Alternating Sheer & Solid Bands for Infinite Light Control
Zebra Blinds in Calgary
Also called dual or day-and-night shades, zebra blinds layer alternating sheer and solid fabric bands. Align them for an open view and soft light, or overlap them for privacy and shade — all with a simple pull or the push of a button. A modern, graphic look that suits any Calgary room.
- Step-less control of privacy, view and brightness
- Sheer + solid banded fabric in warm, neutral and bold tones
- A clean, contemporary focal point for living spaces
Why Zebra Blinds
Zebra blinds — also called dual or day-and-night shades — are one of the most popular choices in modern Calgary homes. Two layers of alternating sheer and solid fabric bands glide past each other: line up the sheers for a soft, filtered view, or overlap the solid bands for privacy and shade. It is step-less, intuitive control of exactly how much light and view you want, in a clean, contemporary banded look.
What you’ll love
- Step-less control of privacy, view and brightness
- Sheer + solid banded fabric in warm, neutral and bold tones
- A clean, contemporary focal point for living spaces
- Motorization and smart-home control available on request
Zebra blinds go by several names — day-night blinds, dual shades, banded or vision shades — but the mechanism is identical: two layers of fabric printed with alternating sheer and opaque stripes, wound onto one tube. Lower or raise the front layer a few centimetres and the solid bands either line up with the sheers, for an open view and daylight, or slide behind them, for privacy and shade. No slats to tilt, no cords to space — just one continuous, step-less sweep between bright and private.
That single-tube design is also why made-to-measure matters. A trimmed-down stock blind from a box store leaves light gaps down the sides and bands that never quite register, which defeats the whole sheer-solid effect. We cut each blind to your exact opening, to the millimetre, so the bands align cleanly and the shade hangs flat with no daylight leaking around the edges.
For a Calgary home the appeal is practical. Our low winter sun sits at a harsh angle from October through March and throws glare across screens and hardwood; the sheer setting knocks that glare back while you keep the mountain or backyard view. In summer, drop to the solid bands to cut afternoon heat on west-facing glass. Zebra blinds in Calgary suit almost anyone — renters and owners, living rooms, offices and dining rooms — though for a fully dark bedroom we pair them with a blackout layer. As for zebra blinds price, it lands in the mid range, between a basic roller and a premium sheer, and tracks with size, fabric and motorization.
Perfect for
Where zebra blinds work beautifully in Calgary homes.
See the Look
Zebra Blinds in beautiful Calgary interiors
Made to Measure
Tailored to your window — and your taste
Every option below is chosen with you in your own home, against your own light and décor.
- Bands
- Sheer + solid, warm to bold tones
- Control
- Cord loop or motorized
- Mount
- Inside or outside casing
- Opacity
- Light-filtering through room-darkening
Fabrics & Options
Fabrics, Opacity & Colours
Every zebra blind uses a banded fabric: alternating sheer 'vision' stripes and solid 'privacy' stripes formed as one continuous panel. The opacity of those solid bands is your main choice. Light-filtering bands glow softly and suit living and dining rooms; room-darkening bands are far more opaque — the right pick for bedrooms and media rooms. Because the sheer stripes never fully vanish, zebra blinds don't give 100% blackout on their own; for that we add a separate blackout roller behind. Band width matters too: narrow bands read as a fine contemporary line, while wider bands feel bolder and more graphic. Colours run from warm creams, oatmeal, greige and soft taupe — tones that flatter most Calgary interiors — through cool greys and charcoals to deep, dramatic darks, in smooth, linen-look and subtle-weave textures. Most collections offer a matching valance or cassette in white, grey or bronze to finish the headrail neatly. We bring the full swatch set to your home so you can judge each fabric against your own walls and daylight before deciding.
Pricing
What Affects Your Zebra Blinds Price
There's no single sticker price for zebra blinds, because each one is built to your window. The biggest factors are size — a wide patio-door span uses far more banded fabric than a small bedroom window — and the fabric and opacity you pick, since room-darkening and designer textures cost more than standard light-filtering bands. The mount, cassette or valance adds a little, and the largest single upgrade is motorization. As a rough guide, a manual zebra blind sits in the mid range: more than a basic roller, less than a premium sheer, with motors priced per blind. Treat any figure as an estimate until your exact window is measured. Sunleo provides an itemized, no-obligation written quote — free, after an in-home measurement across Calgary and area — within 48 hours.
Smart-Home Ready
Add motorization to your zebra blinds
Cord-free control by remote, app or voice with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home. Schedule shades to the sun, protect furniture from UV, and keep cords away from kids and pets.
Simple & Done-For-You
From first call to finished window
Free in-home measure
We bring the samples to you and measure precisely.
Custom quote in 48 h
A clear, no-obligation quote — made to your windows.
Clean installation
Our installers fit everything and tidy up after.
Care & Cleaning
Care, Cleaning & Durability
Zebra blinds are low-maintenance. For routine care, run a duster or a vacuum on its lowest setting with a soft brush head across the fabric every few weeks, keeping strokes along the bands so you don't snag the join between the sheer and solid stripes. Most marks lift with a cloth lightly dampened in cool water and a little mild soap — blot, don't rub, and let the blind hang fully extended to dry before rolling it back up. Avoid harsh cleaners and steam, which can distort the banded fabric. Operate with a smooth, steady pull rather than yanking the chain, and the mechanism runs cleanly for years; motorized versions remove cord wear entirely.
Good to Know
Zebra Blinds — your questions, answered
How do zebra blinds work?
Two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and solid stripes move against each other. Align the sheers for light and a soft view; shift so the solid bands overlap for privacy and shade.
Do zebra blinds give full privacy at night?
For full night-time privacy, set the solid bands to overlap. During the day the sheer setting gives privacy while keeping an outward view. For bedrooms we can pair them with a separate blackout layer.
Can zebra blinds be motorized?
Yes — add a quiet motor for remote, app or voice control. It is a popular upgrade for large or hard-to-reach windows.
Are zebra blinds good for big windows?
Very — they are custom-made to your exact width, and motorization makes operating large spans effortless.
How much do zebra blinds cost in Calgary?
Zebra blinds price depends on the window size, the fabric and opacity you choose, and whether you motorize, so it's quoted per window rather than as a flat rate. As a guide, they sit between basic rollers and premium sheers. After a free in-home measurement anywhere in Calgary, we send an itemized, no-obligation quote within 48 hours.
Are zebra blinds the same as day-night blinds or dual shades?
Yes. Day-night blinds, dual shades, banded shades and vision blinds are all names for the same product. Each uses two layers of alternating sheer and solid fabric that slide past one another to switch between an open view and privacy. We call them zebra blinds on this page, but it's the identical made-to-measure shade.
Do zebra blinds work well for Calgary's winter sun and glare?
They're well suited to it. Calgary's low winter sun throws harsh glare across TVs and hardwood; setting the sheer bands cuts that glare while keeping your view and daylight. On hot summer afternoons you shift to the solid bands to block heat on west- and south-facing windows, without closing the room off completely.
Can I see zebra blind samples in Calgary — do you have a showroom?
We don't run a showroom; Sunleo is a mobile service, which keeps overheads — and your zebra blinds price — lower. Instead, a consultant brings the full range of day-night fabrics, band widths and colours to your Calgary home, so you can compare dual-shade swatches against your own walls and lighting. Measuring and the written quote are free.
Why You Can Trust Us
Our Promise
The Fit Guarantee
Every blind is built to your exact window. If it doesn’t fit right, we make it right.
Fully Insured
Your home is protected on every visit, from measure to install.
No-Pressure, Written Quote
Clear pricing within 48 hours. No obligation, no fine print.
Calgary & Area
Where we install zebra blinds
We bring the samples and measure in your home across Calgary and the surrounding communities — no showroom visit required.
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What Happens After You Book:
- 1 We call you within 2 hours to confirm a convenient time slot
- 2 Our designer visits your home with full fabric + hardware samples
- 3 You receive a detailed custom quote within 48 hours — no pressure, no obligation
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