Elegant Shades for Softened Light and Privacy
Shades
Soft, Elegant, and Versatile
Shades introduce warmth and texture while offering refined light control. Olive + Baxter provides an extensive selection of custom shades that blend beauty and functionality.
Styles for Every Space
Choose from roller shades, Roman shades, cellular shades, woven woods, layered fabrics, and more. Our designers help you select materials that complement your interior palette.
Professionally Installed
Proper installation ensures smooth operation, clean lines, and a refined appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shades are best for blackout in a bedroom?
Cellular shades with a blackout cell and Roman shades with a blackout lining are the strongest options for darkening a bedroom or nursery. Roller shades with room-darkening fabric help as well, though some light can still spill around the edges unless the shade is mounted to overlap the frame. If total darkness matters, an outside mount or pairing the shade with drapery closes those gaps.
Do cellular shades really help with energy efficiency?
Yes. Cellular, or honeycomb, shades trap a layer of air in their pockets, which adds insulation at the window and helps reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. That can make a real comfort difference in western suburb homes with big windows or drafty older frames. Double-cell versions insulate more than single-cell.
What are top-down bottom-up shades and why would I want them?
Top-down bottom-up shades can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom, so you can let daylight in through the upper part of the window while keeping the lower half covered for privacy. They are popular in street-facing rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens where you want light without being on display. It is a small feature that changes how usable a room feels day to day.
Can shades be cordless or motorized for child safety?
Yes. Most roller, cellular, and Roman shades are available with cordless lift or motorization, both of which remove the hazard of exposed pull cords around children and pets. Motorization is especially convenient for tall or wide windows and for grouping several shades to move together. We recommend cordless as the default in any home with kids.
How do I clean different types of shades?
Most shades are maintained by regular dusting with a soft brush or a vacuum on a low setting. Woven wood and fabric shades do best with gentle dusting and spot cleaning rather than water, while cellular shades can be dusted and occasionally have the pockets cleared of dust with low-pressure air. Following the care guidance for the specific fabric keeps the color and structure intact.
