2 1/2" Room Darkening Sheer Shades – Enhanced Privacy & Luxurious Softness Elevate your living space with 2 1/2" Room Darkening Sheer Shades from Select Blinds, designed to bring both elegant style and superior light control to any room. These sheer window treatments feature floating fabric vanes between two sheer panels, providing a darkening effect when closed, without completely blocking natural light. Explore a range of subtle neutrals, bold tones, and delicate patterns in the Select Colors section to find the perfect complement to your décor. Measure Your Windows for a Perfect Fit Use our easy-to-follow measuring guide to ensure your shades align precisely with your window dimensions, achieving a sleek, custom look. Customizations & Upgrades Lift Styles for Effortless Operation Continuous Cord Loop: Ideal for larger or heavier shades, maintaining tension and smoother control. Cordless Lift: Enjoy a clutter-free aesthetic that’s child-safe and pet-safe, eliminating dangling cords. Motorized Lift (if available): Operate your shades with a simple press—great for tall or out-of-reach windows. Headrails: Add a sleek painted or fabric covered headrail to discreetly hide hardware, ensuring a refined finish. Smart Home Integration: Control your room-darkening sheers via app or voice assistant for ultimate convenience. Why Pick 2 1/2" Room Darkening Sheer Shades? Room-Darkening & Privacy: Block out a majority of incoming light while maintaining a soft, gentle ambiance. Sleek, Floating Vanes: Achieve a contemporary look with adjustable fabric slats that add depth and texture to your space. DIY-Friendly Installation: While we’re a DIY company, our team stands by to help you from measuring to final setup. Discover the Select Blinds Advantage Choose from a wide selection of over 170 products and more than 1,800 colors, all custom-made to meet your specific needs. With free delivery straight to your door, you’ll enjoy both the ease of shopping and the high-quality craftsmanship that sets Select Blinds apart. Discover more window covering tips, design inspiration, and how-to advice on our blog at: https://blog.selectblinds.com/ Upgrade your home with these sophisticated sheer shades—experience modern style, powerful light control, and a tailored fit for every window. 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 "I love the blinds. The process was so easy. My windows are a very odd shape, and I was concerned about handling the selection and ordering myself without someone coming out to the house to help. The measurement nd ordering process was simple. I was shocked at how quickly my custom shades were assembled and shipped to my door. Installation was a breeze - this was something else I was worried about. Make sure you have a good quality drill and drill bits. My installation process was harder because my drill bits were very low quality. Once I borrowed a friends drill, extremely simple process! And, I saved over $1000 buying from Select Blinds versus another, more full service company."- Cris M., Connecticut "Beautiful shades. I installed these in our master bedroom and bath. Gives us the privacy needed without eliminating light. Great construction and value. I am using select blinds for every window in our home."- Kendra D., Hamilton, MT 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. Fabric slats on the shade are 100% polyester. 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. Motorized Wand comes in 5 different color options: White, Off White, Grey, Bronze, or Black. Rechargeable Motorized Wand will need a rechargeable motor battery and charger. The inherent nature of the dual fabrics used to make this product prevent complete light blockage when the vanes are closed. You will notice an increase in light between the sheer front and the back fabric toward the bottom of the shade. This product is not intended to block out 100% of the light. Small gaps between the fabric slats may still allow for some incoming light. Bottom clearance is determined by adding ½" to the outer cut width. 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
