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Beige zebra shades on living room windows in a Phoenix home, alternating sheer and solid bands aligned for a soft view

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Zebra Shades in Phoenix, AZ

Two shades in one — sheer view or full privacy. Measured at your home, custom-made to order, and installed free by Sun Devil's own team.

  • ◆ Sheer + solid bands in one shade
  • ◆ Custom-made and installed free
  • ◆ Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • ◆ Motorization available

Zebra shades — also called layered or dual shades — solve the oldest window dilemma in one product. Two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and solid bands slide past each other: align the sheer bands for a filtered view, align the solid bands for privacy and shade, or roll the shade away entirely. One window treatment does the job people usually buy two to do.

For Phoenix homes the appeal is control. Morning glare in a dining room, full privacy at night on a street-facing window, and a soft modern look that suits contemporary interiors — a zebra shade handles all three without the horizontal dust-catching slats of a blind. Sun Devil measures, makes, and installs them, backed by its Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Why Phoenix Homeowners Choose Zebra Shades

View, light, or privacy

Slide the bands to shift between a sheer filtered view and a solid private screen in seconds.

Modern layered look

Horizontal bands add architectural rhythm that plain rollers and blinds cannot match.

No slats to dust

A continuous fabric surface wipes clean far faster than venetian-style slats.

Day-to-night flexibility

Daytime sheers keep rooms bright; evening alignment keeps the street out.

Custom-measured

Made to your exact opening for clean band alignment across the whole window.

Limited lifetime warranty

Covered for discoloration, operation, and installation defects.

Options & Choices

Band widths and colors

Beige, gray, white, and black-and-white combinations, sampled in your home during the consultation.

Room-darkening bands

Choose more opaque solid bands for bedrooms that need real darkness at night.

Bay and wide windows

Coordinated panels keep band lines consistent across bay windows and wide spans.

Motorized upgrade

Zebra shades can be motorized — Sun Devil installs motorized zebra shades, covered by a 10-year motor warranty.

Care & Keeping

Dust with a soft duster or vacuum brush on low suction, moving with the bands. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; do not soak or scrub the sheer bands. If band alignment ever drifts or operation stiffens, warranty service from the local team covers it.

Zebra Shades Photos

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All photos on this page show zebra shades from Sun Devil Shutters' own project gallery.

01

Measure

Free in-home visit — every opening measured, samples in hand.

02

Quote

Exact, itemized, room-by-room pricing in writing. No obligation.

03

Make

Built to order. Most orders ready within 4–6 weeks.

04

Install

Fitted free by our own installers and backed in writing.

What Customers Say

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Easiest process ever. Robin was great. No pressure and the installers were amazing. Fast and they made sure they were dust free before they left. Very professional and polite. I want my kitchen window done and I will call them
Jo Anne L BrownGoogle Review
Joe came out to fix the shutters and did a great job. Super friendly and professional. I would recommend Sun Devil Shutters to everyone.
kathy navarreteGoogle Review
Jay was really knowledgeable about all things windows and not just shutters. I now have two options that are going to work and will protect the eight windows I have on that side of the house.
Eric DorfmanGoogle Review (excerpt)

Zebra Shades FAQs

Straight answers, based on how Sun Devil actually works — warranty terms, timelines, and pricing process included.

How much do zebra shades cost?

Every project is custom-measured, so pricing depends on window count, sizes, material, and options. The honest way to price zebra shades is the free in-home consultation: you receive an exact, room-by-room written quote with factory-direct pricing and no obligation. Financing is available through Hearth if you prefer monthly payments.

How do zebra shades actually work?

A zebra shade is a continuous loop of fabric with alternating sheer and solid horizontal bands, doubled over a bottom bar. Pulling the control shifts the front and back layers: sheer-to-sheer gives you a filtered view, solid-to-solid gives privacy and shade, and the shade still rolls fully up like a roller when you want the window bare.

Are zebra shades private at night?

Yes, when the solid bands are aligned the shade is a private screen. With lights on inside at night, choose the more opaque band fabrics if privacy is the priority — your consultant will hold samples against your window after dark concerns are discussed, so you pick the right opacity the first time.

Do zebra shades block enough sun for Arizona?

The solid bands block direct sun and the layered construction cuts glare well for living and dining spaces. For bedrooms that need true blackout, Sun Devil usually recommends a blackout roller shade instead — your consultant will say so honestly rather than oversell a zebra for the wrong job.

What warranty do zebra shades carry?

Zebra shades are covered by Sun Devil's Limited Lifetime Warranty: discoloration, standard operation including cordless and cord-tilt mechanisms, and installation defects. If you motorize them, the motor and lithium battery add a 10-year warranty.

Is the in-home consultation really free?

Yes. Sun Devil Shutters comes to your home, measures every window, brings real samples, talks through design and color options, and leaves you an exact, itemized quote — completely free and with no obligation. Most visits take under an hour, and you keep the written details whether you order or not.

Who installs my order — do you use subcontractors?

No subcontractors. Professional installation is free with your order and is handled by Sun Devil's own in-house installers, the same local team that supports the product after the job. Because the factory, showroom, and installers are all in Phoenix, adjustments and warranty service stay simple.

How long will my order take?

Most orders are built and installed within 4–6 weeks of ordering. Shutters and barn doors are made in the Phoenix factory, so the team controls the schedule instead of waiting on overseas shipping. Your consultant will confirm the expected timeline in writing with your quote.

Can zebra shades be motorized?

Yes. Motorized zebra shades are a look Sun Devil features in its own gallery — wide living-room windows whose bands align at the touch of a remote. Motorization adds a 10-year warranty on the motor and battery, and your consultation quote will show the powered and manual prices side by side.

Are zebra shades hard to keep clean?

Easier than blinds. There are no individual slats — a soft duster or low-suction vacuum brush across the fabric is the whole routine. Spot-clean gently with a damp cloth and avoid soaking the sheer bands.

Do zebra shades suit bay windows?

They suit them well. Each section of the bay is measured and made as a coordinated panel so the horizontal band pattern reads as one treatment across the whole bay. Bay-window zebra installations are shown in Sun Devil's own product photos.

Zebra shade or roller shade — which is better for me?

Pick a roller for the simplest look, the widest fabric range, and true blackout options. Pick a zebra when you want the in-between state — a soft view with privacy — and a more designed, layered look. Many homes use zebras in living and dining rooms and rollers in bedrooms; your consultant can price both in one visit.

Get Your Exact Zebra Shades Quote — Free

Every zebra shades project is measured and made to order, so the only honest price is a measured one. Book the free consultation and get it in writing — or call (602) 345-1930.

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