Sonnette® Shades
Blackout Shades
It’s important to have serious light control for the bedrooms in your home. Gotcha Covered Seeview Blinds & Shutters offers an incredible range of room darkening blinds, shades, shutters and drapery to control the light.
- Minimal Side Light Gaps
- Specialty Fabrics for Room Darkening
- Blackout Liners
- LightLock Seals Out Light
For bedrooms, many homeowners are interested in keeping out most of the light. Room darkening blinds will do just that–darken the bedrooms so the early morning sunshine doesn’t wake you, or nighttime light distractions don’t cause unnecessary wake-ups. But for some, even daytime light needs to be blocked. Blackout shades bring a darker atmosphere for midday naps or for windows that face extreme light.
Room Darkening VS Blackout
We get questions about the difference between light control with room darkening blinds and blackout shades. It’s easy to explain room darkening as “most of the light” is kept from the room. Blackout blinds can make it hard to see–even on a bright day. The results can be based on the fabrics, which kind of window coverings you select, or how the blinds are mounted at the window.
Dual Shades for Room Darkening
When considering room darkening blinds, dual shades has proven to be a favorite among clients. Why? You can experience natural light entering without glare or harsh direct light through the front, light filtering shade. Then, when you need it to be darker, lower the secondary blackout roller shade into place. This customizable feature gives you the best of both worlds and the widest range of light control.
Light Gaps
When it comes to covering your windows, the side light gaps can be a concern. This is what you’ll experience on a bright day when the blackout shades are lowered, where “slivers” of light are seen along the edges. There are products that offer minimal light gaps, but the expertise of measuring windows also comes into play. Some homeowners prefer to layer with drapery to cover the gaps. LightLock offers a U-shaped channel along the frame of the window, where the window shades nest, sealing out the light when the shades are closed. Duette® Shades with LightLock® is a commonly explored option.
Room Darkening Window Treatment Options
The right room-darkening window treatment depends on how much light you want to block, the size and style of your windows, and how you use the room. Some of our most popular options include:
Room Darkening Shades
- Duette® Honeycomb Shades – Available with room-darkening fabrics and LightLock™ options for enhanced darkness in bedrooms and media rooms.
- Designer Roller Shades – A streamlined choice with room-darkening fabrics for bedrooms, living spaces and other areas where greater light control is needed.
- Roman Shades – Available in fabrics and configurations that provide greater privacy and room darkening while adding a softer, tailored look.
- Designer Banded Shades – Alternating sheer and solid fabric bands provide adjustable privacy and light control.
Room Darkening Drapery
- Custom Drapery – Room-darkening linings can provide additional light control and can also be layered with shades for greater coverage
Room Darkening Vertical Shades
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers – Designed for wide windows and sliding doors, with rotating fabric vanes that can be closed for greater privacy and reduced incoming light.
- Skyline® Gliding Window Panels – Wide fabric panels provide coverage for large windows and sliding glass doors, with fabric opacity options for greater light control.
Room Darkening Shutters
- Interior Shutters – Adjustable louvers and solid construction help reduce incoming light while providing privacy and architectural style.
