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Sarasota homes range from downtown high-rise condos to mid-century modern houses. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades. We bring real swatches to every free in-home consultation.
For Sarasota condos with floor-to-ceiling glass, solar screen roller shades work best. They cut bay glare and keep the skyline or water view. Zebra and woven wood shades suit bungalows and mid-century homes. West Shore Shade measures every window at a free in-home consultation and installs with our own crew.
Sarasota has one of the most varied housing mixes on the Gulf Coast. Downtown and the bayfront have high-rise condos with floor-to-ceiling glass. Neighborhoods like Laurel Park and the Rosemary District have bungalows and newer townhomes. The city is also known for mid-century homes from the Sarasota School of Architecture. Lido Key and Siesta Key sit just across the bay. Each part of the city calls for a different shade plan.
Condos facing Sarasota Bay get strong glare from the water. Wall-to-wall glass also lets in a lot of heat. A 3% solar screen roller shade cuts both. Many condo associations have rules on how shades look from outside. A neutral back side often meets those rules. We check fabric options against your rules at the free in-home consultation.
Mid-century modern homes often have long walls of glass and clerestory windows. Clean roller shades in a slim cassette suit that style. High clerestory windows may need a motorized version. Ask about both during your visit.
Bungalows and older homes often have smaller windows close to the sidewalk. Zebra shades give daytime privacy there. Woven wood shades add texture in older rooms. Our own crew measures each window and installs every shade. We bring real fabric swatches to your free in-home consultation. You see each one in your own light before you choose.
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 suit the floor-to-ceiling glass in many Sarasota condos. A 3% solar screen cuts bay glare and keeps the view of the water or skyline. Slim cassettes fit the clean lines of mid-century homes.
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Zebra shades work well in Sarasota bungalows and townhomes near busy streets. Shift the bands to let in daylight or close them for privacy. Choose light-filtering or dim-out fabrics.
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Woven wood shades add natural texture to older Sarasota homes. Flax and ramie weaves pair well with wood floors and white walls. A room-darkening liner adds privacy at night.
Woven wood details →Sarasota Bay and the Gulf reflect strong sun into nearby homes and condos. The U.S. Department of Energy explains how much of that sun becomes heat. About 76% of sunlight on standard double-pane windows enters as heat in the cooling season. Solar screen roller shades on west-facing glass cut that heat and glare.
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 Sarasota condo associations do set 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 fit them.
Roller shades in a slim cassette suit most mid-century homes. They keep a clean line across long glass walls. Solar screen fabric keeps the outdoor view. High clerestory windows may need a motorized version. We check each opening during your visit.
Yes, roller shades cover most floor-to-ceiling condo glass. Wide openings can use 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 shades on one headrail. We measure each opening and check the ceiling or wall for mounting. Our own crew installs every shade.
Blackout fabric stops light through the fabric itself. Light can still leak around the edges. Side channels and a bottom channel block that edge light. The ZeroLux system uses an enclosed cassette with both. It suits bedrooms and media rooms.
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.
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.
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