Santa Monica's abundant sunshine, coastal glare, and marine layer humidity create unique challenges for your home's comfort, energy efficiency, and furnishings. Custom blinds, shades, shutters, or drapery from 3 Day Blinds are built to help you take back control, filtering intense Pacific-facing light and glare, protecting your floors and fabrics from UV damage, and maintaining comfortable temperatures year-round, all designed to complement the beautiful beachside bungalows, modern condos, and eclectic homes found throughout Santa Monica and the greater Westside.
Our difference comes down to a few things:
- 45+ years of custom window treatment experience
- Local Design Consultants who understand what Santa Monica homes need to stay cool, comfortable, and stylish in Southern California's coastal climate
- Custom made for your windows with professional measuring and installation
- Free in-home consultation with no obligation
Explore Window Treatments Your Way
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Make the Most of Santa Monica's Light, Without the Glare
Santa Monica's coastal light is relentless, and the salt air, marine layer, and near year-round sun create specific demands on window treatments. The right choice here has to handle intense glare, UV exposure, and humidity while still letting you enjoy the views you moved here for. The options below reflect what Santa Monica area customers ask for most and what holds up best in this climate.
Popular Choices for This Area
- Solar Shades The most requested treatment along the Westside. Solar shades reduce glare and block UV rays while keeping your ocean or city views intact, making them ideal for the sun-heavy, west-facing exposures common throughout Santa Monica.
- Motorized Roller Shades A top choice for larger windows and open layouts. Motorization is especially popular here for effortless light control across floor-to-ceiling glass and hard-to-reach windows, with no cords and full smart home compatibility.
- Interior Shutters A consistent favorite in coastal neighborhoods. Composite and faux wood shutters resist warping and moisture from the marine layer, making them a smarter long-term choice than real wood in Santa Monica's salt air environment.
- Woven Wood Shades Popular for their relaxed, natural look that fits the coastal aesthetic. Bamboo, rattan, and jute materials bring warmth and texture to a room while filtering light softly, and their open weave allows airflow in warmer months.
- Cellular Shades A go-to for energy efficiency. The honeycomb construction insulates at the glass, helping keep interiors cooler during peak afternoon sun and reducing reliance on air conditioning throughout the year.
Serving Santa Monica and the Surrounding Communities
Homeowners across Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, Topanga, Malibu, Culver City, El Segundo, and throughout the surrounding Westside trust 3 Day Blinds for custom window treatments that are built to last and designed to fit the way they live.
Light, privacy, and climate needs vary across the coast and canyon communities of the greater Santa Monica area. Along the waterfront in Venice, Marina del Rey, and Santa Monica itself, Solar Shades and Motorized Roller Shades are the go-to for managing intense west-facing sun and glare while preserving the views that make these locations worth living in. Inland and hillside areas like Topanga benefit from Cellular Shades and Interior Shutters for their insulating properties and light control through variable coastal and canyon temperatures. In Culver City, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Malibu, Woven Wood Shades and Drapery are consistently popular for adding texture, warmth, and a relaxed coastal feel without sacrificing function.
Every consultation is free, every measurement is done by a professional, and every treatment is custom-made for your windows, not adapted from a stock size.
Everything You Need, From One Team, In Your Own Home
The right window treatment does a lot of work in a Santa Monica home, and getting it right comes down to seeing it in the actual space, in your light, against your walls and furnishings. That is exactly how we work. A Design Consultant who knows this market comes to you, helps you find the right solution for your home's style and how each room is actually used, and handles everything from measuring to professional installation under one roof. One team, one seamless process, no showroom trips required.
- Your design, custom made: Build your look with flexible options across fabrics, colors, textures, trims, valances, and cornices, tailored to your taste and not pulled from a catalog.
- Made-to-order for every window: Whether it's a standard window or something irregular, hard-to-reach, or specialty shaped, every treatment is custom-made to fit your space and stand up to Santa Monica's intense coastal sun, persistent glare, and year-round UV exposure.
- Local style guidance: Our Design Consultants know the Santa Monica area inside and out, and bring genuine familiarity with the region's coastal light conditions, salt air considerations, and sun exposure patterns to every in-home consultation.
- Smart home ready: Choose motorization, smart home compatibility, and room-by-room control so your treatments can automatically adjust to changing light throughout the day and respond to your schedule.
- One team, start to finish: A single seamless process from design consultation through professional measuring and installation, with no handoffs or back-and-forth.
- Long-term coverage: Every purchase is backed by a limited lifetime warranty for added peace of mind.
3 Day Blinds of Santa Monica
Nearby Areas Served
Serving Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Topanga, Venice, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities.
Common Zip Codes
90245, 90265, 90278, 90290, 90291, 90292, 90293, 90401, 90404, 90405
Hours
By Appointment
(800) 700-1860Not seeing your area? Schedule a consultation and we'll confirm availability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Coverings in Santa Monica
Layered solutions like Solar Shades with drapery or light-filtering Roller Shades manage mid-day glare while keeping homes bright. Materials selected for UV resistance help protect furnishings from Santa Monica’s consistent sunshine and reflective beach light.
Moisture-resistant faux wood, aluminum, and performance fabrics tend to handle salt air better than some natural woods. 3 Day Blinds consultants recommend finishes and materials specifically suited to Santa Monica’s coastal environment to support long-lasting appearance and function.
Insulating Cellular Shades, lined drapery, and well-fitted shutters help reduce heat gain on sunny afternoons and evening heat loss, supporting year-round comfort in mild climates without sacrificing natural light.
Top-down/bottom-up shades, dual shades, and sheers paired with drapery allow privacy from the street while maintaining light and views, ideal for condos and homes near oceans, mountains or other picturesque scenery.
Cordless lift systems, motorized shades, and shutters eliminate dangling cords, helping create safer spaces for children and pets. 3 Day Blinds offers many cordless and motorized options tailored to busy households.
Many recommended products use dust-resistant, wipeable finishes and fabrics, making it simple to remove salt, sand, and everyday buildup. Consultants suggest options that balance low maintenance with style for beach-adjacent homes.
Schedule Your Free In-Home Consultation
With Santa Monica's near year-round sun, intense coastal glare, and salt air, the right custom window treatments can reduce UV exposure, improve comfort in every room, and help keep cooling costs in check. Tailored designs consider room layout, privacy needs, and sun exposure for each window in your home.
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What Your Neighbors are Saying
See why homeowners rate 3 Day Blinds among the top providers of custom blinds, shades, shutters & drapes. From roller shades and composite shutters to motorized blinds and drapery panels, our clients love the convenience, craftsmanship, and lasting value of their new window coverings.
Read our Santa Monica Google reviews and discover why local homeowners across Los Angeles County choose 3 Day Blinds.
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