Custom Roller Shades in Westborough & Boston, MA
Roller shades are clean, simple, and hard to beat for a modern look. At Simply Windows, we make custom roller shades for homes in Westborough, Boston, and the towns around them. Every shade is made to fit your window and styled with designer fabrics.
Kendra Weldon, our owner and lead designer, brings more than 20 years of interior design experience to every project. We bring the showroom to you, so you can see fabric colors in your own light and choose with confidence. As an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer, we also offer Hunter Douglas PowerView motorization for roller shades you can control from your phone.
Some of the best treatments that we carry are our Hunter Douglas Roller Shades. They are simple, classic, and elegant, and we are looking forward to helping you create the roller shades of your dreams with our selection of shades from Hunter Douglas, and Norman®.
Hunter Douglas Roller Shades
Are you in search of the perfect window treatment that not only adds a touch of elegance to your home but also enhances your living space's functionality? Look no further than Hunter Douglas Roller Shades! These versatile shades are designed to elevate your interior with their sleek, modern appearance, and they come in an array of gorgeous fabrics and colors to complement any décor style. Hunter Douglas Roller Shades are not just aesthetically pleasing; they also offer exceptional light control and privacy options, allowing you to create the desired ambiance in each room. Whether you want to block out the harsh midday sun or enjoy a soft, filtered glow during golden hour, these shades have got you covered. With their smooth and quiet operation, you can experience the ultimate convenience at your fingertips. Elevate your home with the beauty and practicality of Hunter Douglas Roller Shades today! Check our Window Shades Product line for more options and styles.
Designer Roller Shades
Designer Roller Shades are a great place to start if you have been considering upgrading your window treatments. They show versatility so whether you are wanting something with a minimalistic or statement-making aesthetic, you can make it happen with these shades. They are designed with beautiful, durable fabrics, so you can feel confident that they are going to stand the test of time. Plus, each shade is precision-engineered for silent and smooth operation. Because of the operating system, they also offer a minimal light gap, making them perfect for those places you want extra light control and privacy. They are a timeless accent that will look great in your home for years to come.


Designer Screen Shades
If you want a roller shade that will work for you, try our Designer Screen Shades. These shades are specifically designed to protect your interiors. They are made of fabrics that assist in the blockage of UV rays, and this keeps your flooring, furniture, and artwork from fading from the harsh rays of the sun. They are beautiful in all spaces, especially in sunrooms where they get the extra light. They have minimal light gaps for the utmost privacy and light control. The fabric and color choice is up to you, so these shades will look and perform in the exact way you want. UV protection and great view-through are aspects of window treatments that many people don’t usually think of, but if you invest in treatments like these, you will be grateful that you did.
Designer Banded Shades
Many customers love our Designer Banded Shades because of their innovative and unique look. The alternating sheer and solid fabrics create a look that is unlike any other, and it transforms the look of your interiors. This design also allows the shade to transition from open to closed seamlessly, which offers a modern solution for view-through needs. Light control and privacy are everything, and these shades have got you covered there as well. It’s a roller shade and a sheer shading all in one - it doesn’t get much better than that!


Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
The Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades are another great option for window treatments because they bring a soft, luxurious look to any room. They also help with energy efficiency by insulating at the window, which helps keep your home more comfortable year-round. These shades create warm, glowing light by filtering rays through two separate fabrics, so be prepared for a tranquil room if you choose this
window treatment product.
For those who want to fully customize their window treatments, Hunter Douglas Roller & Solar Shades offer an exclusive fabric collection to choose from, and they are beautiful. From various colors to textures to patterns, the complete look is totally up to you. Plus, they come in opaques and semi-opaques, so the lighting of your home is under your control. When you position these roller shades under side panels and drapery, your rooms will come to life. We love adding this type of design appeal to interiors, and these window treatment products are the perfect way to do so. They are beautiful and easy to use. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Choose Luxury-Norman® Roller & Solar Shades
Soluna™ Roller & Solar Shades
Choose from hundreds of fabrics in current colors, textures, and patterns. With opacity options ranging from sheer to room-darkening, you can add the LightGuard 360™ for blackout shades. Norman® also offers specialty flame-resistant fabrics and 100% polyester solar screen shades for maximum UV protection. Choose a single or duo shade that combines view-through and room-darkening shades for maximum effectiveness and pick a closure system like our SmartRelease™ Pull Cord, our kid-friendly PrecisionLift™ Cordless option, or our Motorized operation options.

How Do You Choose the Right Roller Shade Fabric?
Fabric decides how your room feels. Light filtering roller shades soften sunlight and keep your view of the outdoors. Sheer roller shades let in plenty of daylight while taking the edge off glare. Solar fabrics cut heat and glare, which makes energy efficient roller blinds a smart pick for sunny, south-facing windows. Room darkening and blackout fabrics are best for bedrooms and media rooms. During your consultation, Kendra will hold fabric samples up to your actual windows so you can see how each one handles your light.
What Are the Best Blackout Roller Shades for a Bedroom?
Blackout roller shades are made from dense fabric that blocks nearly all outside light. They are a favorite for bedrooms, nurseries, and home theaters. Room darkening roller shades block most light but may let a soft glow through, which some people prefer. Because light can slip in around the edges of any shade, we talk through mounting choices and edge options so your room gets as dark as you want it.
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Are Roller Shades and Roller Blinds the Same Thing?
Yes. Roller blinds and roller shades are two names for the same style: a single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a tube. Many people in the Boston area say shades and others say blinds. Either way, your choices are the same: fabric, how much light it lets in, color, and how the shade is operated.
Can You Get Roller Shades for a Patio or Porch?
Our indoor roller shades are designed for use inside the home. For porches, patios, and pergolas, we offer Sunbrella outdoor treatments made from fabric built for sun and weather. Kendra can help you decide which option fits each space.
ALTA WINDOW FASHIONS ROLLER SHADES

Light Filtering to Blackout — A Fabric for Every Room
Alta roller shades come in a full range of opacities, from soft light-filtering fabrics that diffuse daylight with a warm glow, to full blackout fabrics for bedrooms and media rooms. Choose your color and opacity to match exactly how much light and privacy each room needs.
BLISS® & Somfy® Motorized Roller Shades
The Envision™ collection from Alta Window Fashions gives you plenty to choose from in roller shades and screen shades. Fabric options include performance fabrics, woven textiles, and solids, plus screen shades for glare control. You will also find a wide selection of colors, patterns, textures, and closures to fit any room in your home. Kendra can help you match the right custom roller shades to each room.

Choose Your Cassette & Roll Style
Finish your roller shades with a Square Cassette for a clean, sleek look, a Curved Cassette for a softer contour, or a flat Fascia profile for a contemporary feel. Choose a Regular Roll for a close-to-the-glass fit that minimizes light gaps, or a Reverse Roll to conceal the roll mechanism entirely for the cleanest possible line against a view like this.
Built for Wide Windows
For wide spans of glass, a Two-on-One Headrail lets you pair two shades on a single continuous rail — operated together or separately — for a clean, uniform look across multiple windows. Add side and bottom light-blocking channels for full-privacy performance in rooms where light gaps matter most.

ROLLER SHADES FOR BOSTON CONDOS & WESTBOROUGH HOMES
Custom roller shades are especially popular with Boston clients in SoWa lofts and South End condos, where tall windows and mezzanine-level sleeping areas call for a treatment that stays visually quiet. A screen shade or Sonnette® cellular roller keeps sightlines open to exposed brick and high ceilings while still cutting glare.
In Westborough colonials, Kendra more often pairs a roller shade with drapery or a valance for a more layered, traditional look. The shade handles function, and the drapery adds the finished, furnished feel. We also serve Natick, Needham, Newton, and the towns around Westborough.
CARING FOR YOUR ROLLER SHADES
Roller shades are one of the lowest-maintenance treatments Simply Windows installs. A microfiber cloth or duster handles regular dusting for most fabrics — no special products needed.
For fabric shades, a damp cloth with mild soap lifts most marks; screen and solar fabrics wipe down easily since they're built to handle sun exposure. Cordless and motorized lift systems rarely need attention, but it's worth checking that the shade raises and lowers evenly a couple of times a year.
ROLLER SHADES — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between roller shades and screen shades?
Roller shades and screen shades share the same mechanism — a single fabric panel that rolls up into a headrail — but the fabric is different. Screen shades use a woven, UV-blocking fabric that preserves your outdoor view even when lowered, while roller shades come in opaque or semi-opaque fabrics for full privacy or light-filtering. Kendra can bring samples of both so you can compare how each performs in your specific room's light.
Are roller shades a good option for large windows or sliding glass doors?
Yes — roller shades are one of the best treatments for oversized openings. Lines like Hunter Douglas Roller & Solar Shades are specifically engineered for wide windows and sliding doors, with reinforced headrails and motorization options that make operating a large shade effortless.
Can roller shades be motorized?
Most roller shade collections we carry, including Hunter Douglas, are available with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation or remote motorization. This is a popular upgrade for skylights, high or hard-to-reach windows, and rooms with several windows you'd rather control together than one at a time.
Do roller shades block UV light and protect furniture?
Screen and solar shade fabrics are specifically designed to block UV rays while still letting you see outside, which helps protect flooring, furniture, and artwork from sun fading. If UV protection is a priority, Kendra typically recommends a Designer Screen Shade or a Norman solar fabric over a standard opaque roller.Screen and solar shade fabrics are specifically designed to block UV rays while still letting you see outside, which helps protect flooring, furniture, and artwork from sun fading. If UV protection is a priority, Kendra typically recommends a Designer Screen Shade or a Norman solar fabric over a standard opaque roller.
Which roller shades block the most light?
Blackout fabrics block the most light. For the darkest rooms, ask about light-gap options at the edges. Light-filtering fabrics soften the light but still let some in.
What is the difference between blackout and room darkening roller shades?
Blackout fabrics are made to block nearly all light. Room darkening fabrics block most light but may let a soft glow through. We help you choose for each room.
Can roller shades be used outdoors?
Indoor roller shades are made for inside use. For patios and porches, ask about our Sunbrella outdoor treatments.
Are roller shades and roller blinds the same thing?
Yes. They are two names for the same style, a single piece of fabric that rolls onto a tube. The choices for fabric, light control, and motorization are the same either way.
Ready to see roller shades in your own windows?
Ready to transform your windows? Request your free in-home consultation. Kendra Weldon and the Simply Windows team will bring fabric samples to your home in Westborough, Boston, or nearby.
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Don’t forget that with many of our window treatments, you can add PowerView® Automation and have them open and close to your schedule. This adds a whole new level of convenience to your life and is an operating system that we highly recommend you add to your Hunter Douglas Roller Shades. We are so excited to help you on this window treatment journey. Contact Us today to set up a free consultation with one of our experts who will help you every step of the way. We proudly serve Westborough, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Southborough, Hopkinton, Grafton, Holliston, Northborough, Westwood, Sudbury, Concord, Medway, Mendon, Weston, Waltham, Dover, and Natick, MA, and we can’t wait to hear from you!





