Sheer Shades in Bloomington-Normal, IL
Open Central Illinois skies mean strong afternoon light, and sheer shadings turn that glare into a soft, even glow. In Bloomington-Normal living rooms and dining rooms they let you keep the view of the yard during the day, then tilt closed for privacy in the evening. Stop by our showroom in Normal to see how the sheer fabrics look with the light coming through them, or have a designer bring samples to your home.
What to know before you choose.
Sheer shades suspend soft fabric vanes between or along sheer fabric, so daylight comes in diffused and glowing instead of harsh. Tilt the vanes open to see outside, close them for privacy, or raise the whole shade out of the way.
They're a favorite for living rooms, dining rooms and anywhere you want the light to feel warm and even. Sheer fabrics also filter UV rays, which helps protect floors and furniture from fading.
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Bloomington-Normal readers named The Well Dressed Window a winner in the Pantagraph Best of Readers' Choice Awards every year from 2022 through 2026.
Where it all started
Bridget and Greg founded The Well Dressed Window right here in Bloomington-Normal in 2008, and the family still runs it today.
A Gallery store on Veterans Pkwy
Our Normal showroom is a Hunter Douglas Gallery® store with displays you can touch and try, including live PowerView® Gen 3 demonstrations.
Which sheer shades are right for your home?
The classic glow
Silhouette® Window Shadings float fabric vanes between two sheer layers for the softest, most diffused light.
Layered and tailored
Pirouette® Window Shadings attach soft, flat vanes to a single sheer backing, so they open like a gently layered shade.
Sheer for more rooms
Nantucket™ Window Shadings bring the sheer-and-vane look to a broader range of rooms and windows.
Silhouette® Window Shadings
Soft fabric vanes floating between two sheer facings.
Learn more about Silhouette® Window Shadings
Pirouette® Window Shadings
Soft fabric vanes that open like elegant louvers.
Learn more about Pirouette® Window Shadings
Nantucket™ Window Shadings
Soft, light-diffusing shadings with a relaxed, airy feel.
Learn more about Nantucket™ Window ShadingsSheer Shades questions from Bloomington-Normal homeowners
Towns we serve
- Bloomington
- Normal
- Towanda
- Hudson
- Downs
- Heyworth
- Le Roy
- El Paso
Can I compare Silhouette® and Pirouette® shadings before I choose?
Yes. Ask to see both at our Normal showroom, or your designer can bring samples of each to your home so you can compare them in your own light.
Which towns do you serve for sheer shades near Bloomington-Normal?
We bring samples to homes and install sheer shades throughout Bloomington, Normal, Towanda, Hudson, Downs, Heyworth, Le Roy and El Paso. Call our Normal showroom at (309) 275-3165 to book a free consultation.
Can you see through sheer shades?
With the vanes open you can see out through the sheer fabric, softened. With the vanes closed you get privacy, and at night a room-darkening or light-dimming fabric adds more.
Are sheer shades good for bedrooms?
They can be. Room-darkening fabrics are available on some lines, and many people pair sheer shades with drapery for a bedroom. We'll show you the options in your room.
The Vignette® Modern Roman Shades exceeded our expectations. They add a touch of elegance to the entire room. The fabric Bridget helped me pick out looks perfect in our space. Greg and Nolan installed them quickly and neatly. They helped me install the app and provided me with all the instructions on maintenance and care. Working with Bridget was a great experience. Highly recommended The Well Dressed Window!
Love, love, love the ease of decision making for my new abode. Working with Bridget and Tina made it a breeze. Very knowledgeable gals! Order came in a very timely manner. Appointment set for installation. Installers made a quick, but very thorough installation, and left me a very satisfied customer. I’d highly recommend The Well Dressed Windows to anyone looking for new or updating their window coverings!
Had a wonderful experience! I just put a down payment on my window treatment. This is a family business I so enjoyed working with Bridget. Bridget is an outgoing person that you think you have known her for years. She makes you feel very comfortable and there was never ever any pressure . We went through many books to find the right fabric came up with a design for the window. I felt very relaxed and it was quite fun. I would highly recommend her and her entire staff. Everyone was very delightful to deal with!
We’ve used the Well Dressed Window multiple times for our home, and are always more than pleased with the attention to detail, consultation with the designers and the installations. Taylor helped pick out our latest shades and we could not be more thrilled with how they turned out. Installation was very precise and efficient. We love this business and will continue using them for any window covering needs!
The staff is amazing! Pleasant and thorough … double checking measurements, walking through the process from beginning to the actual installation. We are doing the window treatments in three phases as we are in the middle of remodeling the primary bedroom and bath. No pressure sale … they worked around our remodeling schedule. They did the final measuring for all three phases at one time … saving us $$$. Looking forward to the second and third phases.
We had a broken blind with some other issues (installed by another company). I called TWDW and they were very responsive & eager to help us out. Within a few days our blinds were fixed. They gave us valuable feedback and a plan moving forward. Great people, very kind! We will definitely continue to use them.
Ready for new sheer shades in Bloomington-Normal?
Your designer brings samples of every option to your home, free of charge.
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