Banded Shades are sleek, simple, and easy to operate, giving them an edge on the traditional window blind. When considering the options and factors involved, it can be nice to have a ballpark cost in mind. We hope to provide you with a general price point in this article, and then address a few factors that might impact it.
What Are Banded Shades?
A banded shade, sometimes called a zebra shade, is a roller shade designed with alternating bands of opaque and sheer fabric. As you close and lift the shade, you can adjust the sheer bands to be in line with each other, revealing the outside view and letting in the light. Or, in the evening, simply move the shade until the opaque and sheer bands overlap, keeping things private or darkened.
How Much Will I Spend?
We have chosen three trusted brands as our examples for this article: Lafayette, Alta, and Hunter Douglas.
Lafayette: AllureR Transitional Shades, cord loop
- Single window (36x60) price range: $325 - $600
- Double window (72x60) price range: $525 - $1,100
Alta: Dual Shades, cord loop
- Single window (36x60) price range: $450 - $825
- Double window (72x60) price range: $700 - $1,400
Hunter Douglas: Designer Banded Shades, cord loop
- Single window (36x60) price range: $650-$1,050
- Double window (72x60) price range: $875-$1,700
How Can I Customize My Shades?
Fabric/Textile: There are multiple options to choose from when picking the right shades. Fabrics come in many colors and hues like white, blue, pink, yellow, green, and more. The opacity of the textile can vary as well, providing blackout or light-filtering possibilities.
Cassette: All three of the examples listed above include a cassette with the base model of the roller shade.
Cordless: Most manufacturers have a cordless option for homeowners who prefer a streamlined, child-friendly option. These mechanisms can range in surcharge from $100 - $120 per shade. Hunter Doulgas, however, offers a cordless option for no extra charge.
Motorization: Adding a motor to your window treatments saves time and hassle. However, the price range is quite wide, depending on the type of motorization you opt for. A simple power wand can be as little as $100 extra per shade, while some systems of automation can reach up to $800 per shade. One of the most popular motors among homeowners in the Upstate is what we call the “internal rechargeable motor.” Hunter Doulgas offers this kind of motor for approximately $550 per shade.
Banded shades offer a variety of lighting effects along with a clean and simple look. Choosing window treatments is important for the feel and mood of your home, and we hope that this article helps you as you decide what is right for your space.