Elite Solar Shades – Designer Light Filtering with UV Protection for Modern Living Breathe sophistication into your space with the Elite Solar Shades from Select Blinds — a curated fusion of high-end design and powerful performance. These custom solar roller shades feature sleek textures, elegant colorways, and a clean, tailored fit, all while protecting your home from harsh sunlight and harmful UV rays. Whether you're styling an open-concept loft, a cozy reading nook, or a sun-drenched office, Elite Solar Shades deliver polished aesthetics with smart functionality. Premium Features & Customization Options Advanced Solar Fabric Options: Choose from a wide range of openness levels (from 1% to 10%) to control exactly how much light and view you let in. Whether you want a sheer, airy feel or more sun control, the Elite collection has the perfect solar weave for your space. Modern, On-Trend Colors: The Select Colors section showcases a refined palette of designer-inspired neutrals, crisp whites, deep charcoals, and layered textures. These shades are made to harmonize with both modern and transitional interiors. Custom Sizing for a Tailored Look: Use our Measure Your Windows tool to customize your order to exact width and height specifications. Every shade is handmade to fit your windows like a glove. Multiple Lift Options: Select from standard continuous cord loop, cordless for a cleaner silhouette, or upgrade to motorized control — including remote and smart home compatibility — for seamless, push-button operation. Optional Cassette Valance: Finish your shade with a sleek cassette valance or fabric-wrapped cassette to hide the roller mechanism and give your windows a high-end, built-in look. No-Drill Toolless Installation: Upgrade to the Click2Fit No-Drill mount to achieve hassle-free installation without tools or damage. Why Choose Select Blinds? Each Select Blinds product is handcrafted with care, using premium materials and made-to-order precision. With over 170 window treatment lines and more than 1,800 color and fabric options, we help you bring your design vision to life — affordably, stylishly, and with free shipping on every order. Our DIY-friendly installation process and top-rated customer service ensure you get the look you want with expert guidance at every step. Find Your Solar Shade Style Need tips for selecting the right openness or coordinating solar shades with layered drapery? Explore our design guides, trend roundups, and customer inspiration at: https://blog.selectblinds.com/ Enjoy sunlight without the glare. Elevate your interiors with the sleek performance of Elite Solar Shades. 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
Recommendations IMPORTANT MEASURING TIP: If Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds is chosen, take all three standard width measurements (top, middle, bottom) to check for variance, but be sure to input the exact measurement of the top of your window frame into the width field. Compare the three measurements, and if the variance between them exceeds 1/4", Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds may not fit properly. Deductions may vary +/- 1/8". This product is not available for sale in or into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The cassette with fabric insert is made using the same fabric as the shade, ensuring a consistent look with fabric running in the same direction. Enclosed handles help keep the fabric-wrapped bottom rail clean. Shades wider than 42" will include two handles. This product features a standard roll, with the fabric descending from the back of the roller tube. For optimal color consistency and minimal dye lot variation, order all shades for the same room simultaneously. For shades ordered with the 2-on-1 headrail, the middle gap is 1/2". Continuous Cord Loop above 32" in height comes with a plastic bead chain and tensioner. Shades shorter than 32" in height require a metal chain. Side and bottom tracks are made from durable PVC material. Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds headrail is available in white, vanilla, grey, brown, and black and will be visible after installation. The Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds option is only available for Inside Mount, and requires 2 1/2" of depth to install. All solar fabrics are flame-retardant. The Fabric-Wrapped Bottom Rail features a curved, fabric-wrapped front, with a flat, unwrapped back. The bottom rail endcaps extend approximately ¼" beyond the fabric width. Fabric-Wrapped Hem Bars is an aluminum bar inserted and heat-sealed with wrapped fabric. Bottom rails are color-coordinated based on the fabric chosen. Fabric Wrapped Hem Bar is recommended for larger and wider shades. Motorized wand is color coordinated to your selected color. Inside Mount Flush requires 2 1/8" to 4" of mounting space, based on the roll diameter. Light Block side and bottom tracks are only available for inside mounts. Exposed roll bracket covers are color-matched in black or white based on the selected fabric. Spacer blocks are available. Please contact us for assistance with adding them to your order. 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 SpaceCassette Dimensions 18" - 90" Continuous Cord Loop 18" - 90" Cordless Lift 22" - 90" Motorized Wand 22" - 90" SelectBlinds Automation 19" - 84" Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds 12" - 96" Continuous Cord Loop 12" - 96" Motorized Wand 12" - 96" SelectBlinds Automation 24" - 96" Cordless Lift 24" - 96" Click2Fit No-Drill Blinds Inside Mount: All Lift Styles: 3/16" Outside Mount: All Lift Styles: Ordered Width Exposed Roll 1 1/8" Inside Mount Cordless Lift • 1" Outside Mount Cordless Lift 1 3/16" Inside Mount Continuous Cord Loop • 1 1/8" Outside Mount Continuous Cord Loop 1 1/16" Inside Mount SelectBlinds Automation • 1" Outside Mount SelectBlinds Automation Cassette with Fabric Insert 1 1/8" Inside Mount Cordless Lift • 1" Outside Mount Cordless Lift 1 5/16" Inside Mount Continuous Cord Loop • 1 1/8" Outside Mount Continuous Cord Loop 1 5/16" Inside Mount SelectBlinds Automation • 1 1/8" Outside Mount SelectBlinds Automation Fabric Wrapped Cassette 1 3/16" Inside Mount Cordless Lift • 1" Outside Mount Cordless Lift 1 5/16" Inside Mount Continuous Cord Loop • 1 1/8" Outside Mount Continuous Cord Loop 1 3/8" Inside Mount SelectBlinds Automation • 1 3/16" Outside Mount SelectBlinds Automation Inside Mount Minimum Depth: 1 3/8" Exposed Roll 1 1/2" Cassette with Fabric Insert 1 1/2" Fabric Wrapped Cassette Inside Mount Flush Depth: 2 1/8" Exposed Roll 3 3/4" Cassette with Fabric Insert 3 3/4" Fabric Wrapped Cassette Outside Mount Minimum Space: 1 5/8" Exposed Roll 3 1/8" Cassette with Fabric Insert 4" Fabric Wrapped Cassette Cassette with Fabric Insert: Depth: 3 3/4" Height: 3 1/8" Fabric Wrapped Cassette: Depth: 3 3/4" Height: 4" 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
