{"title":"Vertical Blinds and Shades for Large Windows","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large window is usually the best thing in the room and the hardest thing to cover. A picture window, a corner of glass or a whole wall of panes brings in the light and the view, but it also throws glare across the floor, heats the room through the afternoon and puts everything on show once the lamps come on at night. Vertical blinds for large windows take a different approach, and this page puts them side by side with the wide shades we build, all made to the size you measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVertical blinds and the shades to compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical blinds\u003c\/strong\u003e lead this page. Upright vanes break a long stretch of glass into a steady rhythm, which suits a wide window and helps a room with a lower ceiling feel taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight filtering and blackout cellular shades\u003c\/strong\u003e are the widest single shades we make. On a bead chain the 38 mm cell reaches 197 inches wide and 157 inches high, so a long window can be covered by one shade rather than several. The honeycomb also holds a layer of air against the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight filtering roller shades\u003c\/strong\u003e give the flattest, simplest face for a living room window you want screened rather than darkened. \u003cstrong\u003eSolar shades\u003c\/strong\u003e are for the window where the view is the point. They come at 1, 3, 5 and 10 percent openness, blocking roughly 80, 70, 60 and 50 percent of the light, so you can cut glare and still see out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few design notes. On a big window the covering becomes a wall surface, so choose a color close to the wall rather than a contrast, and the window will feel larger. Keep the same product across every pane in a run of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWidth, height and lift limits on large windows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth is where large windows get specific, so check these before you choose. Cellular shades on a bead chain reach 197 inches wide. On a cordless lift they cover 12 to 94 inches wide and up to 94 inches high. Motorized cellular reaches 126 inches wide but stops at 79 inches high and needs at least 23 inches of width, so a tall window and a motor is the combination to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight filtering roller reaches 98 3\/8 inches wide on our squared cassette, and blackout and sunscreen fabrics stop at 94 1\/2 inches on the same cassette, because heavier goods are milled on narrower rolls. If a fabric roll is narrower than the system allows, the fabric becomes the limit, and two of our series run on rolls of about 90 inches. Any roller shade over 100 inches high moves to the 43 mm tube and the large cassette, which reaches 118 inches wide and 120 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motor is worth considering on any big shade you raise every day. Smart control runs from a remote, a wall switch or an app, with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomePod supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring and installing a large window yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide openings are the ones most likely to be out of square, so measure the width at the top, middle and bottom and use the smallest figure rounded down to the nearest 1\/8 inch. Measure the height on both sides. For an inside mounted cellular shade, the shade is built 1\/4 inch narrower than the opening. For an outside mount, add 3 7\/8 inches to both the width and the height so the shade overlaps the frame and closes the light gap at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoller shades mount on a cassette bracket with a 6 mm drill bit and come with anchors for drywall and masonry. Each bracket has four pre-drilled holes. Two screws on opposite sides suit a sound wall, and a wide, heavy shade should use all four. Hook the valance groove onto the bracket latch, press back until it clicks, and confirm that the top and rear have both locked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare vertical blinds with the wide shades here, hold samples against the glass at the brightest time of day, and send us your sizes. Every piece is made to measure and shipped direct to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"light-filtering-roller-shades","title":"Light Filtering Roller Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single panel of light filtering fabric on a rolling tube, finished in a squared cassette. Lowered, it turns hard daylight into an even glow and gives you privacy without shutting the room down. Living rooms, kitchens and home offices are where it earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric softens and spreads the light coming through it, so the room stays usable in daylight with the shade fully down. It reduces glare on screens without the lamps going on at noon. Light filtering fabric is not a blackout, and it is not a privacy fabric after dark once the lights are on inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain drives the shade and stops free at any height. A chain tensioner is fitted as standard so the loop stays anchored and out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassette colours are white, beige, grey and black, with the option to wrap the cassette in your shade fabric for a continuous look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery shade carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Motors, controls and accessories are covered separately for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513654800686,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/DY-G059-01_1_1.png?v=1788404833"},{"product_id":"blackout-cellular-shades","title":"Blackout Cellular Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoneycomb shades built from 38 mm cells, roughly an inch and a half deep, that collapse into a tight stack as the shade rises. The cell structure holds a pocket of air across the face of the window and gives the shade its clean pleated look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blackout fabric stops light through the panel, so the room goes dark rather than dim. The stack is compact when raised, which keeps the top of the window clear and makes cellular a good answer where a bulkier shade would eat into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top down bottom up build is available, letting you drop the shade from the top for daylight while the bottom stays closed for privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain raises and lowers the shade and holds it at any height. The chain is fitted with a tensioner as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control. Motorized cellular is limited in height, so it suits standard windows rather than tall ones. We will confirm what your opening can take before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513654931758,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/blackout-cellular-shades__gray.png?v=1787951010"},{"product_id":"light-filtering-cellular-shades","title":"Light Filtering Cellular Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoneycomb shades in a light filtering fabric, built from 38 mm cells, roughly an inch and a half deep. The cells fold flat into a compact stack as the shade rises and give the face its even pleated texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric spreads daylight across the room instead of letting it through in a hard shaft, so a room stays bright with the shade fully lowered and the glare is gone. It gives you daytime privacy while keeping the window working as a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top down bottom up build is available, so you can bring the shade down from the top for light and leave the lower half closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain raises and lowers the shade and holds it at any height. The chain is fitted with a tensioner as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control. Motorized cellular is limited in height, so it suits standard windows rather than tall ones. We will confirm what your opening can take before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513654964526,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/White_ef8c3db6-9e30-4bb4-9ed2-33f34462572c.png?v=1788403665"},{"product_id":"solar-shades","title":"Solar Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolar shades cut glare and the heat that comes with it while keeping your view of the outside. The fabric is an open weave, so instead of blocking the window it works like sunglasses for the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree openness levels are available. One percent is the tightest weave, with the most glare control and the most privacy, and the least view through. Three percent sits in the middle. Five percent is the most open, with the clearest view out and the least screening. As a rule, a darker fabric gives you a sharper view out, and a lighter fabric bounces more heat and glare but hazes the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing before you choose. Solar shades work by daylight. At night, with the lights on inside, the effect reverses and an open weave will not give you privacy. Pair them with a blackout shade on a bedroom window, or choose one percent where privacy matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain drives the shade and stops free at any height. A chain tensioner is fitted as standard so the loop stays anchored and out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as an open roll or in a squared cassette that conceals the tube and hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery shade carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Motors, controls and accessories are covered separately for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518348882222,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/light-gray-solar-shade.png?v=1788452975"},{"product_id":"vertical-blinds","title":"Vertical Blinds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade-to-measure vertical blinds with 3½″ vanes and a matching, squared 3½″ valance. Choose White (Snow White), Pearl, or Oyster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotate the vanes with the wand to adjust light and privacy. Use the continuous cord loop to draw the vanes across the headrail. Choose left stack, right stack, or a center split, with the wand and cord loop on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable from 24″ to 191″ wide and 48″ to 144″ tall, in ⅛″ increments. 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