If the shades will be for a bedroom, consider getting a blackout shade for maximum level of privacy. Casual living spaces, especially ones that are exposed to a lot of sun, a suitable choice would be solar shades. Solar shades come a various levels of openness, blocking the harmful UV rays of the sun while still allowing for visibility outdoors and limiting the view from outside. However, at night the effect is reversed and what can be seen from inside during the day can now be seen from the outside in.

Roller shades are available in a wide variety of colours, textures and designs. By using the questions above, you can determine what colour palette you are looking for (neutral tones like white or beige, autumn colours like warm reds and browns or cooler tones like blues and greys) roller shades are available in an almost endless colour scheme. Solar shades are typically made of neutral and cool fabrics, while blackout shades are made in wider variety of colours.

If your home is mostly neutral tones like whites and ivories, you could go for a modern industrial feel with blinds in a dark grey or light blue or go bold and contrast the white walls with a colourful or striking pattern. If you are looking for a warm, rustic look, roller shades in a warm brown or beige tones would be an ideal design choice.