Roller shades require no maintenance, do not collect dust because they have no horizontal surfaces, and in the event that they do need cleaning, are just one single piece of fabric – no strings to work around or nooks to get into. There’s even a vertical style for your patio door (see our vertital solutions page)

Maxxmar’s roman shades are produced using the same fabrics as their rollers – most roller fabrics can be used in a roller shade. Flat romans give a home a sleek, modern look, while hobbled romans have more traditional appeal.

Although they are a bit more expensive than faux wood blinds, they are still quite affordable. Style-wise, wood blinds punch well above their weight class. They are a great way to get something very attractive, yet affordable without looking like you went the “cheap route”.

Faux wood blinds are a hybrid product made of composite material. Though they are heavier than wood blinds, they are also sturdier and guaranteed not to warp up to 148 degrees fahrenheit.

More delicate than most other blind and shade materials, sheer shades are most recommended for homes where young children and pets won’t easily or frequently touch them.

As you operate the shade, the sheer and opaque segments pass by eachother. You can stop the shade in any position, which allows you to create a number of attractive patterns. Of course, this also gives you full control over light blockage and privacy.

If you are buying roller shades for the other windows, or you want a semi-premium solution for your patio door, then panel track shades are the way to go. Any roller fabric can be used to produce a panel track shade. The multiple overlapping panels (2-5) cascade to the left or right, exposing the majority of the opening to natural light.