Shades

We Provide Excellent Residential and Commercial Shades

The right window shades can significantly enhance the comfort and style of your property. Whether you're seeking to improve energy efficiency, protect your privacy, or simply add a touch of elegance to your interiors, the diverse selection of cellular shades, roller shades, Roman shades, sheer shading, and banded shades from Ace Drapery in Wauwatosa, WI, offers the perfect solution. Shades not only control natural light, creating a cozy atmosphere, but also reduce glare and protect your furniture from harmful UV rays. Shades from Ace Drapery offer the ideal blend of functionality and beauty, tailored to your unique taste and needs.

Cellular Shades (Honeycomb Shades): Energy-Efficient, Stylish & Customizable

Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, combine style, energy efficiency, and light control in one versatile window treatment. Designed with pleated fabric cells that expand and contract like an accordion, these shades offer both practical benefits and aesthetic appeal.

Key Features:

Accordion-Like Construction—Pleated fabric cells expand and contract smoothly as the shade is raised or lowered.
Energy Efficiency—Single or double cells trap air, providing insulation to help regulate room temperature and reduce energy costs.
Neat & Compact Design—Horizontal pockets fold neatly at the top of the window, maximizing visibility and maintaining a clean, tidy appearance when raised.
Top-Down/Bottom-Up Capability—Enjoy the flexibility of letting natural light in from the top of the window while maintaining privacy at the bottom, ideal for rooms where both light and privacy are a priority.
Variety of Light Control Options—
Sheer: Allows maximum light while maintaining privacy, perfect for softening sunlight.
Light Filtering: Offers a moderate level of privacy and light control, reducing glare without completely blocking out natural light.
Room Darkening: Designed to significantly reduce light, making them ideal for bedrooms, home theaters, or spaces requiring total darkness.
Customizable for Your Space—Perfect for enhancing the comfort and look of any room while providing superior insulation and light management.

Cellular shades are an excellent choice for homeowners who want to combine energy savings, privacy, and natural light in a sleek, modern design.

Roller Shades: Simple, Stylish, and Functional

Roller shades are a versatile window treatment featuring a single piece of fabric that rolls up or down to provide light control, privacy, and temperature regulation. Their sleek design makes them a practical and stylish choice for any space.

Key Features:

Effortless Operation —Easily rolls up or down for seamless light and privacy control.
Light Management —Designed to filter or block sunlight, reducing glare and heat.
Privacy & Comfort —Offers varying levels of opacity to suit different needs.
Aesthetic Appeal —Enhances the look of any room with a clean, modern design.
Diverse Fabric Options – Available in multiple materials to fit different lighting preferences:
Translucent Fabrics
Allows filtered light to enter while maintaining privacy.
Ideal for creating a bright yet private atmosphere without compromising natural light.
Room Dimming (Light Filtering) Fabrics
Softens and diffuses incoming light to reduce glare.
Perfect for spaces where ambient lighting is desired without complete darkness.
Open Weaves (Sun Screens)
Blocks harmful UV rays while maintaining visibility.
Designed to reduce heat and glare, making them ideal for rooms exposed to direct sunlight.
Black Out Fabrics
Provides complete light blockage for total darkness.
Ideal for bedrooms, home theaters, or any space requiring minimal light exposure.

Roller shades provide a perfect balance of functionality and style, making them a great addition to any home or office.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are elegant and versatile window treatments that combine the softness of drapery with the practicality of blinds. They offer a stylish solution for controlling light and privacy while enhancing any space. Additionally, Roman shades are one of the best energy-efficient window coverings available, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and improve insulation.

Key Features:

Elegant & Functional —Offers a balance of natural light, privacy, or room-darkening options.
Neat & Structured Appearance —Folds into horizontal pleats when raised and lies flat when lowered for a clean, tailored look.
Soft Fabric Panels —Provides the sophistication of drapery with the ease of operation of window blinds.
Energy Efficiency —Helps insulate windows by reducing heat loss in winter and minimizing heat gain in summer, contributing to energy savings.
Variety of Styles —Available in multiple designs to complement any décor, including:
Waterfall —A flowing, cascading effect for a more relaxed look.
Flat —A sleek, contemporary style with no visible seams.
Semi-Flat —A balance between structure and softness.

Roman shades are an excellent choice for adding elegance, functionality, and energy efficiency to any room.

Sheer Shading and Banded shades

Sheer shades seamlessly combine the beauty of fabric shades with the practical functionality of blinds, offering a sophisticated window treatment solution.

Key Features:

Dual-Layer Design —Soft fabric vanes are encased in a delicate sheer layer, providing a refined and elegant look.
Adjustable Light Control—Inner vanes tilt open and closed like blinds, allowing precise control over natural light and privacy.
Enhanced Views —Ideal for rooms with a view, sheer shades can be fully raised or tilted to a view-through position for an unobstructed outlook.
Soft, Airy Ambiance —Filters natural light beautifully, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere while reducing glare.
Versatile & Stylish —Combines the practicality of blinds with the elegance of sheer curtains, complementing various interior styles.

Sheer shades are the perfect choice for those seeking both style and functionality, offering a balance of light control, privacy, and refined aesthetics.

Banded Shades: A Modern Blend of Style and Functionality

Banded shades, also known as zebra shades, offer a unique window treatment that combines the practicality of roller shades with the elegance of sheer fabric. Designed for versatility, they provide privacy, light control, and a stylish aesthetic.

Key Features:

Dual-Fabric Design —Consists of a continuous loop of alternating sheer and solid fabric bands.
Adjustable Light Control —Align the sheer and solid bands to regulate privacy and natural light levels.
Soft, Diffused Lighting —Allows natural light to filter through while maintaining a comfortable ambiance.
Modern Aesthetic —The signature striped pattern creates a sleek and contemporary look.
Seamless Operation —Functions similarly to a roller shade, offering smooth transitions between open and closed positions.