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Custom Blackout Shades

Room Darkening Abilities

How Dark Can Blackout Shades Make a Room?

Blackout shades offer a functional and effective way to control light and enhance privacy in your home. By understanding their pros and cons, as well as the true meaning of "blackout," you can determine whether they are the right fit for your space. 

They work especially well in bedrooms, nurseries, home theaters, and any space where darkness is essential. However, if aesthetics and fabric variety are a priority, or if you want diffused light rather than total darkness, other window treatments such as light-filtering shades or layered treatments may be better suited for your needs..

  • 100% Blackout Shades - You need side channels to eliminate all incoming light. Innovative side and sill channels eliminate light gaps in your room.

  • 99% Blackout Shades - Use a special blackout material or adding a blackout liners on the back to block up to 99% of light.

  • On a budget? When light seeps through the sides of your current shades, add stationary curtain panels on the sides, and a top valance for that room-darkening effect.
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Multiple Operation Options

We offer a range of operating options to suit your needs and preferences. No matter how you prefer to operate your shades, we have a solution that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle:
  • Manual continuous chain control
  • Cordless designs
  • Push and pull wand controls
  • Motorized with remote control
  • Wired options for integration with your home automation system

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Products

Blackout Roller Shades

Blackout roller shades offer excellent light-blocking capabilities, are easy to operate, and can be installed quickly. Their sleek design allows you to control light effortlessly while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

  • Can be motorized
  • Get complete blackout by using stationary drapery panels or side channels to block the light from coming in through the sides.
  • Perfect for your media room, nursery or bedroom
  • Motorization helps prolong the life of the shade
  • Great for insulation and privacy

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Blackout Cellular Shades

Blackout Cellular Shades with Side and Sill Channels to mount inside the window opening and block out the light sipping through the sides and the bottom. Perfect for media rooms, primary bedrooms, and more.

  • Can be motorized
  • Single cell, double cell, or double Architella collection 
  • Get complete blackout by using stationary drapery panels or side channels to block the light from coming in through the sides.
  • Get minimum light seepage on the sides when mounted inside the window opening
  • Great for insulation and privacy

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Blackout Roman Shades

Roman shades with Blackout Liner: Roman shades combined with a blackout liner on the back provide a soft, elegant look while offering superior light control. The liner ensures maximum darkness, while the shades themselves are easy to operate and can be installed with minimal effort.

  • Can be motorized
  • Best if mounted above the window and cover the sides by at least 5”-7” 
  • Many styles to choose from
  • Different colors and texture options for the back liner
  • Provides complete privacy and excellent insulation
  • Blackout lining helps prevent light from coming in and protects the fabric from fading
  • Blackout lining blocks 99% of light, great for insulation and privacy

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Blackout Woven Shades

  • Can be motorized
  • Optional color blackout back liner
  • Many styles, colors and materials to choose from
  • Blackout lining helps prevent light from coming in and protects the material from fading
  • Blackout lining blocks 99% of light, great for insulation, privacy, protect your flooring and furniture against fading

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Blackout Curtains and Drapery

For the ultimate in light control, custom-made drapery with a blackout liner is a fantastic option. You can customize the drapery to cover the entire wall and floor-to-ceiling, providing full coverage and preventing any light from seeping through. This option also offers the flexibility to let light in whenever desired while maintaining a luxurious and tailored appearance.

  • Can be motorized
  • Perfect for media room, nursery or bedroom
  • Lots of fabric options to create that desired look
  • Many pleat styles to choose from
  • Motorized drapery tracks can be operated using your phone, Alexa, Google, or Siri
  • Blackout lining helps prevent light from coming in and protects the fabric from fading
  • Blackout lining blocks 99% of light, great for insulation and privacy

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Pros of Blackout Shades

  1. Total Light Control – The primary benefit of blackout shades is their ability to significantly reduce external light, making them perfect for anyone sensitive to light or those who need near-total darkness for restful sleep.
  2. Enhanced Privacy – Blackout shades provide full privacy, preventing anyone from seeing inside your home, even at night with indoor lights on.
  3. Energy Efficiency – Blackout shades help regulate indoor temperatures by blocking heat in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter, leading to potential energy savings.
  4. Sleek & Minimalist Design – With their simple, modern appearance, blackout shades complement various interior styles without adding bulk.
  5. UV Protection – By blocking sunlight, blackout shades help protect furniture, flooring, and décor from fading due to UV exposure.
  6. Motorization & Smart Home Integration – Many blackout shades can be motorized and integrated into smart home systems, allowing for convenient remote operation. Automatic blackout roller shades provide ease of use and can be scheduled to open and close at set times.

Cons of Blackout Shades

  1. Light Gaps – While the fabric itself blocks all light, small gaps on the sides may allow some light to filter in. To achieve better darkness, consider pairing roller shades with blackout drapery or opting for blackout cellular shades, which have smaller light gaps.
  2. Limited Aesthetic Variety – Compared to other window treatments, blackout roller shades may offer fewer fabric patterns and textures, making them less decorative.
  3. Manual vs. Motorized Operation – While motorized blackout shades offer convenience, they can be more expensive. Manual versions may require frequent adjustment, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
  4. Potential for Wrinkling & Creasing – Some lower-quality blackout fabric shades may develop creases over time, which can affect their appearance. This is true for blackout roller shades.

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