Butterfly Shades San Diego | Custom Window Treatments | iL Progetto LLC
Butterfly shades feature stacked horizontal fabric bands that alternate between opaque and sheer layers. Shift the bands to align for privacy, offset for soft filtered light, or raise fully for an open view. Custom-measured and professionally installed across San Diego County. Free in-home consultation. License #1127055.
Alternating opaque and sheer horizontal bands for precise light layering.
A sophisticated evolution of the roller shade. Two layers of alternating solid and translucent horizontal bands glide independently — align them for full privacy, offset them for a soft diffused glow, or raise the shade completely. Clean, modern aesthetic that works in any room.
Key Features of Our Butterfly
- Alternating opaque and sheer horizontal bands
- Full privacy, soft light, or open view — one shade
- Cordless and motorized options available
- Clean modern profile, minimal headrail
- Custom width and length
A Note from the Studio
The butterfly pleat is drapery for people who notice stitching. Its double fold breaks the fabric into a rhythm that reads as couture rather than covering. We reserve it for rooms where the drapery is meant to be looked at, not just through. — The iL Progetto Studio, San Diego
Butterfly Shades — Frequently Asked Questions
How are butterfly shades different from zebra shades?
They look similar at first glance — both alternate sheer and opaque horizontal bands — but the mechanism differs. Zebra shades stack both layers on a single roller and the bands slide past each other as you raise or lower. Butterfly shades use a separate front and back layer that operate together but produce a slightly different light quality — the layers are further apart, creating more depth in the bands. The visual effect of butterfly shades is slightly more three-dimensional and sculptural. Both are excellent; the choice often comes down to the specific look you prefer when you see samples in your home.
What room types work best with butterfly shades?
Butterfly shades are particularly well-suited to living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices — spaces where you want daytime privacy with filtered natural light but also need the option to fully open or close. Their modern, structured aesthetic also works well in contemporary bedrooms. They are less common in kitchens (where moisture and grease are a concern) and bathrooms.
Are butterfly shades available motorized?
Yes. Motorized butterfly shades are an excellent pairing — the motor controls both the raise/lower function, giving you app, remote, or voice control over your light and privacy. Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit.
How do butterfly shades compare in price to zebra shades?
Butterfly shades and zebra shades are in a similar price range — both involve dual-layer construction and are priced at a modest premium over single-layer roller shades. The price difference between the two is typically minor. The choice should be based on which look and mechanism you prefer, not cost.
How It Works
- Free consultation: a designer visits your home with the full sample collection.
- Precise measurement: we measure every window ourselves.
- Custom fabrication: made to your exact dimensions, typically 2–3 weeks.
- Professional installation: licensed team, 30–45 minutes per window.
About iL Progetto LLC
Mobile in-home consultation — free, no obligation. The designer brings the full showroom (fabric samples, hardware, motorization options) to the client's home, measures every window, and delivers a same-visit quote.
Phone: (858) 338-1678 · Email: info@progettoshades.com · California Contractors License #1127055 · Founded 2022 · Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM
Service areas: San Diego, Poway, Carlsbad, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Chula Vista, National City, Coronado, El Cajon, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Temecula and surrounding Southern California communities.