If you have large windows that get direct sunlight, you already know how beautiful—and sometimes brutal—that Texas sunshine can be.
My mom always told me, “Don’t buy a house that faces west.”
Why?
Because she grew up in a home where the afternoon and evening sun coming through those west-facing windows could be absolutely brutal. The heat. The glare. The fading furniture. And those moments when you couldn’t even see the TV because the sun was shining directly into the room.
So when my husband and I recently bought our new construction home in downtown Rockwall, Texas, I thought we had avoided that problem.
Our home faces east.
Problem solved, right?
Not exactly.
East-Facing Windows Can Be Brutal, Too!
Every morning, my husband and I sit down with our coffee and start the day.
And for a little while, we’re basically squinting at each other.
The morning sun pours through our beautiful windows, and until the sun rises a little higher, the glare can be intense.
That’s when I was reminded of something we tell our customers all the time:
The right window coverings aren’t just about how your windows look. They’re about how your home lives.
And as the owner of Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall, I have the unique opportunity to experience the products we sell in my own home.
So we decided to put our own advice to work!
So, What’s the Best Window Covering for Large Windows With Direct Sun?
There isn’t one single answer for every home.
The best window shades, blinds, shutters, or drapes depend on your home’s style, the direction your windows face, how much sunlight you receive, how much privacy you want, and how much light control you need.
But for our new home, we chose something we have seen become incredibly popular with our customers:
Motorized Room Darkening Shades
In our previous home in Heath, we had beautiful, traditional shutters. We loved them. Shutters are timeless, classic, and fit beautifully into so many Texas homes.
But our new home has a different style.
So this time, we considered several options—including Roman shades and drapes—but ultimately decided that motorized room darkening shades were the perfect fit for us.
And we couldn’t be more excited to get them installed!
We chose one of our most popular natural colors for the lower floor, while going with a sleek black shade upstairs.
The combination gives us the clean, modern look we wanted while also helping us control the intense morning sunlight.
And there’s something pretty great about being able to control your shades without walking from window to window.
Especially before that first cup of coffee.
Why Motorized Shades Are So Popular
Motorized window shades have become one of the most requested window-covering options we offer our Texas customers.
And it’s easy to understand why.
Motorized shades can provide:
- Convenient light control
- Room-darkening options
- Increased privacy
- Reduced glare
- A clean, modern appearance
- Easy operation for large or hard-to-reach windows
- The ability to control multiple shades together
- A beautiful solution for new construction and home renovations
They’re particularly appealing for large windows, tall windows, high windows, bedrooms, living rooms, media rooms, and homes with lots of direct sunlight.
And for Texas homeowners, controlling sunlight isn’t just about glare. The right window coverings can also help make a room more comfortable when those big windows are taking on the Texas sun.
Don’t Forget Your Outdoor Spaces!
And then there’s our backyard.
Our new home has the perfect back patio—and that has us thinking about another Bumble Bee favorite:
We’ve been watching these outdoor shades absolutely wow our Texas customers for the last several years.
They’re an incredible way to make an outdoor living space more comfortable and functional while helping provide shade and protection from the elements.
If you love spending time on your patio, outdoor kitchen, or backyard entertaining space, motorized outdoor shades can completely change the way you use that space.
And now that we have our own patio?
We’re ready to experience them for ourselves!
Window Coverings We Use in Our Own Home
One of the things I’m most proud of about Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall is that we’re not simply selling window coverings to our customers.
We’re putting them in our own home.
We’ve owned shutters.
We’ve considered Roman shades.
We’re installing motorized room-darkening shades.
And we’re getting ready to add motorized outdoor shades.
That’s because we believe in helping our customers find the right solution for their home—not simply selling them a product.
Whether you’re looking for custom blinds, window shades, shutters, drapes, Roman shades, room-darkening shades, or motorized outdoor shades, our goal is to help you understand your options and find what works best for your home, your lifestyle, and your budget.
Serving Rockwall and Surrounding North Texas Communities
We now live, work, and play in downtown Rockwall, and we absolutely love being part of this incredible community.
But Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall serves homeowners throughout the surrounding area, including:
Rockwall • Heath • East Dallas • Lavon • Mesquite • Forney • Wylie and beyond
If you’re building a new home, remodeling, replacing outdated window treatments, or simply tired of fighting the Texas sun, we’d love to help.
We’ll bring the showroom to you with a complimentary, no-pressure in-home design consultation.
We’ll measure your windows, show you different products and fabrics, talk through light-control and privacy options, and help you find a window-covering solution that fits your home.
Because beautiful windows deserve beautiful window coverings.
And believe me…
If you have big east-facing windows, you’ll want something before that morning coffee. ☀️
Ready to Find the Right Window Coverings for Your Home?
Visit Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall to learn more about our custom blinds, shades, shutters, drapes, motorized shades, and outdoor motorized shades, and schedule your complimentary in-home design consultation.
We’re local. We’re family owned and operated. We’re your neighbors.
And yes—we use our own products, too.
— Melissa Brooks
Owner, Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall
