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Add maximum style to your room with our favorite shades among our test fleet, the Achim Home Furnishings Pleated Cordless. They retract with a smooth, satisfying feel that appears built to withstand long-term operation. Installation is a snap, and this model is adjustable to many different window styles. The honeycomb design with two layers means that there's great privacy from the outside looking in, a nice finished look, and excellent thermal and sound insulation &#40;from the construction next door going on during our testing period&#41;. These still allow vibrant light through on a sunny day, but they'll block a bit more than the single-layer models tested.
Although the recoil action feels solid, an exposed top mechanism could lead to debris or dust buildup slowing things down &mdash; likely only in situations where you're externally mounting these outside a window frame. Even so, the Achim shades take the top tier for style, aesthetic finish, and maximum privacy. If you want a quality shade that hides all the tricks, we'd suggest you go for these.

Add maximum style to your room with our favorite shades among our test fleet, the Achim Honeycomb Pleated Cordless. They retract with a smooth, satisfying feel that appears built to withstand long-term operation. Installation is a snap, and this model is adjustable to many different window styles. The honeycomb design with two layers means that there's great privacy from the outside looking in, a nice finished look, and excellent thermal and sound insulation &#40;from the construction next door going on during our testing period&#41;. These still allow vibrant light through on a sunny day, but they'll block a bit more than the single-layer models tested.
Although the recoil action feels solid, an exposed top mechanism could lead to debris or dust buildup slowing things down &mdash; likely only in situations where you're externally mounting these outside a window frame. Even so, the Achim shades take the top tier for style, aesthetic finish, and maximum privacy. If you want a quality shade that hides all the tricks, we'd suggest you go for these.

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These tracks can be installed along the sides and bottom of a window frame to eliminate the light halo you get with improperly or inside-mounted shades.

Wooden shades give a fantastic glow that's warming and classy. If that's the vibe you're looking for, go with ALEKO Bamboo Roman Wooden Roll Up. You can use a drill if you'd like to, but they install with no tools needed. Screw in the hooks, hang the shades, and roll it on down to fancy town. The screws are shaped, so you probably don't need to drill pilot holes, although they're always recommended to save your nice finished walls and window frames. These bamboo roll-up shades add privacy and let in just enough light to balance the mood.
You're stuck without a valance to hide the hooks, but we found the look simple and honest. The wood is untreated and could quite possibly degrade in humid or outdoor conditions, so stick to inside windows and entry doors. The intricate woven thread connecting the slats may not fare well in outdoor conditions either, but the look is hard to match. ALEKO Bamboo Roman Wooden Roll Up is the best option to deck out a room with a classic bohemian vibe.

Wooden shades give a fantastic glow that's warming and classy. If that's the vibe you're looking for, go with ALEKO Roman Bamboo Roll Up. You can use a drill if you'd like to, but they install with no tools needed. Screw in the hooks, hang the shades, and roll it on down to fancy town. The screws are shaped, so you probably don't need to drill pilot holes, although they're always recommended to save your nice finished walls and window frames. These bamboo roll-up shades add privacy and let in just enough light to balance the mood.
You're stuck without a valance to hide the hooks, but we found the look simple and honest. The wood is untreated and could quite possibly degrade in humid or outdoor conditions, so stick to inside windows and entry doors. The intricate woven thread connecting the slats may not fare well in outdoor conditions either, but the look is hard to match. ALEKO Roman Bamboo Roll Up is the best option to deck out a room with a classic bohemian vibe.

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