Zebra blinds are a type of modern window covering made from alternating stripes of sheer (light-filtering) and opaque (solid) fabric on a single roller. When you adjust them, the stripes overlap in different ways to let in light or provide privacy kind of like a hybrid between roller shades and horizontal blinds. If total darkness (like in dedicated home theater rooms) is a must, consider pairing zebra blinds with blackout curtains. They offer a stylish look and flexible lighting control, though they don’t provide complete blackout or heavy insulation on their own.