2 1/2" Light Filtering Sheer Shades – Elegant Privacy with Soft Natural Light Control Transform your home with the graceful design and practical light control of 2 1/2" Light Filtering Sheer Shades from Select Blinds. These shades blend the beauty of sheer curtains with the functionality of horizontal blinds, giving you the ability to gently diffuse sunlight while maintaining privacy—perfect for living rooms, dining spaces, and bedrooms. Key Features & Customization Options 2.5-Inch Vanes for Enhanced Views: Wider fabric vanes provide greater visibility when open, and a more contemporary look when closed. Light Filtering Fabric: Softens harsh sunlight and offers daytime privacy without darkening your room. Custom Fit: Easily input your dimensions using the “Measure Your Windows” tool for a precise, made-to-order fit. Personalized Options: Customize lift styles (including cordless and motorized), headrail upgrades, and hold down brackets for the perfect finish. Stylish Selection of Colors Choose from a wide assortment of elegant tones and textures in the Select Colors section—ranging from airy neutrals to bold accent colors designed to complement both modern and traditional spaces. Why Shop Select Blinds? With over 170 handcrafted window treatment styles and more than 1,800 color choices, Select Blinds offers premium custom window solutions with free shipping and dedicated DIY support. Get expert window covering tips and home décor inspiration at our blog: https://blog.selectblinds.com/ Choose 2 1/2" Light Filtering Sheer Shades for stylish, functional, and beautifully filtered natural light—customized just for your space. Sample First Concerned about getting the correct color, pattern or material? Don't be. We'll send you up to 15 free samples of any product so you can order with confidence and know exactly what your custom color will look and feel like. And we'll ship them to you for free! Pick Your Color / Get FREE Samples Happy Customers "They were exactly what I expected and installation was very easy. They look beautiful! Highly recommend."- P. Chase, Maryland "It was exactly what i expected. very good job and price. highly recommend."- F.P., Pennsylvania See More Reviews
Recommendations Deductions may vary +/- 1/8". Do not account for factory deductions when measuring for your shade. Deduction information detailed in the table below. Bottom clearance is determined by adding ½" to the outer cut width. Fabric slats on the shade are 100% polyester. Motorized Wand comes in 5 different color options: White, Off White, Grey, Bronze, or Black. Rechargeable Motorized Wand and remote-control Motorization lift system upgrades will need a rechargeable motor battery and charger. Headrails and cassettes are color coordinated with a coordinated fabric insert. For all mounting types, fabric will measure exactly the length ordered when the vanes are in the closed position. When the vanes are rotated open, the shade will become slightly longer. The safety device is required by law and must be applied on chain loops and prevents free-hanging loops in operating chains. Install the safety device at the maximum distance possible from the control mechanism to prevent slack in the loop. Motorized options are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which will be shipped at or below 30% charge for safety. Fully charge your shades before use for optimal performance. Dimensions Depth Height Width Height Width WidthHeightHeadrail DeductionsFabric DeductionsRequired Mounting SpaceHeadrail Dimensions 12" - 120" Continuous Cord Loop 18" - 84" Cordless Lift 24" - 120" Motorized Wand 24" - 120" SelectBlinds Automation 16" - 120" Continuous Cord Loop 18" - 84" Cordless Lift 16" - 96" Motorized Wand 16" - 96" SelectBlinds Automation Inside Mount: All Lift Styles: 1/4" Outside Mount: All Lift Styles: No Deductions Inside Mount: All Lift Styles: 15/16" Outside Mount: All Lift Styles: 5/8" Inside Mount Minimum Depth: 1" All Lift Styles Inside Mount Flush Depth: 3 3/8" All Lift Styles Outside Mount Minimum Space: 1" All Lift Styles All Lift Styles: Depth: 3 1/4" Height: 3" SelectBlinds Automation SelectBlinds Automation is our latest innovation in motorized control, offering seamless two-way communication between your smartphone and shades, with support for unlimited shades, customizable scenes, and flexible timers. For an average-sized shade under typical usage (raising and lowering once per day) the internal rechargeable battery will last around 6 months. BThe battery can be recharged up to 500 times. It takes approximately 7 hours to recharge the motor when fully depleted. The internal rechargeable battery requires a 5V DC compatible charger, which is sold separately as a charging kit. The kit is available in white only and includes a power block and a 120” charging cable equipped with a USB-C connection. At least one charging kit should be added to your order, The 5-channel remote can control up to 10 individual window treatments. Motorization lift system upgrade does not include remote. A remote is not required for system operation, but if remote control operation is desired, we recommend adding one remote to your order for every room of shades. Add a Solar Panel to your order to keep your shades charged automatically, reducing the need for manual charging and battery maintenance. This convenient, energy-efficient option utilizes solar energy captured at the window and offers flexible mounting options. Product specifications and installation instructions are available here. Motorization Instructions The Wall Mount Kit includes a wall bracket, magnetic wall plate, 2 screws, and 2 drywall anchors. The wall bracket can be installed with provided screws or with 3M Command Strips (not provided) for flexible installation. Never lose your remote again! The Remote Wall Mount is simple to install and provides a convenient magnetic home for your remote. SelectBlinds Automation is not compatible with the SelectConnect Bridge. Programming for your shades and accessories is done in the SelectBlinds Automation App. Refer to the motorization guide linked below for more information. Add a SelectBlinds Automation Bridge to unlock the full potential of your automated system, enhancing connectivity, extending range, and enabling seamless integration with leading smart home platforms. Enjoy hands-free control through Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings — all powered by Matter for a secure, effortless, and future-ready smart home experience. The SelectBlinds Automation Bridge supports control of up to 15 shades per home and allows secure remote access through the SelectBlinds Automation App, letting you adjust your shades from anywhere in the world. Currently, only one bridge can be used per home network, with multi-bridge support planned for future updates. Improve performance and responsiveness when controlling multiple shades throughout your home. The Bridge enhances range, ensures precise alignment for grouped shades, and keeps your timers accurate by automatically syncing each shade’s internal clock. Motorization Instructions
