The roller shades do not need to go all the way down to the floor, they ideally should go to the hand rails.

Looking out the 97% Beige / White fabric. It's quite incredible how well you can see through this 97% fabric.

This is how you tie down the bottom of the shades. The shades need to be tied down to keep them from blowing around in the wind. You only use the shades when you need them, they are meant to be rolled down for when you need them and rolled back up for when you do not. They are designed for...