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Your air conditioner runs all day fighting Hill Country heat pouring through your windows. You’re watching your energy bills climb while the sun bleaches your furniture and floors. That’s the reality of living in Spicewood without proper window coverage.
Roller shades designed for Texas homes change that. The right blackout roller shades drop your indoor temperature by blocking solar heat before it enters. You’ll see the difference on your next utility bill—most homeowners notice a 15-25% reduction in cooling costs during summer months.
Beyond energy savings, you’re protecting what you’ve invested in. UV-blocking roller shade blinds preserve your furniture, hardwood floors, and artwork from sun damage. You keep your lake views and natural light during the day, then get complete darkness at night when you need it. That’s what dual-function sheer and blackout systems do—they adapt to how you actually live.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is part of A Plus Home Remodel, and we’ve spent over ten years working on homes throughout the Hill Country and Lake Travis area. We know Spicewood homes—the large windows that capture your views, the high ceilings that make manual shades impractical, and the intense afternoon sun that turns west-facing rooms into ovens.
We’re not a national chain shipping products from somewhere else. We work with Texas-made roller blinds for windows and bring them to your home with professional installers who’ve done this hundreds of times. You get a free consultation where we measure your windows, show you fabric samples, and explain what will actually work for your specific situation.
Our installation comes with a warranty because we stand behind the work. You’re not figuring this out yourself or hiring someone who’s never seen your type of windows before.
You schedule a free consultation at your home. We come out, measure every window you want covered, and talk through what you need—blackout for bedrooms, light filtering for living areas, motorized for hard-to-reach spots. You see fabric samples in your actual lighting, not under fluorescent lights in a showroom.
We give you a detailed quote that breaks down exactly what you’re paying for. No surprises, no upselling on things you don’t need. Once you approve, we order your custom roller shade blinds built to your exact measurements.
Installation day is scheduled around your timeline. Our installers show up on time, protect your floors and furniture, and mount each shade precisely. For motorized systems, we program everything and show you how to use the controls or integrate with your smart home setup. We test every shade before we leave, clean up completely, and walk you through care instructions. The whole process from consultation to installation typically takes two to three weeks.
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Every roller shade we install is custom-measured for your windows. You’re not buying standard sizes and hoping they fit—we build them specifically for your home. That means no light gaps on the sides and no awkward fits on oversized or uniquely shaped windows common in Hill Country architecture.
You choose from blackout fabrics that block 99% of light, light-filtering materials that reduce glare while maintaining views, or dual systems that give you both options in one shade. For Spicewood’s climate, we recommend solar screens that block heat and UV rays while still letting you see outside. These are especially effective on west and south-facing windows where afternoon sun is most intense.
Motorization makes sense for most homes here. Large windows, vaulted ceilings, and windows above staircases are difficult to reach manually. Motorized roller shades operate with a remote, wall switch, or smartphone app. You can program them to close automatically during peak heat hours and open when temperatures drop. If you have a smart home system, we integrate your shades with Alexa, Google Home, or your existing automation setup.
Cordless operation is standard on all our interior roller shades. No dangling cords means safer homes for kids and pets, plus a cleaner look that doesn’t interfere with your furniture placement or window design.
Most Spicewood homeowners spend between $3,500 and $8,000 to outfit their main living areas and bedrooms with custom blackout roller shades. That typically covers 8-12 windows with a mix of standard and motorized options.
Single blackout roller shades for standard windows start around $250-400 per window installed. Larger windows, specialty shapes, or premium fabrics increase that to $500-700. Motorized systems add $150-300 per window depending on whether you want basic remote control or full smart home integration.
The investment makes sense when you factor in energy savings. Homeowners here report $40-80 monthly reductions in summer cooling costs, which means your shades can pay for themselves in 3-5 years just through utility savings. Add in the furniture protection and increased home value, and the math works even better.
Blackout blinds for windows block 95-100% of incoming light and provide complete privacy. You can’t see in or out when they’re closed. They’re what you want for bedrooms, media rooms, or any space where you need darkness during the day or complete privacy at night.
Light-filtering roller shades reduce glare and heat but still let natural light through. You maintain your views and don’t feel closed off from the outdoors. They provide daytime privacy—people can’t see details inside—but at night with lights on, you’ll want curtains or to close them completely if privacy matters.
For most Spicewood homes, the best solution is a combination. Blackout in bedrooms and bathrooms where privacy and sleep matter. Light-filtering in living rooms, kitchens, and offices where you want the Hill Country views and natural light without the harsh glare and heat. Some homeowners choose dual roller shade systems that layer both options in one window—you get flexibility without installing two separate treatments.
Yes, if you have Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or a dedicated system like Control4 or Savant. We install motorized roller shades with motors that integrate directly with these platforms. You control them through voice commands, your phone app, or automated schedules.
The practical benefit isn’t just convenience—it’s efficiency. You program your shades to close automatically when temperatures hit 85 degrees or when the sun hits certain windows during peak heat hours. They open again in the evening when it cools down. You’re not thinking about it, but you’re blocking heat when it matters most.
For homes without existing smart systems, we install shades with their own hub and app. You get remote control and scheduling without needing a full smart home setup. Later, if you add Alexa or Google Home, we can integrate your shades into that system. The motors we use are compatible with major platforms, so you’re not locked into one ecosystem.
Installation day itself takes 3-6 hours for most homes, depending on how many windows we’re covering. A typical Spicewood home with 10-12 windows takes about half a day. Larger homes with 20+ windows or complex motorization might take a full day.
The timeline from consultation to installation is usually 2-3 weeks. We measure your windows during the free consultation, then your custom roller blinds for windows are manufactured to your exact specifications. Manufacturing takes 7-10 business days. We schedule installation once your shades arrive and are quality-checked.
If you’re in a rush—maybe you’re moving in or have a specific deadline—let us know during consultation. We can sometimes expedite orders for an additional fee, cutting the timeline to 10-14 days total. But the standard 2-3 week timeframe ensures everything is built correctly and we’re not rushing the installation.
Yes, if they’re installed on the right windows with appropriate fabrics. The Department of Energy estimates that heat gain through windows accounts for 25-35% of cooling costs in homes. Blocking that heat with solar or blackout roller shades directly reduces how hard your AC works.
In Spicewood, your biggest heat gain comes from west and south-facing windows during afternoon hours. That’s where roller shades make the most difference. Homeowners typically see $40-80 monthly savings during June through September—the peak cooling months. Over a year, that’s $200-400 back in your pocket.
The key is using the right fabric. Solar screens block heat and UV while maintaining some visibility. Blackout fabrics block everything but eliminate your view. Light-filtering fabrics help but don’t block as much heat. During your consultation, we identify which windows contribute most to your cooling costs and recommend fabrics that maximize energy savings without sacrificing the natural light and views you want to keep.
Cordless roller shades eliminate the strangulation hazard that comes with traditional corded blinds. This is especially important if you have young children or pets who might get tangled in hanging cords. All our interior roller shades come standard with cordless operation—either motorized or with a spring-loaded mechanism.
Motorized shades are the safest option because there are no cords at all. You operate them with a remote, wall switch, or app. Nothing hangs down that a child can reach or a pet can chew on. The shades stay mounted securely to the wall or window frame.
Spring-loaded cordless shades have a small pull bar at the bottom. You gently tug to raise or lower them, and they stay in place where you set them. There’s no continuous loop cord and nothing that poses a safety risk. These meet all current safety standards for window coverings and are certified safe for homes with children under five years old.
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