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Blindsgalore Essential Solar Shades
Top Features & Benefits
- Essential is all in the name—our 5 best-selling 5% openness colors
- Perfect for rooms that receive direct sunlight
- Defends interiors against harmful UV exposure
- Maintains your view while reducing solar heat gain
- Energy-efficient to help lower cooling costs
- This product is available as a No Drill option for our easiest DIY Installation Blindsgalore No Drill Solar Shade
Materials & Construction
- Openness factor: 5%—our most popular option
- Valance: Exposed Roll comes standard
- Upgrade: Medium Cassette with matching fabric insert for a finished look (color-coordinated to fabric)
- Bottomrail: fabric-wrapped for a clean, streamlined appearance
- Tip: White fabrics reduce heat gain but may cause glare; darker fabrics improve view-through and reduce glare
- Tip: No valance may create a top light gap—choose a cassette valance to minimize this
Why Choose Essential Solar Shades?
- Best value solar shades with popular colors and features
- Simple, timeless design for sun-facing rooms
- UV protection and glare reduction without losing your view
- Reliable performance at an affordable price
Control Options
Continuous Cord Loop
- Durable beaded chain with smooth clutch operation
- Chain height ~2/3 of shade height
- Color coordinated chain and clutch matched to your fabric
- Tensioner required for safe operation
Cordless
- Safe cordless spring system with clear bottom-rail handle
- Simply tug down to raise or lower
- Adjustable rolling speed for smoother performance
Motorized Wand
- Push-button wand control in white
- Wand length: 12"–60" (~50% of shade height)
- Rechargeable battery integrated into the headrail (6–8 months per charge)
- Charger sold separately (1 per order recommended)
- Note: Not upgradeable to remote or smart home systems
Remote Motorization
- Wireless control via handheld remote
- Ultra-quiet motor (~47 dB)
- 500 lift cycles per charge, rechargeable with plug-in charger
- 15-channel remote controls multiple shades or groups
- Tip: We recommend one remote per room
Smart Home Integration
- Upgrade with AMP Wi-Fi Bridge for app and voice control
- Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Shortcuts/Siri, SmartThings, IFTTT
- Control up to 30 shades per bridge with range up to 98 ft
- AMP App (iOS & Android) lets you schedule automations and create custom scenes
DIY Installation
Essential Solar Shades include all hardware and step-by-step instructions for simple, frustration-free installation. Achieve a custom look with minimal effort.
Shop with Confidence
Every Blindsgalore Essential Solar Shade is custom-made to your window and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Enjoy free shipping, expert support, and timeless style at a great value.
For tips and inspiration, visit the Blindsgalore Blog.
How We Calculate Your Custom Fit
Give us your exact window opening size (for inside mounts) or the total area you want to cover (for outside mounts). Our factory handles all the math to make sure your shades fit and move smoothly.
Inside Mount Factory Deductions
(These are for your information; no math is required on your part!)
- Headrail: 1/4" narrower than the width you order
- Fabric Width: Up to 1-1/2" narrower than the width you order, with 1" on the control end
- Height: Produced at the exact height you order
Outside Mount Factory Deductions
- Headrail: Produced at the exact width you order
- Fabric Width: Up to 1-1/2" narrower than the width you order, with 1" on the control end
- Height: Produced at the exact height you order
Note: Finished measurements may vary by approximately 1/8"
Will This Window Treatment Fit My Window?
Our window treatments are custom-crafted to fit a wide variety of spaces. If your window dimensions fall within the ranges listed below, you’re already halfway there! Next, we'll help you check your mounting space, which may vary depending on the style you choose.
Inside Mount Installation
Your window opening needs a minimum depth to hold the brackets. If your opening is deep enough, you can achieve a flush mount look where the treatment sits entirely inside the opening. Note: If your depth is between the minimum and flush requirements, your treatment will install securely but may stick out slightly from the window opening.
Outside Mount Installation
This installs on the wall or trim above your window. It’s ideal for total light control or your windows are too shallow for an inside mount. Ensure you have enough flat surface space to install the mounting brackets.
Continuous Loop Lift
- Width 12" - 84"
- Height 12" - 84"
- Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
- Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
- Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
- Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"
Cordless Lift
- Width 18" - 84"
- Height 24" - 84"
- Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
- Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
- Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
- Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"
Motorized Wand Lift
- Width 21" - 84"
- Height 12" - 84"
- Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
- Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
- Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
- Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"
Rechargeable Motorization Lift
- Width 22" - 84"
- Height 12" - 84"
- Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
- Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
- Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
- Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"
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