Roller Shades
Simple is in. Privacy is in. Large windows are in. Here is where a roller shade sings to us all. It used to be—back in the day—that more is better. For example, that is where the concept of puddling the drapery came from. If you have ever travelled to Europe and seen all the fabulous expensive fabrics puddling the floor, well, that meant that you had enough money to waste on fabric. Today, we now have the exact opposite. The architects view the world differently now with their designs and simple is in. This is where a roller shade comes into the design as we are following the lead of the architect. Oftentimes I design a double roller shade, one blackout and one solar with a self valance. The solar shade allows for you to be able to look out during the day, and at night, the blackout shade can come down to provide room darkening. Sounds like a hassle, it’s not. We can use rechargeable motors on each shade and they can be programmed so you can create scenes on your phone. Now, that is technology at its best.
What's the difference between roller shades and other shade styles?
Roller shades roll into a slim tube at the top of the window, giving a clean, minimal profile compared to the soft folds of Roman shades. Jacoby Company fits them in a range of opacities from sheer to blackout depending on the room's light and privacy needs.
Can roller shades be motorized?
Yes. Jacoby Company offers motorized roller shades for windows that are large, high, or controlled on a daily schedule, alongside standard manual chain or cordless operation.
Are roller shades good for bathrooms and kitchens?
Roller shades in moisture-resistant fabrics hold up well in bathrooms and kitchens, where wood shutters or heavier drapery can be more vulnerable to humidity.
Do roller shades come in blackout fabric?
Yes - blackout roller shades are a common choice for bedrooms and media rooms where full light control matters, alongside lighter filtering options for living spaces.
Can roller shades be made cordless for child safety?
Yes. Jacoby Company offers cordless and cord-free roller shades, which removes the strangulation hazard that corded shades pose to young children and pets.