Best GREENGUARD Certified Shades for Healthier Homes

Lexi Westingate | Blinds Chalet Design Team

Updated: May 22 2026

GREENGUARD certified shades are designed to support healthier indoor air quality by meeting low chemical emission standards. For homeowners focused on creating a healthier home environment, choosing GREENGUARD certified window shades can provide added peace of mind.

Many popular shade styles are available with GREENGUARD certification, helping reduce exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while still providing style, privacy, and light control.

Learn more about our GREENGUARD Certified Window Coverings or browse our full collection of custom window shades.

What Are GREENGUARD Certified Shades?

GREENGUARD certified shades are window shades that have been tested for low chemical emissions and indoor air quality standards. These products are independently evaluated to help ensure they release lower levels of VOCs into indoor environments.

GREENGUARD certification is especially important for bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms, and other frequently used indoor spaces.

Benefits of GREENGUARD Certified Shades

Supports healthier indoor air quality

Low VOC emissions

Third-party tested certification standards

Available in a wide range of shade styles

Helps support modern healthy-home design goals

Best Types of GREENGUARD Certified Shades

1. Cellular Shades

Cellular shades are one of the most popular GREENGUARD certified options because they combine energy efficiency with soft light control and privacy.

Excellent insulation

Soft filtered light

Ideal for bedrooms and living rooms

Explore: Honeycomb Cellular Shades

2. Roller Shades

Roller shades offer a clean and modern appearance while remaining available in many low-emission fabric options.

Minimalist design

Easy operation

Available in light-filtering and blackout fabrics

Explore: Roller Window Shades

3. Solar Shades

Solar shades help reduce glare and UV exposure while supporting a healthier indoor environment with GREENGUARD certified fabric options.

Helps reduce glare

Maintains outdoor visibility

Great for sunny rooms and offices

Explore: Solar Screen Window Shades

4. Roman Shades

Roman shades provide a softer decorative look while still offering low-emission fabric choices in select collections.

Elegant fabric appearance

Decorative styling

Works well in bedrooms and dining rooms

Explore: Fabric Roman Shades

Best GREENGUARD Certified Shades by Need

Need	Best Shade Type
Energy efficiency	Cellular shades
Modern appearance	Roller shades
Glare reduction	Solar shades
Decorative style	Roman shades
Bedrooms	Cellular or Roman shades

GREENGUARD Certified Shades vs Standard Shades

Feature	GREENGUARD Certified Shades	Standard Shades
VOC Testing	Yes	Not always
Indoor Air Quality Focus	High	Varies
Third-Party Certification	Yes	Not always
Healthy Home Support	Strong	Varies

Who Should Consider GREENGUARD Certified Shades?

Families with children or pets

People sensitive to odors or chemicals

Homeowners focused on indoor air quality

Homes using healthy-home or low-VOC design principles

Best Rooms for GREENGUARD Certified Shades

Room	Recommended Shade Type
Bedroom	Cellular or Roman shades
Living room	Roller or solar shades
Home office	Solar shades
Nursery	Cellular shades

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Final Thoughts

GREENGUARD certified shades can help support healthier indoor air quality while still offering the style, privacy, and light control homeowners want. Cellular shades, roller shades, solar shades, and Roman shades are all popular options available in low-emission certified collections.

Choosing GREENGUARD certified window shades can be a smart option for homeowners focused on creating a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment.

GREENGUARD Certified Shades FAQs

What are GREENGUARD certified shades?

GREENGUARD certified shades are window shades tested for low chemical emissions and indoor air quality standards.

Are GREENGUARD certified shades safer?

GREENGUARD certified shades are designed to meet low VOC emission standards, which may help support healthier indoor air quality.

What are the best GREENGUARD certified shades?

Cellular shades, roller shades, solar shades, and Roman shades are among the most popular GREENGUARD certified shade options.

Do GREENGUARD certified shades cost more?

Pricing varies by product and materials, but many GREENGUARD certified shades are competitively priced with standard window treatment options.

Details	Standard	Guaranteed to Last	Guaranteed to Love
Pricing	FREE	$	$$
Warranty Duration
3 year limited warranty	✓	✓	✓
5 year limited warranty		✓	✓
Warranty Coverage
Defects	✓	✓	✓
Parts	✓	✓	✓
30 Day Returns(in-store credit)			✓

Details

Standard

Guaranteed to Last

Guaranteed to Love

Pricing

FREE

Warranty Duration

3 year limited warranty

✓

5 year limited warranty

✓

Warranty Coverage

Defects

✓

Parts

✓

30 Day Returns(in-store credit)

✓

Guarantee
What Is Covered Our window coverings are covered against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship when used as intended, provided that: The product has been correctly measured, installed, and operated. All Blinds Chalet guidelines regarding product limitations, maintenance, and care have been followed. Who Is Eligible This warranty applies solely to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferable. Blinds Chalet’s Responsibility If a covered defect is confirmed, Blinds Chalet will, at its discretion, repair the product, replace affected parts, or provide a comparable replacement. Costs not included: The customer is responsible for expenses related to shipping as well as any measuring, installation, removal, or reinstallation services. Labor charges, service visits, and similar costs are not covered by this warranty. What Is Not Covered Damage resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, or neglect. Improper measurement, installation, cleaning, or maintenance. Normal wear and tear, including fading, discoloration, or deterioration from sunlight or moisture. Frayed cords, cord breakage, or reduced cord performance due to age or heavy use. Fading and normal aging of materials are expected characteristics and are not considered defects. Warranty Limitations This warranty is exclusive and replaces any other expressed or implied warranties. No Blinds Chalet employee or representative is authorized to modify or extend these terms. Blinds Chalet will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from product use or failure. How to Request Service Blinds Chalet Customer Care [email protected] (480) 470-1127 Please include: Original proof of purchase, which can be your order number or purchase confirmation email A brief description of the issue The location of the window covering and clear photos or video of the issue Resolution on Warranties and Guarantees BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. Limit 1 remake per covered product. If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired. In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. If a product or component has been discontinued, Blinds Chalet will repair or replace the affected part with the closest available match in design and color.

Guarantee

What Is Covered

Our window coverings are covered against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship when used as intended, provided that:

The product has been correctly measured, installed, and operated.
All Blinds Chalet guidelines regarding product limitations, maintenance, and care have been followed.

Who Is Eligible

This warranty applies solely to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferable.

Blinds Chalet’s Responsibility

If a covered defect is confirmed, Blinds Chalet will, at its discretion, repair the product, replace affected parts, or provide a comparable replacement.

Costs not included: The customer is responsible for expenses related to shipping as well as any measuring, installation, removal, or reinstallation services. Labor charges, service visits, and similar costs are not covered by this warranty.

What Is Not Covered

Damage resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
Improper measurement, installation, cleaning, or maintenance.
Normal wear and tear, including fading, discoloration, or deterioration from sunlight or moisture.
Frayed cords, cord breakage, or reduced cord performance due to age or heavy use.

Fading and normal aging of materials are expected characteristics and are not considered defects.

Warranty Limitations

This warranty is exclusive and replaces any other expressed or implied warranties. No Blinds Chalet employee or representative is authorized to modify or extend these terms.

Blinds Chalet will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from product use or failure.

How to Request Service

Blinds Chalet Customer Care
[email protected]
(480) 470-1127

Please include:

Original proof of purchase, which can be your order number or purchase confirmation email
A brief description of the issue
The location of the window covering and clear photos or video of the issue

Resolution on Warranties and Guarantees

BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. Limit 1 remake per covered product.
If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.
If a product or component has been discontinued, Blinds Chalet will repair or replace the affected part with the closest available match in design and color.

5 Year Guaranteed to Last
Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.

5 Year Guaranteed to Last

Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years. 30 Day Returns If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them for store credit, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Returns are for store credit only and store credit will be available immediately after the items are received (Guaranteed to Love fee is not credited).

5 Year Guaranteed to Love

Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.
30 Day Returns
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them for store credit, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Returns are for store credit only and store credit will be available immediately after the items are received (Guaranteed to Love fee is not credited).