. Shading the sunny side helps.
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.
Yes. Every designer shade we sell is made to your measured size. Custom Odessa homes often have different window sizes in each room. Our own crew measures each opening during your free in-home consultation. Wide openings can share one headrail.
Most owners leave transoms open and shade the main window below. This keeps daylight high in the room and keeps the shape visible. If a transom causes glare, we can discuss options for it at your free in-home consultation.
Yes, unlined woven wood shows silhouettes when lights are on inside. Odessa nights are dark, so lit rooms stand out. A light-filtering liner reduces that. A room-darkening liner adds the most privacy and darkness for bedrooms.
A chain lift works on most sizes and holds the shade at any height. Cordless lift is available on eligible configurations, including Easy Rise on select zebra shades. For very large or high windows, motorized versions are also available.
Our own crew measures and installs across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Find your area below.
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