Room Darkening Blinds

Room Darkening VS Blackout Blinds

It’s a common question…”Which is better, room darkening blinds or blackout shades?” The answer comes when you better understand what you need. Room darkening blinds create spaces that have “most” of the light removed, where blackout shades provide an environment where it’s hard to see in front of you. The fabrics you choose will influence the light control, of course. But, it can also depend on the makeup of your windows, the type of window shades you choose and the way the coverings are installed.

Focus on the Function

It’s best to sit down with one of our window covering specialists to determine your needs for the specific rooms in your home. Most homeowners find themselves happy with room darkening shades. They shield the room from incoming light, removing distracting lights during the night and keep the morning sunshine at bay so you can sleep longer.

However, if you need it to be pitch black during the day, our designers can help you understand your choices with fabrics, features and products. When clients work third shift, suffer from migraines, or have a specialized theater room that would function best with blackout shades, we have great window covering options to show you!

What Are Light Gaps?

Light gaps can interfere with your light control, depending on how dark you need it. During the day, when room darkening window shades are lowered, you can sometimes see slivers of light appear along the edges, inside the window frame. This “halo” effect can be the result of the type of window shades, the make of your window, the depth of the window, or whether the room darkening blinds were installed with an inside or outside mount.

Avoiding Light Gaps

Discover LightLock™, the latest innovation in blackout blinds, sealing out incoming light with a U-shaped channel installed inside the window frame. Another option homeowners love in room darkening window treatments is to add blackout curtains to the sides of the window, blocking the light gaps and coordinating the style of the space.

Dual Shades for Room Darkening

Quickly becoming a favorite for room darkening blinds and blackout shades, the dual shades feature allows you to have the light-filtering shades you love–in roman shades, roller shades, or sheer shades. The light filtering portion of the two-in-one design can be lowered in place for dynamic natural light and outdoor views. Then when you want it dark, a blackout roller shade lowers down, blocking all light, creating the darkened sanctuary you’ve been dreaming of. It adds invaluable versatility to the windows of your Roseville area home.