Custom Exterior Screen Shades for Patios, Porches & Outdoor Living
Designed by Larry Lingle, our custom window screens elevate comfort, protect your interiors, and create seamless indoor-outdoor living — all while preserving your view.
Our custom screen systems are engineered to reduce heat, block harmful UV rays, and eliminate glare without sacrificing natural light. Whether enhancing interior comfort or extending your outdoor spaces, each solution is tailored to your home, your lifestyle, and your vision.
From solar screens to fully motorized outdoor systems, enjoy effortless control, energy efficiency, and refined design — all integrated beautifully into your space.
Motorized Outdoor Screens, Patio Shades, and Retractable Screens
Custom Screen Solutions Designed for Comfort, Protection, and Elevated Living
Enhance your home with custom-designed screen solutions that seamlessly blend performance with refined design. At Altered Light Window Fashions, designer Larry Lingle curates each screen system to complement your space while delivering exceptional control over light, heat, and privacy.
Our screens are engineered to reduce glare, block harmful UV rays, and improve energy efficiency — all while maintaining your view. Whether for interior comfort or outdoor living spaces, each installation is tailored to your home’s architecture and your lifestyle.
From solar screens to fully motorized outdoor systems, experience effortless functionality with a sophisticated finish. With smart automation options available, your environment adjusts instantly — giving you comfort, protection, and control at the touch of a button.
Stylish Screen Solutions for Modern Living
Altered Light Window Fashions offers a curated selection of custom screen systems designed to enhance both interior comfort and outdoor living. From clean, modern spaces to timeless architectural styles, each solution is tailored to complement your home while delivering superior performance.
Our screen options include solar screens, exterior patio screens, retractable systems, and fully motorized solutions — all designed to reduce heat, control glare, and protect your interiors without blocking your view.
Every system is available in a range of materials, openness levels, and finishes, allowing you to achieve the perfect balance of light, privacy, and protection. Whether you’re filtering sunlight indoors or creating a more comfortable outdoor space, we design every detail around your lifestyle.
Screens Designed for Comfort, Efficiency, and Elevated Living
High-performance screen systems do more than improve appearance — they transform how your home feels and functions. Custom screens provide advanced heat reduction, improved energy efficiency, enhanced privacy, and protection from harmful UV rays that can damage furniture and flooring.
By reducing glare and controlling natural light, screens create a more comfortable indoor environment while maintaining your connection to the outdoors. Exterior and motorized screen systems also extend your living space, allowing you to enjoy patios and outdoor areas in greater comfort year-round.
Our team works closely with you to select the ideal screen type, material, and automation features, ensuring a seamless integration into your home’s design and your daily life.
Why Homeowners Choose Altered Light Window Fashions
Homeowners across the Shawnee Mission, KS and Johnson County area trust Altered Light Window Fashions for thoughtfully designed, high-performance screen solutions. Led by designer Larry Lingle, every project is approached with a focus on both functionality and refined design.
We provide personalized in-home consultations, guiding you through material selections, screen performance options, and smart automation features to ensure a perfect fit for your space. From initial design to professional installation, every detail is handled with precision and care.
Our partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers allow us to deliver premium-quality systems built for long-term performance, durability, and effortless operation — giving you confidence in both the design and the investment.
Custom Window Screens Designed for Comfort, Protection, and Elevated Living
The way your home connects to the outdoors shapes how it feels every day. Natural light, open views, and fresh air create beauty — but without the right control, they can also bring heat, glare, and discomfort. At Altered Light Window Fashions, designer Larry Lingle approaches custom screen solutions as a refined balance between performance and design.
Each screen system is thoughtfully designed to enhance comfort while preserving what you love most — your light, your views, and your connection to the outdoors.
Solar screens are one of the most effective ways to manage sunlight without closing off your space. By filtering light rather than blocking it, they reduce glare, minimize heat gain, and help maintain a cooler, more comfortable interior — especially during the intense summer months. This added efficiency can significantly reduce energy usage while protecting your home from long-term sun damage.
Interior screen solutions create a clean, modern aesthetic while softening harsh light and preserving your furnishings. Furniture, flooring, and artwork remain protected, while your home maintains a bright, open feel.
Exterior and motorized screen systems take performance even further. By stopping heat before it reaches your windows and enclosing outdoor spaces when needed, they transform patios, porches, and covered areas into comfortable extensions of your home. With the touch of a button, your environment adjusts instantly — offering privacy, shade, and protection exactly when you need it.
Beyond performance, screens introduce a new level of flexibility. You can enjoy open views while maintaining privacy, creating a space that feels both expansive and secure. This balance is what makes custom screens such a powerful design element.
Every solution at Altered Light Window Fashions is tailored to your home and your lifestyle. Larry Lingle takes the time to understand how light moves through your space, where heat builds, and how you want each area to function. From material selection to automation and placement, every detail is intentional.
The process begins with a personalized consultation where design and functionality come together. Precise measurements and expert installation ensure a seamless, integrated finish that enhances both the look and performance of your home.
For homeowners throughout Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Liberty, Parkville, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Independence, Gladstone, and North Kansas City, custom screen solutions offer more than improvement — they deliver transformation.
They allow you to enjoy natural light without discomfort, extend your living space outdoors, and protect your interiors for years to come — all while creating a home that feels balanced, comfortable, and beautifully designed.
Because when light, comfort, and design work together, your home becomes more than a place to live — it becomes a space you truly enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Window Screens
What are the benefits of installing custom window screens?
Custom window screens do far more than cover your windows — they enhance how your home feels and functions. Professionally designed screen systems provide precise control over sunlight, reducing glare and heat while still allowing natural light and views to remain.
High-quality solar screens improve energy efficiency by minimizing heat gain, helping keep your home cooler during warmer months and reducing strain on your HVAC system. They also protect furniture, flooring, and artwork from harmful UV rays that cause fading over time.
For outdoor spaces, screens create a more comfortable environment by adding shade, reducing insects, and increasing privacy — allowing you to enjoy patios and porches without compromise.
In short, custom screens are an investment in comfort, protection, and everyday livability.
How do I choose the right screen solution for my home?
Choosing the right screen solution starts with understanding how your home interacts with sunlight, heat, and outdoor exposure. Factors such as window direction, room usage, privacy needs, and desired light levels all play an important role.
Some spaces benefit from interior solar screens that soften natural light, while others may require exterior or motorized systems to block heat before it reaches the glass. Outdoor living areas often benefit from retractable or motorized screens that provide flexibility throughout the day.
Material openness, color, and automation options also impact both performance and design. Working with a professional ensures your screens are tailored specifically to your home, maximizing both function and aesthetic appeal.
Are motorized screens worth the investment?
Yes — motorized screens are a premium upgrade that adds both convenience and functionality. With the touch of a button or integration into a smart home system, you can instantly adjust your screens based on sunlight, temperature, privacy, or time of day.
Motorized systems are especially valuable for large windows, outdoor living areas, and hard-to-reach spaces. They can also be programmed to adjust automatically, helping improve energy efficiency while maintaining comfort throughout the day.
Beyond convenience, motorized screens create a clean, sophisticated look and enhance the overall experience of your home — making them a worthwhile long-term investment.
Schedule Your Free Screen Consultation
If you’re ready to enhance your home with custom-designed screen solutions, Altered Light Window Fashions is here to help. From initial consultation to professional installation, every step is tailored to your space, your needs, and your lifestyle.
Discover how custom window and outdoor screen systems can transform your home’s comfort, efficiency, and design.
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