Softlight Shades by Atlantic Source is our full line of custom shades for Delaware homes — cellular honeycomb, verti-sheer, roller and solar, and motorized — in light-filtering or full blackout. OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, Best for Kids cordless systems, measured and installed by our own team.
Shades are fabric coverings that raise and lower in a single piece — the most versatile treatment we offer. Softlight spans four families, each handling light, privacy, and insulation differently, so we match the right one to how each room is lived in.
Pleated honeycomb cells trap a layer of air at the glass for the best insulation of any shade — easing AC loads in humid summers and drafts in winter. The smartest energy choice, in single-cell, double-cell, and cell-in-a-cell constructions.
Cells 3/8"–3/4" · Light-filtering & blackout · Smooth · Linen · Bamboo · Tweed
Vertical fabric vanes with sheer facings for patio doors, sliders, and wide glass. Tilt open to diffuse light and keep the view; rotate closed for full privacy. Walk right through — no stacking to the side.
Side stack · Center split · Stack-at-will · Cordless, wand & motorized
Clean, minimal rolls of fabric in a wide range of opacities. Roller shades suit modern rooms; solar and screen fabrics cut glare and UV while keeping your view — ideal for bay-facing and sunset windows.
Solid · Woodgrain & bamboo prints · Light-filtering to blackout · Solar/screen options
Any Softlight family can be motorized — controlled by remote, wall switch, app, and voice. Matter-compatible systems join Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home, with battery, solar, or hardwired power. Perfect for skylights and hard-to-reach windows.
Matter-ready · Battery · Solar · Hardwired · Schedules & scenes
Every window is different, so we fit the right operating system to each opening — all cord-free by default for homes with children and pets.
A clean face with no chain or cord — the safest, most minimal standard. Best for Kids certified across our cellular line.
Lower from the top for daylight and sky while keeping the lower window private — the most-loved feature for street-facing rooms and baths.
A patented push/pull cordless system — nudge the rail up or down and it holds anywhere. Effortless on tall and wide shades.
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For patio doors and wide openings — side stack, center split, or stack-at-will so panels park where you want them.
Two fabrics on one headrail — a light-filtering shade and a blackout shade — so one window covers both the morning and the midnight.
Remote, app, voice, and schedules. Matter-compatible systems tie into your smart home — see motorization.
Every shade is a balance of light, privacy, and view. We help you choose the right opacity for each room and add features that change how a shade works through the day.
Compare fabrics, opacities, and finishes in The Blueprint, our interactive design library, or order free samples to see them in your own light.
Softlight fabrics run from warm whites to deep charcoals — a clean, coastal-friendly range. A handful of favorites below; the full library of textures and colors lives in The Blueprint.
Softlight Shades are custom-made in the USA to the same standards as the big designer names. Premium OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, a precise custom fit, and smooth, quiet lift hardware come standard, at a noticeably better price. You get the designer look and feel without the designer markup — and because Softlight is one line in our whole-home offering, the same team that builds your closets can dress every window in the house.
Softlight pricing depends on the family (cellular, verti-sheer, roller, or motorized), the fabric and opacity, the size and number of windows, and options like cordless lift or motorization. Because shades are made to each opening, we don't post fixed prices — your quote is prepared free, in your home, after we measure every window and you choose materials. The in-home consultation and professional installation are included, with no obligation. You can also order free samples to see fabrics in your own light first.
Light-filtering fabrics soften daylight and keep a warm glow while screening direct sightlines — ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and offices. Blackout and room-darkening fabrics block nearly all light for true rest — essential in bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms. Many homeowners choose Day/Night shades, which put a light-filtering and a blackout fabric on one headrail, or top-down/bottom-up to split light and privacy on the same window.
Cellular honeycomb shades are the clear winner. Their pleated cells trap a layer of insulating air right at the glass, slowing heat transfer in both directions — less AC strain in humid summers and fewer drafts in winter. Double-cell and cell-in-a-cell constructions insulate the most. For sun-facing windows, solar and screen fabrics also cut solar heat gain and UV while preserving the view. We'll point out which windows benefit most when we measure your home.
Yes. We strongly recommend cordless lift and motorized systems, both of which eliminate the dangling cords and loops that pose a strangulation hazard to children and pets. Cordless Softlight cellular shades are Best for Kids certified, and the fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified — tested free of harmful substances. Cordless is the standard we suggest for nurseries, kids' rooms, and any home with little ones, and it gives the cleanest look with no chain at the side of the window.
Yes. Softlight Shades are custom-made in the USA to the same designer-grade standards as the big names — premium fabrics, a precise custom fit, and smooth, quiet lift hardware — at a better price. Every shade is measured and installed by our own team. You get the designer look and feel without the designer markup, and we'll show you the right options for each room at your in-home consultation.
Yes — any Softlight family can be motorized. Control them by remote, wall switch, app, and voice, and the Matter-compatible systems join Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home so you can set schedules and scenes. Power options include rechargeable battery, solar charging, and hardwired. Motorization is especially worth it on skylights, tall windows, and hard-to-reach openings — see our motorization page for details.
Atlantic Source designs and installs Softlight Shades for homeowners across Delaware. Prefer something more architectural? Compare Wynhaven Shutters and Ashford Blinds, or add motorization to any shade. Start at the window treatments hub or browse fabrics and finishes in The Blueprint. Ready to begin? Book a free consultation.
