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South Tampa mixes older bungalows with tall new homes on the same street. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades to both. Our own crew does every install.
West Shore Shade often suggests solar screen roller shades for South Tampa rooms that face the bay. Blackout roller shades suit bedrooms in new two-story homes. Woven wood shades suit older bungalows. Zebra shades work well on street-facing windows. We match each room at a free in-home consultation.
South Tampa runs from downtown south toward MacDill Air Force Base. Hillsborough Bay lies to the east and Old Tampa Bay to the west. Many streets have a 1920s bungalow next to a brand-new two-story home. Each house needs a different plan for its windows.
Older homes often have wood windows in sizes that do not match today's standards. We measure each opening and choose inside or outside mounts to fit. Newer homes tend to have tall windows, transoms and wide sliders to the backyard. Those openings may need a 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 shade on one headrail.
Homes near Bayshore Boulevard face light that bounces off the water. Solar screen roller fabric cuts that glare and keeps the view. A 3% or 5% openness is a common middle ground. Bedrooms often need blackout fabric, since many families here want dark rooms for sleep.
Many families here also use a spare bedroom or bonus room as an office. Screen glare is a common complaint in those rooms. A light-filtering roller shade softens the light without making the room dark.
Lots here are often narrow, so homes sit close together. Side windows can face a neighbor only a few feet away. Light-filtering zebra or roller shades keep those rooms private and still bright. We show you real fabric swatches during your free in-home consultation.
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 bay glare that reaches homes near Bayshore Boulevard. A double roller pairs solar screen with blackout on one window for bedrooms. Our own crew mounts them on new-build sliders or older wood frames.
Roller shade details →
Zebra shades suit South Tampa side windows that face a close neighbor. Shift the bands to block the view and keep daylight. Dim-out zebra fabric darkens a room but is not full blackout.
Zebra shade details →
Woven wood shades suit the porches-and-wood-floors feel of older South Tampa bungalows. Bamboo and flax blends add texture without heavy drapes. Add a liner on street-facing rooms for privacy at night.
Woven wood details →South Tampa homes close to the bay get direct sun plus glare off the water. During the cooling season, about 76% of sunlight hitting standard double-pane windows enters and turns into heat. That figure comes from the U.S. Department of Energy. See the Department of Energy guide.
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, we fit designer shades on older wood windows. Many South Tampa bungalows have openings in odd sizes or slightly out of square. We measure each window ourselves. Then we choose an inside or outside mount so the shade hangs straight.
Roller shades work well on tall windows and transoms in new builds. Wide sliders can use a 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 shade that shares one headrail. That keeps a clean line across the glass. For high windows, motorized versions are also an option.
Many homeowners choose 3% or 5% solar screen for bay-facing rooms. Lower openness gives more privacy and less view. Higher openness keeps more view and lets in more light. We bring real swatches so you can compare them at your own window.
No, we give every quote in person. Your free in-home consultation lets us measure and see each window. You also choose fabrics from real swatches. The quote then matches your actual home and choices. Call (813) 252-6813 to book.
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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