Built locally
We manufacture your zebra shades in-house — the only Vancouver company that builds, supplies, and installs custom blinds and shades under one roof. No middlemen. No markup. No overseas lead times.
Custom Zebra Shades Vancouver
Zebra shades use alternating sheer and solid fabric bands to give you adjustable privacy and light control — without raising or lowering the shade. Align the solid bands for full privacy. Offset them for a soft, layered view. It's the modern alternative to traditional blinds for Vancouver condos and living spaces.
HT Blinds builds zebra shades locally — custom-sized to your windows with your choice of band style, opacity, and hardware finish. Motorization available for large windows and hard-to-reach glass. Measured and installed by our own crew.
A top-3 seller for Metro Vancouver condos. Backed by the HT Worry-Free Warranty.
Built locally
Vancouver's factory-direct window coverings manufacturer
We build, supply, and install custom zebra shades under one roof — no middlemen, no markup, no handoffs. Measured, manufactured, and installed by one local team for condos, townhouses, and homes across Metro Vancouver.
Why HT Blinds
Why HT Blinds
One accountable team
The people who build your zebra shades install them. One call. One team. One accountable result — from measurement to final installation.
Backed for life
Every order is covered by the HT Worry-Free Warranty and passes the HT Five-Point Check before it ships. Backed by 25 years of local manufacturing.
Made to exact measure
Custom-built to your exact window dimensions — band style, opacity, and finish are yours to choose. No stock sizes. Typical turnaround is 2–3 weeks from measurement to installation.
Options
Fabric & band options
Start with the band style and opacity, then dial in the proportion. Light-filtering or room-darkening bands, in small or large band sizes to suit the window.
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Light Filtering Bands
Sheer and solid bands align to gently filter light while maintaining an airy feel. Great for everyday spaces where you want soft daylight and privacy control.
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Room Darkening Bands
A stronger option for privacy and light reduction. Align bands for flexible control, with darker performance when you want the room to feel more shaded.
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Small Band Size
A versatile, balanced look that fits most standard windows — clean proportions without overpowering the room.
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Large Band Size
Bolder stripes for larger windows and open spaces — adds drama and design presence while keeping the same light-control benefits.
Hardware
Hardware & mounting
Pick the look, then we engineer it to the window — cassette, bottomrail, and wide-window options matched to the install.
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Curved Cassette
A softly contoured cassette with a matching fabric insert that conceals the hardware and creates a refined, finished appearance — especially sharp in modern spaces.
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Non-Wrapped Bottomrail
A modern accent option with a crisp finish. The rail colour matches the cassette colour for a coordinated look.
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Two-on-One Shade
A smart solution for wide windows: two shades on one continuous headrail for a uniform look. Operate one or both shades independently for flexible light control.
Controls
Control systems
From a simple chain to full smart-home automation. HT Smart Shades match the motor, control, and automation to how you use the room. Works with Somfy.
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Chain Guard Control
Precise, clutch-controlled positioning using a continuous beaded poly or metal chain. Chain Guard adds a clear protective shroud for a cleaner finish and added safety.
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Cordless Lift
Cord-free operation with a gentle pull to raise and manual control to lower. Minimal look, easy use — ideal for a tidy, modern window.
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HT Smart Wand
Button-controlled lift and lower with a slim wand design — no dangling cords. A practical, rechargeable upgrade that keeps operation simple and intuitive.
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HT Smart Motors
Rechargeable, wire-free motorization with smooth, quiet performance. Control your shades by remote, app, or voice — easy comfort, cleaner sightlines.
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Somfy Automation
Premium automation with the widest range of control and integration options. Pair with leading smart home systems for reliable scheduling, scenes, and effortless daily light control.
Zebra shade installations
Zebra shades in condos, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms across Metro Vancouver. Narrow and wide bands, light-filtering and room-darkening — see how they look in real spaces.
Our process
How we build and back your zebra shades
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Measure
We measure every window on-site for an exact fit.
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Design
Choose band style, opacity, size, hardware, and controls with our team.
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Build
Your zebra shades are manufactured locally and pass the HT Five-Point Check.
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Install
Our own crew installs and adjusts every shade. No subcontractors.
Built Local. Backed for Life.
HT Worry-Free Warranty
Covers fabric, hardware, and motors. Backed by 25 years of local manufacturing and a dedicated service-request system.
HT Five-Point Check
Every zebra shade is verified before it ships: operation, function, durability, finish, and dimensional accuracy.
Select zebra shade fabrics carry fire-rating certifications for commercial applications.
How they work
How zebra shades work
A zebra shade is a continuous loop of fabric with alternating horizontal bands — some sheer, some solid. The two layers overlap as the shade moves. When the solid bands on the front layer line up with the solid bands on the back, privacy is full and light is reduced. When they offset, the sheer bands overlap and you get a filtered view-through while the shade stays in position. You make the switch by raising or lowering the shade a few inches — no cords to pull, no vanes to tilt. The result moves between open and private faster and more naturally than traditional blinds. That's why zebra shades — also called dual-layer, day-night, or transitional shades — suit living rooms where light changes through the day, street-facing windows where privacy needs shift between morning and evening, and open-concept condos that want design presence without heavy window treatments.
Adjustable privacy and light in one shade
Align the solid bands for full daytime privacy. Shift them for an open, sheer view. With interior lights on at night, light-filtering bands can show silhouettes, so room-darkening bands are the better call for bedrooms and street-facing windows where nighttime privacy matters.
A layered, modern look
Alternating bands add a textured, layered look that flat shades don't have — a fit for contemporary condos, townhouses, and offices. Neutral tones, whites, and soft greys complement modern interiors without competing with furniture or art.
Zebra shades vs roller shades
Different tools for different rooms. Roller shades give you one continuous fabric across the window — simpler, cleaner, and available in the widest fabric range, including true blackout and solar screens. Zebra shades let you shift between sheer and solid without raising the shade — more flexible light control through the day. Most homeowners put roller shades in bedrooms, where blackout matters, and zebra shades in living and dining rooms, where adjustable light and design presence matter. Both support motorization.
Choosing a band size
Narrow bands suit standard windows — a clean, refined horizontal line. Wide bands suit larger windows and open spaces — more visual presence and a more dramatic pattern. We recommend the right proportion for your window size at your consultation.
Zebra shades for Vancouver condos
Zebra shades are one of our top-3 products for Metro Vancouver condos. The layered look suits contemporary interiors, and the adjustable bands handle street-facing and shared-wall windows through the day. Motorization is available for floor-to-ceiling glass and grouped windows that should move in unison.
Zebra shade FAQs
How they work, privacy, the roller shade comparison, and condo suitability — answered directly.
How do zebra shades work?
Two layers of alternating sheer and solid fabric bands on a continuous loop. When the solid bands align between the front and back layers, you get full privacy and reduced light. When they offset, the sheer bands overlap and you can see through while the shade stays in position. Adjust by raising or lowering the shade a few inches — no tilting, no retracting.
Are zebra shades good for privacy?
Yes — strong daytime privacy with the solid bands aligned. At night with interior lights on, light-filtering bands can show silhouettes, so room-darkening bands are recommended for bedrooms and street-facing windows where nighttime privacy matters.
Zebra shades vs roller shades — which should I choose?
Different tools for different rooms. Roller shades give you one fabric across the whole window — simpler, cleaner, and available in the widest range, including true blackout and solar screens. Zebra shades let you shift between sheer and solid without raising the shade — more flexible light control through the day. Most homeowners put roller shades in bedrooms and zebra shades in living and dining areas. Both can be motorized.
Can zebra shades be motorized?
Yes. HT Smart Motors are rechargeable and wire-free, and Somfy adds app, voice, and schedule control. Motorization is recommended for large windows and grouped shades.
What band width should I choose?
Narrow bands suit standard windows — clean, balanced, refined. Wide bands suit larger windows and open spaces — more presence and a more dramatic horizontal pattern. We recommend the right proportion for your window size at your consultation.
Are zebra shades a good choice for Vancouver condos?
They're one of our top-3 products for Metro Vancouver condos. The modern look suits contemporary interiors, and the adjustable bands handle street-facing and shared-wall windows through the day. Motorization is available for floor-to-ceiling glass, and the layered look adds design interest without heavy drapery or traditional blinds.
Can zebra shades block out all light?
Room-darkening bands cut light significantly but don't achieve true blackout — the band structure lets some light pass at the transition points. For full blackout, choose blackout roller shades with side channels. For a living room or office where you want strong light reduction rather than total darkness, room-darkening zebra shades work well.
Still have questions?
We'll match you with the right zebra shade setup.
Talk to a Product SpecialistStart your project
Tell us your windows — we'll specify the right zebra shade. Band width, opacity, and controls matched to your space. Faster quote: include your window count, sizes, and whether you want light-filtering or room-darkening bands.
Request a QuoteWorking on a project?
We also handle office, multi-unit, and commercial work, and run a trade and vendor program for builders, designers, and property managers. Spec sheets, fire-rating documentation, and trade pricing are available on request.
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