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Your AC stops running constantly. In Southlake summers, that’s not a small thing—blackout roller shades can cut your system’s runtime by 3 to 5 hours a day. That’s real money back in your pocket every month, and your home stays consistently cooler without fighting the Texas sun pouring through every window.
Your furniture stops fading. UV rays are relentless here, and they don’t just make rooms hot—they destroy rugs, artwork, and upholstery year after year. Interior roller shades with the right fabric block up to 99% of harmful UV light, which means what you’ve invested in your home actually lasts.
You get the exact light you want, when you want it. Blackout blinds for windows facing east or west give you complete darkness for better sleep or movie watching. Light-filtering options let natural glow in without the glare. And if you go motorized, you control it all without leaving the couch.
A Plus Shutters & Shades grew out of A Plus Home Remodel, a company with over a decade of construction experience right here in the Arlington area. We’re not a franchise or a national chain—we’re local, and we understand what Southlake homeowners deal with. The heat. The sun exposure. The need for quality that actually lasts.
We opened our dedicated shutter and shade showroom because we saw too many people getting sold cookie-cutter solutions that didn’t fit their windows or their lives. Our team brings real installation expertise, and we only work with high-quality materials—including Texas-made products—because we know what holds up in this climate.
You’re not getting a salesperson. You’re getting someone who’ll measure accurately, explain your options clearly, and install everything right the first time.
First, we come to your home for a free consultation. We measure every window you want covered, talk through what you’re trying to solve—heat, privacy, light control, whatever it is—and show you actual samples so you can see and feel the difference between fabrics. We’ll discuss roller shade blinds, blackout options, motorization, and operating systems. No pressure, just information.
Once you decide what works, we order everything custom-made to your exact measurements. This isn’t off-the-shelf stuff that almost fits. These are built specifically for your windows, down to the fraction of an inch.
Then we schedule installation at a time that works for you. Our team shows up, installs everything cleanly and correctly, and walks you through how to operate your new roller blinds for windows. We don’t leave until you’re comfortable with everything and the job site is clean.
That’s it. The whole process is straightforward, and you’re never left guessing what happens next.
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You get a massive selection of fabrics, colors, and opacity levels. Light-filtering fabrics soften harsh sunlight while keeping your view. Blackout window blinds block 100% of light for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms. We carry everything in between, and we’ll help you pick what makes sense for each room based on sun exposure and how you use the space.
You get precise mounting options. Inside mount for a clean, built-in look. Outside mount to cover the entire window frame and maximize light blockage. We measure for both and recommend what works best for your specific windows and goals.
You get operating systems that match your lifestyle. Standard roller shades with a simple pull chain. Cordless options for child safety and cleaner aesthetics. Motorized and smart-home-integrated systems that let you control everything from your phone or voice commands. In Southlake, where smart home features are increasingly standard, motorization isn’t just convenient—it’s becoming expected.
You also get energy efficiency that’s measurable. The right blackout roller shades don’t just block light—they create an insulating barrier that keeps conditioned air inside. In a place where summer temps regularly hit the high 90s and low 100s, that’s a functional upgrade, not a luxury.
It depends on your windows and sun exposure, but the numbers are real. Blackout blinds can reduce your AC runtime by 3 to 5 hours per day during Southlake summers, which typically translates to 15% to 25% savings on cooling costs. That’s because up to 76% of the sunlight hitting a standard window converts directly into indoor heat.
West- and south-facing windows are the biggest offenders. If you have large windows or sliding glass doors on those sides, you’re basically heating your home for free all afternoon—and then paying to cool it back down. Blackout roller shades stop that cycle by blocking solar heat before it penetrates the glass.
The ROI is faster than most people expect. If you’re spending $250 to $400 a month on cooling in summer, quality roller blinds for windows can pay for themselves in two to three years, sometimes sooner. And they keep working for 10+ years with almost no maintenance.
Blackout shades block 100% of light. When they’re closed, the room goes dark—no glow around the edges, no light seeping through the fabric. These are what you want for bedrooms where you need total darkness for sleep, nurseries where you’re trying to keep a schedule, or media rooms where screen glare is an issue.
Light-filtering shades soften and diffuse sunlight without blocking it completely. You still get natural light in the room, but without the harsh glare and heat. These work well in living rooms, kitchens, and offices where you want brightness and a view, but not the blinding afternoon sun that makes screens unreadable and furniture uncomfortably hot.
There’s also a middle ground—room-darkening shades—that block most light but not all of it. Some people prefer these in bedrooms because they still allow a little ambient light in the morning. The right choice depends on the room, the direction your windows face, and how you use the space. We bring samples so you can see exactly what each option looks like in your actual lighting.
If you have hard-to-reach windows, large roller blinds, or multiple shades you want to control at once, motorization makes sense immediately. You’re not stretching or climbing to adjust them, and you’re not dealing with tangled cords or chains. You press a button or use your phone, and they move.
But the bigger reason people in Southlake go motorized is automation and smart home integration. You can program your blackout roller shades to close automatically when the sun hits a certain angle, keeping your home cooler without you thinking about it. You can open them on a schedule in the morning, or control them with Alexa or Google Assistant. If you’re already running smart thermostats, lighting, or security, motorized shades fit right into that system.
The cost difference isn’t as steep as it used to be, especially if you’re covering multiple windows. And once you have them, you use them more—which means you actually get the energy savings and UV protection you paid for. Manual shades only work if you remember to close them. Motorized ones do it for you.
From consultation to installation, you’re usually looking at two to four weeks. The timeline depends on how many windows you’re covering, what fabrics and options you choose, and the manufacturer’s production schedule. Custom blackout blinds are made to order, so there’s no way around the lead time—but that’s also why they fit perfectly and last longer than anything off the shelf.
The consultation itself takes about an hour, sometimes less if you already know what you want. We measure, show samples, talk through options, and give you a quote on the spot. Once you approve, we place the order and stay in touch about timing.
Installation day is quick. For most homes, we’re in and out in a few hours, even if we’re covering a dozen windows. Larger projects with motorization or complex window shapes might take longer, but we’ll give you an accurate estimate up front. And we don’t leave until everything’s working right and you know how to use it.
Yes. Custom roller blinds for windows can be made for almost any size or shape—oversized picture windows, angled skylights, arched windows, sliding glass doors, you name it. That’s the whole point of going custom instead of buying something pre-made that kind of fits.
Large windows are actually one of the best applications for roller shades because the design is so clean and functional. There’s no bulk, no stacking fabric, just a smooth roll of material that covers the entire opening. And if the window is especially wide, we can install multiple shades side by side with a seamless look.
For unusual shapes, we measure carefully and often recommend specific mounting or operating systems that work better for that configuration. Motorization is especially useful on tall or hard-to-reach windows where manual operation would be awkward. The key is accurate measurement and the right hardware—both of which we handle during the consultation and install.
No. That’s one of the reasons people choose them. Roller blinds for windows are about as low-maintenance as window treatments get. There are no slats to dust, no fabric folds that collect dirt, and no complicated mechanisms that need adjusting. Most of the time, a quick wipe with a damp cloth is all it takes to keep them looking new.
If you have light-filtering or blackout roller shades in high-traffic areas like kitchens, you might need to spot-clean them occasionally. But the fabrics we use are durable and stain-resistant, so it’s rare for anything to stick. And because they’re made from quality materials, they don’t fade, fray, or wear out quickly like cheaper options.
The operating systems—whether manual or motorized—are built to last. Motorized shades run on rechargeable batteries or low-voltage power, and the motors are designed for thousands of cycles. You’re not replacing parts or calling for service every year. Install them right, use them normally, and they’ll work smoothly for a decade or more with almost no attention.
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