Solar shades from The Shade Shop offer a modern, stylish way of protecting your interiors from the sun, without sacrificing your view of the outdoors. Available in a variety of sturdy and easy-to-clean fabrics, solar shades help keep your home cool, lower your energy bill, and prevent your furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading. Solar Shades are custom-made in a range of opacities, allowing you to control the amount of light and heat allowed in your home, and can be manually operated or motorized – particularly helpful on large or high windows.

Carport - mid-sized modern detached two-car carport idea in Cleveland

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Tuscan beige two-story exterior home photo in Orange County with a mixed material roof

Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.

Entry porch + screened porch extend out from soaring roof lines on this modern [new build] homestead. Sustainably designed and built by Giraffe Design Build

Example of an island style patio design in Austin with a gazebo

Smith & Noble's custom Solar Shades are ideal for filtering out harsh sunlight while still maintaining your view. Shown here are Motorized Solar Shades in material Lush/Vanilla (material# 17278) . Also shown are Classic Wave Fold Drapery in fabric Shatter/Stone (material# 17776) set on Metro Track Flat Aluminum Rod Set traversing hardware with Stormy Taupe finish (material# 16611). Visit smithandnoble.com to order free samples.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master black and white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

The carport is a painted steel frame with a galvalume skin. Side panels allow the breeze to flow through.
Inspiration for an industrial detached two-car garage remodel in Dallas

Catching the sun's rays by day, our sweet Solar Tea Lantern lights up by night to cast a warm romantic glow from within. Clean and quaint, each hand-blown glass lantern is embedded with a combination of luminescence and white glass. Unlike other solar lights, this lantern utilizes a "warm white" LED, for a natural, inviting glow. For instant ambiance, add a little romance to every evening enjoyed outdoors! The solar tea lantern has many uses: Nestle in the garden; sit flat on a tabletop, deck, patio or stairway; suspend with a hook; or carry by hand to light the way by night.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Charlotte

Brian Vanden Brink
Coastal two-story wood exterior home idea in Boston

Midnight royal blue is a bold color choice for a master bedroom. The color at once grounds the space and adds a calming tone to an otherwise light color palette. Contemporary pendant lights are suspended from the ceiling and serve to further frame the king-sized bed. With ReAlta, we are introducing for the first time in Charlotte a fully solar community. Each beautifully detailed home will incorporate low profile solar panels that will collect the sun’s rays to significantly offset the home’s energy usage. Combined with our industry-leading Home Efficiency Ratings (HERS), these solar systems will save a ReAlta homeowner thousands over the life of the home. Credit: Brendan Kahm

The metal screen folds up to create a solar shade on the south façade, and in some areas a reflecting pool mirrors the overhang in shape and size. Photography by Andrew Fabin

The sun can be overwhelming at times with the brightness and high temperatures. Shades are also a great way to block harmful ultra-violet rays to protect your hardwood flooring, furniture and artwork from fading. There are different types of shades that were engineered to solve a specific dilemma. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343

Patio - mid-sized rustic backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Boise with a pergola

The sun can be overwhelming at times with the brightness and high temperatures. Shades are also a great way to block harmful ultra-violet rays to protect your hardwood flooring, furniture and artwork from fading. There are different types of shades that were engineered to solve a specific dilemma. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343

This Maine barn was renovated as living space, workshop, and garage. Trent Bell Photography
Country beige two-story wood gable roof idea in Portland Maine with a metal roof

Design ideas for a large transitional full sun backyard landscaping in Portland.