{"id":11485,"date":"2023-03-08T15:45:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:57:46","slug":"reverse-roll-roller-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/reverse-roll-roller-shade\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard vs Reverse Roll Roller Shade: Differences &#038; How to Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_d0e5a6-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_d0e5a6-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_d0e5a6-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_d0e5a6-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_fc636b-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc636b-2c\">May 6, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_72af2b-83\">Standard vs Reverse Roll Roller Shade: Differences &#038; How to Choose<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\"]{padding-top:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\"]{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\"]{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_06c406-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_06c406-45\">If you\u2019ve decided on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roller-shades\">Roller Shades<\/a>, sometimes called roller blinds, for your new window treatments, you\u2019ve chosen a truly versatile and practical option. When it comes to how to hang roller shades, you want to get the most out of your shades, both aesthetically and functionally. And one of the first questions that comes to mind for installation is likely: Should roller shades roll front or back? Deciding between a standard (back roll) or reverse roll roller shade (front roll) will depend on several factors including the specific application and your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into the benefits of a standard, sometimes called regular roll, and a reverse roll roller shade, it\u2019s important to first make sure you understand the difference between the two.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_607ca0-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_607ca0-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_607ca0-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_607ca0-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_f751e8-07 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\"]{font-size:24px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_fc1f33-50\">WHAT IS REVERSE ROLL ON A ROLLER SHADE?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The terms \u201creverse roll\u201d and \u201cstandard\u201d or \u201cregular roll\u201d refer to how the roller shade is hung, and which side of the roll (front or back) the material rolls off.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_16ee6f-a5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_d12736-e7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image11485_06fd62-99 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image11485_06fd62-99 size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-reverse-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A product image of reverse roll shades where the material falls off the front of the tube, ideal for reverse roll roller shades\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-reverse-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-reverse-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-reverse-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_1a8e7d-2f\">REVERSE ROLL<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;line-height:22px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_ca39cf-8a\">The material rolls off the&nbsp;<strong>front<\/strong>&nbsp;of the tube.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_3e93ac-da inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image11485_2944e8-d2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image11485_2944e8-d2 size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-regular-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A product image of a regular roll shade with material falling off the back of the tube\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-regular-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-regular-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-regular-roller-shades-reverse-roll-roller-shades-product-image-blog-content-year-location-945x630px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9ae692-04\">STANDARD OR REGULAR ROLL<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;line-height:22px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_a9b448-7b\">The material rolls off the&nbsp;<strong>back&nbsp;<\/strong>of the tube.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that both of these terms for how to hang roller shades also apply to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\">Solar Shades<\/a>, which are essentially roller shades with innovative&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/what-are-solar-shades\/\">UV-blocking material<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both install options will allow the shades to operate in the same way, so&nbsp;choosing between the two&nbsp;boils down to a few other factors, including the specific application and your preferences. Learn more about how to choose between a standard and reverse roll roller shade to suit your exact needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_6a514b-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_e3d997-d8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_adbdfb-06\">HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A STANDARD VS REVERSE ROLL ROLLER SHADE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To choose the right install option for your roller shades, it\u2019s important to first understand the two different types of mounting,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\">inside or outside mount<\/a>. The type of mount will be a key factor in deciding between a standard or reverse roll roller shade. Once you decide where it\u2019s best to mount your shades, you can then consider the benefits of standard and reverse rolls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_989e7b-7b\">UNDERSTANDING INSIDE VS OUTSIDE MOUNT ROLLER SHADES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-graphic-image-reverse-roll-roller-shades-horizontal-blog-content-945x300px.png\" alt=\"A graphic image shows arrows that tell you how to measure your windows for inside or outside mount reverse roll roller blinds and shades\" class=\"wp-image-11472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-graphic-image-reverse-roll-roller-shades-horizontal-blog-content-945x300px.png 945w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-graphic-image-reverse-roll-roller-shades-horizontal-blog-content-945x300px-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-graphic-image-reverse-roll-roller-shades-horizontal-blog-content-945x300px-768x244.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inside mount<\/strong> refers to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\">blinds<\/a> or shades being <strong>installed inside the window frame<\/strong>, typically mounted from the top of the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outside mount<\/strong> refers to your blinds or shades being <strong>installed outside the window frame<\/strong>, typically mounted on the wall just outside the window trim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing between these two options will first depend on whether an inside mount is even possible: There needs to be enough space within the window frame for your shades or blinds to be mounted. If both options are possible, then it comes down to a matter of preference.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_814cd7-3a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_b256fc-1f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_6e9b99-ed\">Benefits of a Reverse Roll Roller Shade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-mesa-verde-mist-reverse-roll-roller-shades-scandi-inspired-living-room-blog-content-2019-girona-945x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A living room with Scandinavian-inspired design and decor features reverse roller shades in Mesa Verde Mist\" class=\"wp-image-11470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-mesa-verde-mist-reverse-roll-roller-shades-scandi-inspired-living-room-blog-content-2019-girona-945x630px.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-mesa-verde-mist-reverse-roll-roller-shades-scandi-inspired-living-room-blog-content-2019-girona-945x630px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-mesa-verde-mist-reverse-roll-roller-shades-scandi-inspired-living-room-blog-content-2019-girona-945x630px-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pictured: Reverse Roll Roller Shade &#8211; Mesa Verde, Mist<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A reverse roll roller shade features material rolling off the front of the tube. Several benefits of a reverse roll include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gives you a clean, minimalist look<\/strong> as the material conceals the roller tube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for doors or windows with handles or cranks<\/strong> that stick out, as the shade falls farther from the glass and will clear these obstacles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Will often clear the window sill<\/strong> when fully extended, allowing you to leave any d\u00e9cor or plants on your sill, whether the shade is opened or closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_7c3320-88\"><strong>When Not to Choose Reverse Roll<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many benefits of a reverse roll roller shade, there are some instances where it may not be the best choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the roller shade sticks out too far, whether inside or outside mounted, it may become an obstacle and make the room feel smaller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re trying to achieve a room-darkening affect with roller shades alone, a reverse roll causes the material to sit farther from the glass which will allow more light to seep through the sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_4f9cc4-eb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_0aacea-ce inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_9adca4-13\">Benefits of a Standard Roll Roller Shade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-cornice-with-welt-reverse-roll-roller-shades-deep-bedroom-windows-blog-content-2021-madison-945x630px.jpg\" alt=\"Deep bedroom windows have regular roll roller shades with cornices with welts over the top of the window frame\" class=\"wp-image-11468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-cornice-with-welt-reverse-roll-roller-shades-deep-bedroom-windows-blog-content-2021-madison-945x630px.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-cornice-with-welt-reverse-roll-roller-shades-deep-bedroom-windows-blog-content-2021-madison-945x630px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-cornice-with-welt-reverse-roll-roller-shades-deep-bedroom-windows-blog-content-2021-madison-945x630px-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pictured: Regular Roll Roller Shade &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/cornices-valances\/cornices\/cornices-with-welts\">Cornices with Welts<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard or regular roll roller shade features the material rolling off the back of the tube. Reasons to choose a standard roll include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The roll and material sit closer to the window<\/strong> which helps to block more light for a room darkening effect, whether inside or outside mounted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Won\u2019t protrude from the window<\/strong>, providing a tailored look and feel, and helping to make smaller spaces feel a little bigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allows for easy layering<\/strong> in front of the shade with another shade, blinds or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\">drapery<\/a>, for greater visual depth and dimension, and better light and privacy control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal to pair with a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/cornices-valances\/\"><strong>valance<\/strong><\/a> to cover the tube and provide a more polished, finished look for your windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_4af12d-87\"><strong>When Not to Choose Standard Roll<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Situations where a standard roll isn\u2019t ideal include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have an inside mount on windows with cranks, or if you have an outside mount on doors, a standard roll will cause the material to catch on any cranks or handles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_859aee-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:30px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_a589d0-fa inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da\"]{margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_c239d1-da\">See Examples of Standard &amp; Reverse Roll Roller Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87\"]{margin-bottom:35px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87\"]{margin-bottom:25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_d7abd7-87\">Need more examples of standard and reverse roll roller shades to decide how to hang roller shades in your home? View our gallery featuring a mix of both install options to get a sense for how each works in different types of spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns11485_b78a73-cb{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns11485_b78a73-cb .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns11485_b78a73-cb\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn11485_92f6d5-86.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn11485_92f6d5-86.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-0);background:var(--ast-global-color-2);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom:0px solid 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kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/photo-gallery\/product\/roller-shades\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">VIEW OUR GALLERY<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-roller-shades-mesa-verde-mist-reverse-roll-roller-shades-modern-office-layered-drapery-blog-content-2019-valencia-380x275px.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:67% 42%;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72{position:relative;}.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:225px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_ec9db8-72 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_e690a9-8b alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_6b15a4-d0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_365cff-c0\">How to Hang Roller Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide between a standard or reverse roll roller shade, you\u2019re ready to learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/install-roller-shades\/\">basics for how to hang roller shades<\/a>. Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/RollerSolarInstallInstructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installing a roller or solar shade<\/a> is essentially the same whether you choose a standard or reverse roll. The only difference is how you orient the roll when you attach it to the brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install your roller or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\">solar shades<\/a>, you\u2019ll need basic tools like a screwdriver, pencil and tape measure. Simply measure and mark where your brackets will be mounted and install the brackets with your screwdriver. When you install the roller shade, make sure to orient it in the right position:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a <strong>reverse roll,<\/strong> make sure the material is falling off the <strong>front <\/strong>of the tube when you install it in the brackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a <strong>standard or regular roll<\/strong>, make sure the material is falling off the <strong>back <\/strong>of the tube when you install it in the brackets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that you install your roller shade the wrong way, switching from a reverse roll roller shade to a standard roll \u2014 or vice versa \u2014 is easy. Simply detach the tube from the brackets, flip it around to the right orientation, and reinstall it into the brackets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_4e95f4-65 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_6a5fbe-66 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_29d1db-88\">Roller Shades vs \u201cRoller Blinds\u201d: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roller shades are sometimes referred to as <strong><em>roller blinds<\/em><\/strong>, even though they don\u2019t have slats like traditional blinds. In this guide, terms like <em>reverse roll roller blinds<\/em> or <em>standard roll roller blinds<\/em> are often used to describe how the shade is installed rather than a different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/window-treatments\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/window-treatments\">type of window treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A reverse roll (or front roll) means the fabric rolls off the front of the tube, allowing it to fall away from the window. A standard roll (or back roll) keeps the material closer to the glass by rolling off the back of the tube. Both options function the same way, but each offers different aesthetic and practical benefits depending on your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-motorized-roller-shades\">Motorized Roller Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/motorized-window-treatments\">Motorized roller shades<\/a> offer an even more seamless way to manage your window treatments, whether you choose a standard or reverse roll. With motorization, you can raise and lower your shades using a remote, wall switch, app, or smart home integration, making it especially useful for hard-to-reach windows or large installations. Both standard and reverse roll configurations are compatible with motorized systems, so your choice comes down to aesthetics and function rather than operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id11485_b653c5-05 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11485_d91271-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11485_d91271-9c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11485_3b40c5-d7\">What\u2019s Next for Your Roller Shade Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With an understanding of the difference between a reverse roll roller shade and a standard or regular roll, you can implement your roller shade project the way you want to. If you\u2019re considering a DIY installation, be sure to closely <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/RollerSolarInstallInstructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow install instructions<\/a> for how to hang roller shades to ensure your shades fit and work perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to have some help with your window treatment project, we can offer you a free quote that includes an estimate for both material and installation costs. Our professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">measure and install services<\/a> take all the guesswork out of your project. 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