Zebra Shades San Diego | Custom Window Treatments | iL Progetto LLC
Alternating horizontal stripes of sheer and solid fabric let you dial in exactly how much light and privacy you want — any position between fully open and fully closed. Custom-measured and professionally installed across San Diego County. Free in-home consultation. License #1127055.
Alternating sheer and solid bands. Tune privacy and daylight with a single pull.
Zebra shades use two layers of fabric with alternating transparent and opaque bands. Align the bands for privacy; offset them for a filtered, diffused light effect. A contemporary look that reads as designer at any budget. Available cordless or motorized.
Key Features of Our Zebra Shades
- Alternating sheer and solid bands
- Infinite, fluid light and privacy adjustment
- Contemporary dual-layer aesthetic
- Cordless and motorized operation available
- Wide range of fabric colors and weights
A Note from the Studio
The zebra shade is the closest thing in our collection to an instrument. You do not set it once; you play it — a band of sheer here, a band of privacy there, tuned to where the sun happens to be. In San Diego that changes by the hour, which is precisely why we love specifying these. — The iL Progetto Studio, San Diego
Zebra Shades — Frequently Asked Questions
How do zebra shades control privacy?
Zebra shades use two layers of fabric with alternating transparent (sheer) and opaque (solid) horizontal bands. When you align the sheer bands, light filters through freely. When you align the solid bands, they stack to create full privacy. Any position between fully open and fully closed gives you a gradient of light and privacy — more control than a single-layer shade.
Are zebra shades good for San Diego's coastal light?
Excellent. Zebra shades handle Southern California's intense, flat coastal light better than most treatments. The sheer bands diffuse glare while preserving outdoor views; the solid bands deliver full privacy when needed. They're particularly effective in west-facing rooms that take a late-afternoon sun hit along the coast.
Can zebra shades be motorized?
Yes — motorized zebra shades are one of our most popular combinations. A single motor controls both the raise/lower function and the band alignment, giving you complete light management from your phone, remote, or voice. Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit.
How do zebra shades compare to regular roller shades in price?
Zebra shades cost slightly more than standard single-layer roller shades — typically 20–30% more — because of the dual-layer construction. They offer significantly more light-control flexibility in return. If you find yourself frequently wanting to let some light in but keep some privacy, zebra shades are worth the difference.
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.