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CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS

Double roller shades

Two fabrics. One thoughtful window.

Double roller shades are extremely popular in spaces where privacy, heat control and room darkening are priorities. Pair a daytime screen or light-filtering fabric with a separate blackout roller, and operate each shade independently for comfortable daylight or a darker, more private room. Optional side channels are available for compatible installations.

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Two grey roller shade fabrics lowered to different heights in a bright living room
THE DETAILS

A closer look.
A choice that fits.

A double roller system gives each fabric its own role: a screen or light-filtering layer helps manage daytime glare and sunlight, while the blackout layer adds privacy and room darkening. This combination is especially useful in bedrooms, media rooms and sun-exposed living spaces where light and comfort needs change throughout the day. For compatible windows, optional side channels help cover the gaps along the fabric edges, reducing stray light and improving privacy at the sides. We check the opening, mounting depth, fabrics and controls before recommending a configuration. Heat-control performance depends on the fabric, glazing and installation; blackout fabric and side channels do not automatically eliminate every light gap.

Well suited to

Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, living rooms and offices where privacy, glare management, heat control and room darkening matter, with separate daytime and evening settings at the same window.

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MAKE IT YOURS

The options to consider.

01

Choose the fabric pairing

Compare a screen or translucent front fabric with a separate blackout roller. We help coordinate the colours and assess daytime glare and nighttime privacy.

02

Plan the depth & finish

Two rollers need more planning than one. We review mounting depth, trim and handle clearance, then confirm suitable brackets or cassette options for your measurements.

03

Optional side channels

Available with compatible systems, side channels cover the vertical fabric edges to reduce light leakage, improve privacy along the sides and create a more enclosed window treatment. They help achieve a darker, more consistent room-darkening effect for sleeping or watching a screen. Fit and effectiveness depend on the window and installation; light may still enter at the top or bottom. Ask us to assess suitability for your windows.

04

Independent controls

Each shade operates separately. For motorized pairs, plan two motors and the required power connections or charging access before manufacture.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Your questions.
A little clarity.

Planning a roller shade layout
Are double roller blinds different from zebra blinds?+

Double roller blinds use two separate fabric rollers, often a solar screen and a blackout shade, that you operate independently. Zebra blinds use alternating sheer and solid bands. We help compare day-and-night privacy, mounting depth and the number of motors needed for your windows.

Is a double roller the same as a zebra or dual shade?+

No. Zebra shades adjust alternating bands in a layered fabric. Double rollers use two separate fabric shades that can be raised or lowered independently.

Will a double roller make my bedroom completely dark?+

Not automatically. Blackout fabric blocks light through the fabric, while optional side channels can reduce the gaps at the sides for improved room darkening and privacy. Light may still enter at the top or bottom. We assess your window and mounting arrangement before confirming a suitable solution.

Can both shades share a single motor?+

A motorized double-shade arrangement needs separate motors for independent operation. Hardwired installations need the appropriate power feeds planned for both.

MEASURED & INSTALLED LOCALLY

Double roller shades
measured & installed locally.

ShadeZone supplies and installs custom window treatments in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Explore your local guide for measurement, access and installation planning.

We also welcome enquiries from Richmond, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, White Rock and nearby communities. See the full service area and travel arrangements.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s find
your perfect fit.

Tell us about your double roller shades project. Share your rooms, approximate window sizes and what you want to achieve with light and privacy.

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KEEP EXPLORING

More ways to shade.

Light-filtering roller shade lowered partway over a large window

Roller & solar shades

Simple, tailored shades that roll neatly away. Choose a fabric that softens daylight, offers more privacy or helps you manage glare while keeping the look of your room calm and uncluttered.

Zebra shades with alternating sheer and opaque bands in a living room

Zebra & dual shades

Alternating sheer and solid fabric bands create a distinctive layered look. Adjust their alignment to change the balance of daylight and privacy, then raise the shade when you want a clearer view.

Pale cellular shade showing its fine horizontal pleats at a window

Cellular / Honeycomb Shades

Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, use hollow fabric cells that trap air at the window. Their softly pleated design combines light control with insulating comfort. Choose single-cell fabrics in 3/4-inch (¾-inch) or 1.25-inch (1¼-inch) sizes, or double-cell construction for added insulation.

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