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Are Pull-Down Window Shades Still in Style?

Certain interior design trends are always in style; examples include hardwood furniture, neutral color palettes, and pull-down window shades. And while Cindy’s & Bolliger Window Fashions design team can discuss those first two examples in detail, we really shine on the third. Always popular with homeowners, pull-down shades offer a clean look that works well with different types of décor. They’re one of our top sellers for 2025, and we’re excited to share with you why.

3 pull down window shades in a modern hallway near Gresham and Portland, OR

Why Are Pull-Down Shades for Windows So Popular?

You might have guessed the first explanation: ease of use. Pull-down shades feature simple designs and smooth operation, making them ideal for all design schemes and busy households. They have one piece of fabric or material that pulls down and quickly rolls up into a headrail or canister. They work well in any room of a house.

Pull-down window shades also come in countless colors, textures, and fabrics. Today’s selections are far more stylish and versatile than what we grew up with—and that’s a very good thing. Home and business owners of all ages appreciate pull-down shades; once installed, they require little upkeep.

We feature Hunter Douglas Window Treatments, and this brand offers several styles of pull-down shades with customization options.

Hunter Douglas Pull-Down Shades for Windows

Our design team selected these four options for pull-down shades, but others are available.

Designer Roller Shades

Simple and timeless, Designer Roller Shades are an excellent shade for any home. These custom pull-down window shades have one fabric panel. You’ll appreciate the minimal light gaps, smooth, flawless operation, and 370+ fabric/color choices.

Designer Banded Shades

These “zebra shades” are a hybrid window treatment with sheer and solid fabrics in one covering. With alternating stripes of sheer and opaque material, Designer Banded Shades let you adjust for full, partial, or complete privacy. This modern take on pull-down shades lets homeowners add personality to their living spaces; we typically install these in bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms.

Designer Solar Shades

Beautifully suited for spaces that receive excessive light, glare, and UV rays, Designer Solar Shades have specialized materials that filter light while maintaining outdoor views. Choose from 130+ fabrics/color combinations and different fabric openness factors. The latter determines how much light will pass through; lower percentages block the most light.

Sonnette® Roller Shades

This second hybrid pull-down window shade is also unique. It pairs a roller shade with an energy-efficient cellular design in 50+ fabric/color choices. The dual-layer fabric traps air, reducing heat loss in winter and keeping interiors cooler in summer. We recommend Sonnette® Roller Shades for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms.

Rest assured that pull-down window shades will stay in style for 2025 and the foreseeable future—we can also show you how to pair them with other window treatments, like custom drapery

Contact Us for Custom Window Shades near Portland and Gresham, OR

Our window treatment stores are owned and operated by the same local family—let our family help yours have peace and comfort in your home. Contact us for service in Gresham, Portland, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Damascus, Sandy, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Corbett, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, West Linn, Fairfield, Troutdale, OR, and Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, WA.