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Your bedroom stays dark when you need sleep, even at 6 a.m. in July. Your living room doesn’t turn into a furnace by 2 p.m. You stop squinting at your TV screen because of glare coming through those old blinds that never quite closed right.
Roller shades give you control over light, temperature, and privacy in ways that outdated mini blinds just can’t. Blackout roller shades block 100% of incoming light, which means better sleep and no more sun damage to your furniture. Sheer options let natural light in while keeping neighbors from seeing inside. And motorized roller shades mean you can adjust everything from your phone or with your voice, no cords to wrestle with.
The right window treatments don’t just look cleaner. They make your home more comfortable and less expensive to cool, especially during Pflugerville summers when your AC is already working overtime.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is part of A Plus Home Remodel, a company with more than 10 years in construction and home improvement across the Austin metro. We’re not a franchise or a big-box retailer. We measure, build, and install custom window treatments for homes in Pflugerville and surrounding areas.
We know what Texas heat does to homes. We know that cookie-cutter solutions don’t work when your windows are different sizes or your ceilings are vaulted. That’s why everything we install is measured and built specifically for your space, using materials made right here in Texas.
You’re not getting a salesperson. You’re getting someone who understands how roller blinds for windows should actually function in a climate like ours.
It starts with a free consultation at your home. We look at your windows, talk about what you’re trying to solve—whether that’s blocking light in a bedroom, reducing heat in a sunroom, or just replacing outdated blinds—and show you fabric and color options that fit your style and budget.
Then we take precise measurements. Not estimates. Actual measurements down to the eighth of an inch, because that’s what it takes for roller shade blinds to fit correctly and operate smoothly. We’ll also talk through mounting options—inside mount, outside mount, or ceiling mount—depending on your window frame and what look you’re going for.
Once your custom roller shades are built, we come back and install them. We’ll show you how they operate, how to clean them, and if you go motorized, we’ll sync them with your smart home system or show you how the remote works. The whole process typically takes two to three weeks from consultation to installation. No surprises, no upselling, no pressure.
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You’re choosing from hundreds of fabric options—blackout, light filtering, sheer, solar, and dual shades that let you switch between two fabrics on the same roller. Blackout blinds for windows are the most popular in Pflugerville bedrooms because they block all light and help keep rooms cooler by reflecting heat.
Motorization is available on any shade. That means you can control one shade, a whole room, or your entire house from an app, a remote, or voice commands through Alexa or Google. It’s especially useful for windows that are hard to reach or if you want to set schedules so your shades open with sunrise and close at sunset.
Cordless operation comes standard, which makes these safer for homes with kids and pets. And because we’re installing custom-built products, you’re not dealing with gaps on the sides or shades that don’t quite cover the window. Everything is built to your exact specs.
Pflugerville homeowners are also seeing real energy savings. Roller shades with solar or blackout fabrics can reduce heat gain by up to 25%, which means your AC doesn’t have to work as hard during those 100-degree summer days. That adds up over time, especially with energy costs where they are now.
Blackout roller shades block 100% of light. You won’t see any sunlight coming through the fabric, which makes them ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms where you want complete darkness. They also provide the most privacy and the best insulation against heat.
Light filtering shades let some natural light through while still reducing glare and giving you privacy during the day. You’ll get a soft, diffused glow instead of harsh sunlight, but you’ll still be able to see shadows and shapes from outside at night if your lights are on inside. These work well in living rooms, kitchens, or offices where you want brightness without the glare.
If you can’t decide, dual roller shades give you both fabrics on one window. You can pull down the light filtering shade during the day and switch to blackout at night.
Motorized roller shades typically add $150 to $300 per window compared to manual operation, depending on the size of the shade and the type of motor. That includes the motor itself, the remote or wall switch, and integration with your smart home system if you want it.
The cost goes up slightly if you’re adding multiple shades to a single remote or programming them to work together as a group. But you’re not paying monthly fees or subscription costs—once it’s installed, it’s yours.
Most people who go motorized do it for convenience, especially on large windows, high windows, or windows behind furniture. But there’s also a safety factor. No cords means no strangulation risk for kids or pets, which is why cordless and motorized options have become so common in newer homes.
Yes, but it depends on the fabric you choose and where your windows face. Blackout and solar roller shades are the most effective at blocking heat. They can reduce heat gain by 20% to 25%, which means your air conditioner doesn’t have to run as long or as often to keep your home cool.
South- and west-facing windows get the most direct sun in Pflugerville, especially in the afternoon. That’s where you’ll see the biggest impact. If you have large windows or sliding glass doors, the difference is even more noticeable. Some homeowners report their AC running 30% less after installing blackout window blinds on their hottest exposures.
In winter, roller shades also help with insulation by creating an extra barrier between your window glass and your room. It’s not as dramatic as the cooling benefit, but it does help retain heat and reduce drafts, especially if you have older windows.
From the day we measure your windows to the day we install your shades, it usually takes two to three weeks. That includes the time it takes to build your custom roller blinds for windows to your exact measurements, in the fabric and color you chose.
The consultation and measuring appointment takes about an hour, depending on how many windows you’re covering. Installation is usually faster—one to two hours for a typical home, longer if you’re doing a whole house or adding motorization that needs to sync with your smart home system.
If you’re in a hurry, let us know. We can sometimes expedite orders, but custom work takes time because everything is built specifically for your home. That’s also why it fits right and operates smoothly, unlike off-the-shelf blinds that never quite work the way they should.
Yes. Roller shades work well on large windows and sliding glass doors, and they’re one of the cleanest-looking options for wide openings. We can build shades up to 12 feet wide, depending on the fabric and whether you want manual or motorized operation.
For really wide windows or doors, we’ll sometimes recommend splitting the coverage into two or three separate shades mounted side by side. That keeps the fabric from sagging and makes operation smoother. With motorization, you can program them to open and close together so it still looks and functions like one continuous shade.
Large windows are also where you’ll see the biggest energy savings. A single sliding glass door can let in a huge amount of heat during Pflugerville summers, and covering it with a blackout or solar roller shade makes a noticeable difference in how hard your AC has to work. Plus, you get privacy without blocking your view when you want it.
Blackout roller shades are the best choice for bedrooms if your priority is sleep quality. They block all light, which helps your body produce melatonin and stay asleep longer, especially if you work nights or if your bedroom faces east and gets early morning sun.
Blackout fabrics also provide the most privacy and the best insulation. Your room stays cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and no one can see inside even if your lights are on at night. If you want some flexibility, dual roller shades let you use a light filtering fabric during the day and switch to blackout at night.
Motorization is popular in bedrooms because you can close your shades from bed or set them on a schedule. A lot of people program their blackout blinds to open gradually in the morning so they wake up naturally with light instead of an alarm. It’s a small thing, but it makes a difference in how you feel when you get up.
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