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Texas summers are brutal on your cooling costs. When sunlight pours through your windows all day, your AC runs nonstop trying to keep up. Roller shades block that heat before it enters your home, which means your system works less and your bills drop.
Blackout roller shades do more than save money. If you work nights or just want to sleep past sunrise, total darkness matters. Light-filtering options give you a soft glow during the day without sacrificing privacy. You control exactly how much light enters each room.
Privacy is another reason people upgrade. Standard blinds leave gaps. Curtains bunch up and collect dust. Roller shades sit flush against the window frame, giving you full coverage when you want it and clean lines when you don’t. No more wondering if neighbors can see in after dark.
A Plus Shutters & Shades comes from A Plus Home Remodel, which means we’ve spent over 10 years working on actual homes across the DFW area. We’re not a franchise that showed up last year. We understand how Texas homes are built, how the climate affects your windows, and what actually holds up long-term.
We serve Bohls and the surrounding Tarrant County area because we know what homeowners here deal with. The heat, the occasional cold snap, the need for window treatments that don’t fade or fail after one summer. Our showroom in Arlington lets you see materials in person, and our installers have done this enough times to get measurements right the first time.
You’re not getting a sales pitch from someone reading a script. You’re talking to people who’ve been in the construction industry long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.
It starts with a free consultation at your home in Bohls, TX. We measure your windows, talk through what you’re trying to solve, and show you material samples so you can see the difference between light-filtering and blackout fabrics. You’ll know upfront what fits your budget and what doesn’t.
Once you decide, we order your custom roller shades from our Texas-based factory. Everything is built to your exact window dimensions, which typically takes a few weeks. No generic sizes that kind of fit. No gaps on the sides because someone guessed at measurements.
Installation happens on a scheduled day that works for you. Our installers mount the shades, make sure the mechanisms work smoothly, and clean up when they’re done. If you go with motorized roller shades, we’ll show you how the controls work before we leave. The whole process is straightforward because we’ve done it hundreds of times.
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You get options that actually matter. Fabric choices range from sheer to blackout, depending on how much light control you need. Blackout blinds for windows completely block external light, which is what most people choose for bedrooms. Light-filtering works better in living rooms where you want natural light without the glare.
Motorization makes sense if you have tall windows or just want convenience. Press a button and your roller shade blinds go up or down. No cords to pull, no struggling with mechanisms that stick. It’s especially useful for exterior roller shades on patios, but plenty of people add it to interior roller shades too.
Everything is measured and built for your specific windows. Roller blinds for windows only work right when they fit the frame properly. Too narrow and you get light gaps. Too wide and they don’t mount correctly. We handle the measuring, the custom build, and the installation so you don’t have to worry about any of it going wrong.
Bohls homes vary in age and style, which means window sizes aren’t standard. We’ve worked on newer builds in growing Tarrant County neighborhoods and older homes that need updated window treatments. Custom fit matters in both cases.
Blackout roller shades block 100% of light when they’re closed. You won’t see sunlight around the edges or through the fabric. This matters if you work night shifts, have young kids who need dark rooms for naps, or just want total darkness when you sleep.
Light-filtering roller shades let some natural light through while still giving you privacy. You can see shapes and movement outside, but people can’t see clearly into your home. Most people use these in living rooms, kitchens, or home offices where you want brightness without glare.
The fabric is the main difference. Blackout uses thicker, denser material. Light-filtering uses a looser weave that softens sunlight. Both mount the same way and work with motorized systems if you want that option.
Windows account for 25-30% of your home’s heating and cooling energy use. When you block sunlight before it enters, your AC doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain temperature. That’s where the savings come from.
Blackout window blinds perform best because they reflect heat away from the glass. On a 95-degree day in Bohls, TX, that makes a noticeable difference in how often your system cycles on. Some homeowners see a 10-15% drop in summer cooling costs, though your actual savings depend on how many windows you cover and how much direct sun they get.
Roller shades also help in winter by adding a layer of insulation. Cold air doesn’t transfer through the glass as easily when there’s fabric blocking it. Texas winters aren’t as extreme, but those occasional freezes still drive up heating bills if your windows aren’t protected.
Yes. Custom roller shades work for any window size or shape because everything is built to your measurements. Wide windows, tall windows, angled windows—we’ve handled all of them in Bohls and the surrounding DFW area.
Large windows usually need motorization because manually raising a 6-foot-wide roller shade gets awkward. The motor does the work, and you just press a button. For unusually shaped windows like arches or angles, we take precise measurements and order shades that fit the exact dimensions.
The mounting hardware adjusts based on window type too. Some homes have deep frames, others have shallow ones. Some windows sit in recesses, others are flush with the wall. Our installers figure out the right approach during the consultation so there aren’t surprises on install day.
Quality roller shades last 10-15 years with minimal maintenance. Curtains fade, collect dust, and need washing. Traditional blinds have slats that break or mechanisms that jam. Roller shades avoid most of those problems because there are fewer moving parts.
The fabric won’t fade if you choose materials designed for sun exposure, which all of ours are. Texas sun is harsh, so we only use fabrics that hold up to constant UV exposure. You wipe them down occasionally with a damp cloth, and that’s about it for maintenance.
Motorized systems add a battery or wired power source, which might need attention after several years, but the shade itself stays functional. We’ve installed roller blinds for windows in homes across Tarrant County that still look new after a decade because the materials don’t degrade like cheaper options.
Yes, but it depends on which fabric you choose. Blackout roller shades give you complete privacy and zero light when closed. Light-filtering shades give you daytime privacy while letting soft light through, but at night when your lights are on, people outside can see shapes and movement.
Most homeowners in Bohls, TX use blackout in bedrooms and bathrooms where privacy matters most. Light-filtering works in living areas where you want natural light during the day but don’t need total darkness. You can mix types throughout your home based on each room’s purpose.
If you want flexibility, motorized roller shades let you adjust throughout the day. Lower them halfway for partial light and privacy, or close them completely when you need full coverage. Dark out blinds are the term some people use for blackout options, and they’re the most popular choice for rooms facing the street.
Most installations take 2-4 hours depending on how many windows you’re covering. A single room with three windows might take an hour. A whole house with 12-15 windows takes closer to half a day.
We schedule installation after your custom roller shades arrive from the factory, which usually takes a few weeks. You’ll know the timeline upfront during your consultation. Our installers work efficiently because they’ve done this in hundreds of homes across the DFW area, including plenty in Bohls and Tarrant County.
There’s no major construction involved. We mount the brackets, hang the roller shade blinds, test the operation, and make sure everything sits flush against the window frame. If you ordered motorized options, we’ll program the controls and show you how they work before we leave. Then we clean up and you’re done.
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