Local Shades & Blinds
Zebra Shades
Want a modern, stylish window treatment that gives you elegant light control without complicated mechanisms? Zebra Shades, also known as dual shades or transitional shades, are a top choice for homeowners who love a sleek aesthetic with functional flexibility. At Local Shades and Blinds, we offer custom Zebra Shades from premium brands like Alta, Norman, and Lutron—designed for the way you live, work, and relax. Whether you're outfitting a contemporary home or a home office, Zebra Shades bring a clean, versatile look with layers of smart performance.
What Are Zebra Shades?
Zebra Shades are made of alternating horizontal bands of sheer and solid fabric. As you raise or lower the shade, the bands align to either let light filter through the sheers or block light using the solid panels. When aligned, the sheer stripes allow a soft glow and filtered view. When offset, the solid bands overlap to create full privacy and light control. And when fully raised, the entire shade rolls up neatly into a compact headrail. Think of them as the modern evolution of roller shades, with far more flexibility and a beautiful layered texture.
Why Choose Zebra Shades?
Zebra shades combine functionality with modern design, offering the ability to shift seamlessly between sheer and solid fabric with a single smooth movement. This unique construction allows you to maintain your outside view while still reducing glare and protecting your interiors from harmful UV rays. Easy to care for, they are naturally dust-resistant and require only a light dusting to keep them looking their best.
With dozens of fabrics and finishes available—ranging from crisp whites and warm wood tones to bold, contemporary grays—zebra shades can be customized to suit any aesthetic. They are available in both cordless and motorized options, making them a safe and stylish choice for households with children or pets. For added convenience, they can also integrate with smart home systems such as Lutron, Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, giving you full control at the touch of a button or with a simple voice command. Every shade is custom fit to your exact window dimensions, ensuring a clean, symmetrical finish that looks intentional in any space. Whether your style is minimal and modern or warm and transitional, zebra shades provide a versatile solution that enhances both form and function.
Best Rooms for Zebra Shades
Zebra shades are one of the most adaptable window treatments, making them a smart choice for a wide variety of spaces. In living rooms, they allow natural light to filter in during the day while providing privacy at night. Home offices benefit from their ability to reduce screen glare without completely blocking outside views, and bedrooms can be outfitted with room-darkening fabrics for a more restful sleep environment. Their sleek, compact design makes them easy to clean and a great fit for kitchens, while dining rooms gain a contemporary edge softened by layered fabric. Even transitional areas like hallways and entryways can be elevated with zebra shades, which bring both privacy and style. They’re also a practical solution for commercial spaces, offering a clean, professional look that’s simple to operate. Particularly popular in open floor plans, zebra shades provide consistent light control across multiple windows, creating a cohesive, modern aesthetic throughout your home or office.
Fabric & Color Options
Our zebra shades are available in a wide range of curated fabric collections from trusted brands like Alta and Norman, giving you the flexibility to match your shades to your home’s style. Sheer and light-filtering fabrics include soft sheers in shades of white, ivory, and linen, as well as light-filtering solid bands that create a warm, inviting glow. Subtle patterns and textures are also available to add depth and visual interest without overwhelming the space. For those who need more privacy, room-darkening fabrics feature more opaque solid bands that are ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms. These fabrics still allow light to filter through when aligned with the sheers, giving you versatile control over brightness and privacy.
The color palette spans from crisp whites and soft off-whites to warm neutrals like taupe, sand, and gray, as well as bolder choices such as charcoal, espresso, and matte black. For a truly personalized finish, custom color matching is also available. Every fabric in our collection is UV- and fade-resistant, ensuring long-lasting durability and beauty that will continue to enhance your home for years to come.
Operation & Smart Upgrades
Zebra shades can be customized with either manual or motorized operation to suit your lifestyle. Cordless lift systems offer clean lines and enhanced safety for homes with children or pets, while chain-operated loop systems provide smooth, straightforward control. For those who prefer modern convenience, motorized zebra shades allow you to raise, lower, or adjust alignment using a remote or smartphone. These can also be integrated into smart home systems, giving you hands-free operation through voice assistants or automated schedules. Many of our motorized options are powered by Lutron, an industry leader known for precision and reliability. Motorization is an especially popular upgrade for tall or hard-to-reach windows, tech-forward homes, or anyone who simply wants the luxury of effortless control at the touch of a button.
Custom Fit & Finish Options
At Local Shades and Blinds, we don’t believe in “almost” fitting your windows—every zebra shade is carefully measured, custom-made to order, and installed by our own in-house professionals. From a single kitchen window to an entire wall of sliding glass doors, our team ensures your shades are perfectly aligned, secure, and symmetrical. To complete the look, you can choose from a variety of finishing touches, including color-matched headrails, sleek cassette valances for a clean top mount, and bottom rail styles with fabric-wrapped hardware for a cohesive, designer appearance. The result is a flawless fit and a polished finish that enhances both the function and style of your space.
Easy to Clean, Long-Lasting Quality
Zebra shades are designed for effortless upkeep, making them a smart choice for busy households and commercial spaces alike. A quick dusting with a microfiber cloth or a pass with a vacuum’s brush attachment is all it takes to keep them looking fresh. The high-quality materials are engineered to resist common issues such as dust buildup, moisture in most environments, UV fading, and even wrinkling or creasing from everyday use. Because we partner exclusively with trusted brands like Alta and Norman, every zebra shade we install is backed by limited lifetime warranties covering the fabric, operating mechanisms, and headrails. This combination of durability, easy maintenance, and warranty protection ensures your shades remain both beautiful and reliable for years to come.