Custom Window Shades in Clearwater — Beat the Gulf Coast Sun, Lower Your Bills.
Clearwater's intense sun heats your home and fades your furnishings. The right shade blocks the heat and UV before it enters — and keeps your energy bills in check. Request a Free ConsultationLocally Owned
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The Clearwater Sun Problem — and How the Right Shade Solves It
The Problem: Clearwater sees extreme UV, 240+ sunny days, and a cooling season that runs most of the year. If your windows aren’t protected, the intense Gulf sun fades your floors and furniture, washes out your view with glare, and you’re paying to run the AC against it constantly, driving up your Duke Energy bill.
The Solution: The shades we carry are chosen for exactly this climate. Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV while preserving your Gulf or waterfront view, cellular honeycomb shades add insulation to lower your cooling costs through the long season, and blackout roller shades give bedrooms a restful darkness. Scott and Larry bring the full collection to your Clearwater, Belleair, or beach home and match it in your own Florida light.
Select Your Perfect Shade Category
Clearwater’s most popular window shades, customized for your style and the Gulf Coast climate.
Roller Shades
Modern Style, Blackout for Better Sleep
A crisp, tailored look for modern Clearwater homes and beach condos alike. Choose sheer or solar for soft filtered light and view, or blackout roller shades for bedrooms and better sleep.
Solar Shades
Block the Heat & UV, Keep the View
Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters — giving your AC a break and stopping fading — while preserving your view. The go-to for cutting cooling costs on the sunny, Gulf-facing windows of Clearwater homes.
Cellular Shades
Insulation & Energy Savings
Honeycomb construction traps insulating air against the glass — cutting the heat gain that runs up your Duke Energy bill through Florida’s long cooling season. A favorite for bedrooms and west-facing beach-home rooms.
Woven Wood
Organic, Coastal Texture
Bamboo, jute, and grasses bring relaxed, natural warmth to Clearwater interiors and lanais. Add a liner for privacy or room darkening.
Roman Shades
Soft, Coastal Elegance
Architectural softness for coastal Clearwater homes and any room where warmth matters as much as function. Light-filtering or blackout linings, cordless and motorized options, in moisture-friendly fabrics.
Sheer Shades
Soften the Glare, Keep the View
Alternating sheer and solid vanes filter the intense Florida sun into a warm ambient glow while preserving your view at adjustable privacy — perfect for bright living and lanai-facing rooms.
Layered Shades
Also known as dual shades or zebra shades, these will provide the perfect modern look for your room.
Pleated shades
Fashionable and affordable, pleated shades are a stand-alone treatment or easily accompanied by a drapes.
Locally Owned & Operated
Why Clearwater Homeowners Choose MITS for Window Shades
Locally, family-owned by Scott and Larry, we source from premium brands built to perform in demanding climates like ours, and we match every shade in your own Florida light. Every recommendation passes one test: will this hold up and look great through Clearwater’s sun, humidity, and salt air for years?
You work directly with the owners from samples to measurement to professional installation — no showroom trip, no call center. Our customers say it feels like having family on your side.
Experience You Can Trust
Locally, family-owned and operated by Scott and Larry, right here in the Clearwater beach community. Our neighbors consistently rate us 5 stars for caring, professional service and stunning results.
Coastal Climate Expertise
We specialize in moisture-resistant composite products that resist Gulf humidity and salt air, and solar shades that block heat and up to 99% of UV to lower your energy bills through Florida’s long cooling season.
Honest, Professional Service
Precise measurements, upfront pricing, and clean, professional installation. We’ll also tell you honestly what our shades can and can’t do — for example, they add sun, glare, and everyday comfort, but they are not code-rated hurricane shutters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Shades in Clearwater
What window shade is best for lowering energy bills in Clearwater?
Solar shades and cellular shades are the best choices. Solar shades block the sun’s heat and up to 99% of UV before it enters, while cellular (honeycomb) shades add insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cellular shades can cut window heat gain by up to 40%.
Because Clearwater runs the AC nearly year-round, that heat rejection meaningfully lowers your Duke Energy bill.
Do solar shades block my Gulf view?
No — solar shades preserve your outward view during the day while blocking heat, glare, and up to 99% of UV. A lower openness factor (1-3%) gives more heat and glare control; a higher one keeps a clearer view.
They’re ideal for the Gulf-facing and lanai windows of Clearwater beach homes.
Can window shades be motorized?
Yes — most of our shades are motorization-ready, with control by remote, app, or voice. Schedule them to lower during the hottest part of the afternoon to block heat gain automatically, ideal for tall or lanai windows.
Scott and Larry handle the setup during installation.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Call (727) 755-6786 or book online, and Scott and Larry bring the full sample library to your home, measure every window, and show options in your actual Florida light. No fee, no obligation, no showroom trip.
Find Window Shades Built for the Gulf Coast Climate
Don’t settle for off-the-shelf shades that fade and yellow in the Florida sun. Our custom shade collections deliver style, energy savings, and UV protection — while protecting the Gulf views you love.
