Shutter BoysZebra blinds or shutters in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas's homes and windows
Zebra blinds are a roller blind with two layers of striped fabric, sheer and solid, that slide past each other to let light in or block it. In Las Vegas, where 31% of homes are apartments or condos and 62% are detached houses, they compete with shutters for the same windows.
The year runs from 11 freezing nights to 136 days at 90°F or more, so whatever covers the window works in both seasons.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Afternoon sun
On the 136 days a year that reach 90°F, a zebra blind is either up or down; tilting shutter louvers block high sun and keep the view below.
In a house you’re staying in
62% of homes are detached houses, mostly owner-occupied (57% overall). Shutters are fixed to the house and usually stay when it sells; zebra blinds are usually replaced once the fabric or the roller wears out.
In a condo
With 31% of homes in multi-unit buildings, many windows here are wide and the budget goes on more of them. Zebra blinds cost less per window; shutters cost more, have nothing to wear out but the paint, and can be repainted when you redecorate.
| Feature | Poplar shutters (ours) | Zebra blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Light and privacy | Tilt the louvers | Line up or offset the stripes |
| Clear view | Swing the panels open | Roll the blind up |
| Cords | None | Usually a chain or cord |
| Refresh later | Repaint the wood | Replace the fabric or blind |
| Cost per window | More | Less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Las Vegas for you to fit. We don’t sell zebra blinds; if shutters suit your windows, price them window by window.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
More about shutters in Las Vegas
Zebra blinds vs shutters near Las Vegas
- Spring Valley 9 mi
- North Las Vegas 11 mi
- Paradise 12 mi
- Sunrise Manor 12 mi
- Enterprise 16 mi
- Henderson 21 mi
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.