Printed Window Shade Options

Window Shade Mounting Options

Inside Mount

Outside Mount

  • Mounted inside the window frame
  • Creates clean, seamless, built-in design
  • Minimal impact to woodwork and other details
  • Perfect for utilizing window to backlight your custom designed images.
  • Perfect alternative if there is not enough depth for inside mount
  • Mounted to wall, ceiling, molding surrounding window
  • Often used to make the window appear larger to hide a less attractive window or door

Window Shade Fabric Options

  • Organic. OrangePiel knows that we are all increasingly conscious of the mark that we leave on the world.  We are happy to announce that our custom printed window shades are now available on 100% recyclable organic textiles.
  • Blockout. This opaque textile product offers relief by blocking 100% of sunlight with a lush, soft finish.  Perfect for situations where light-control is important.
  • Solar. OrangePiel's solar textiles offer a minimal, modern look with practical, energy-efficient benefits.  They absorb heat, protect interiors from harmful UV rays and reduce glare - while letting you maintain your view.
  • Light-filtering Translucent. OrangePiel's unique light filtering translucent material turns your windows into a backlit showcase of fine art and design, while retaining privacy.  Our translucent material harnesses sunlight to create a custom lightbox effect for your environment.

Window Shade Image Orientation

Inside:

Image is oriented such that the primary print faces away from the window.

Pros:
  • Use your print for functional artwork in your decor.
  • Harness power of translucent fabric to create a lightbox effect in your space.
  • Easy change-out allows for consistent remodeling of your space.
  • Surprise clients or guests with your unique art print in an unconventional location.

Outside:

Image is oriented such that the primary print faces towards the window.

Pros:
  • Display your print to the world outside.
  • UV-printing technique alleviates worry of fading
  • Great for branding of retail spaces, commercial signage, or showing off your good taste.
  • Create a unique, seamless visual from the outside.  Differentiate yourself!

Window Shade Roll Type

Regular Roll

Reverse Roll

  • Fabric falls off the back of the roll
  • Allows shade to remain close to casing on outside mount
  • Allows print to sit close to window for maximum lightbox effect.
  • Fabric falls off the front of the roll
  • Provides finished look when not adding a valance
  • Allows for additional clearance

Window Shade Control Position

Left (not shown):

Control is used to raise and lower the custom printed window shade.  Decide which side best suits your application, and we take care of the rest.

Consider any obstacles that may interfere with your operation (door handle, window opener, furniture location, etc.)

Right (shown):

Control is used to raise and lower the custom printed window shade.  Decide which side best suits your application, and we take care of the rest.

Consider any obstacles that may interfere with your operation (door handle, window opener, furniture location, etc.)

Window Shade Bracket Options (if no valance)

White / Black / Aluminum (shown):

[End brackets used for installation]

Note: Valance has no visible external hardware.

Installation Bracket Example

Note: Brackets not to scale.

Window Shade Hem Bar Style

Hem bar is used to add a slight weight and evenness to bottom of shade.  Multiple options available to add the perfect complement to your window shades.

White (exposed):

The white hembar hangs from the bottom of the window shade to provide a clean contrast to the window shade.  Blends with lighter colored prints and provides high contrast for darker prints.

Black (exposed):

The black hembar hangs from the bottom of the window shade to provide a clean contrast to the window shade. Blends with darker colored prints and provides a high contrast for lighter prints.

Heat-Sealed (internal):

Create a seamless printed experience with our heat-sealed hem bar option.  The heat sealed hem bar extends your image through the entirety of the shade, offering an uninterrupted view of your custom printed window shade.

Window Shade Motorization + Remote

Direct Wire Motor + Remote:

A motor wired directly to your home's electricity powers your shades.

A direct wired motor gives uninterrupted power to your window shade, ensuring that you will never have to worry about having to change batteries in the future.

Note: Requires Professional Installation

Low Voltage Motor   + Remote:

A battery-operated low voltage motor offers durability and power for your shades.

Offers smooth and quiet operation of your window shades, from afar.

Battery-Operated Motor + Remote:

A battery-operated motor powers your shades. 

OrangePiel's most economical solution for opening up your world to motorized shades, control up to 5 shades on a single remote.

Battery-life: 16-24 months - average use.

Pros:
  • Control your shades from up to 60+ feet away
  • 5-year warranty
  • Consistent power without changing batteries
  • (Optional ) Multiple shades controlled by one remote
  • Somfy Motors certified
Pros:
  • Control your shades from up to 60+ feet away
  • Quieter operation than Battery-operated
  • More power and fewer battery changes than Battery-operated
  • (Optional ) Multiple shades controlled by one remote
  • Somfy Motors certified
Pros:
  • Control your shades from up to 60+ feet away
  • Control your window shade positioning from the comfort of your desk, couch, kitchen, etc.
  • (Optional ) Multiple shades controlled by one remote
  • Somfy Motors certified

Window Shade Valance Options

White / Black :      (white shown)

OrangePiel uses a "cassette-style" valance that arrives setup and ready to install.  Just screw in a few hardware clips, click in your shade, and voila.  Really, it is that simple.

Note: End-cap not shown in order to show internal hardware.  No installation hardware will be seen with an OrangePiel valance.
Benefits:
  • Shade and valance arrive pre- fabricated and ready to install
  • Easy installation (a few screws and clips)
  • Cassette valances offer a stylish way to subtly incorporate your shade into your environment
  • Masks installation hardware
  • Clean, modern design