Light filtering vs. blackout
Fabric alone blocks light through the shade. Full darkness requires controlling the perimeter with channels, cassettes or generous overlap.
Shades & Blinds
Blackout Shades
True darkness for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.
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Overview
Blackout Shades
Blackout shades use opaque fabrics and, when needed, side channels and closed cassettes to control the light that escapes around the edges.
Problems it solves
- Room darkening
- Shift-work sleep
- Screen glare in media rooms
Benefits
- Opaque fabrics
- Optional side channels
- Thermal comfort
- Motorization ready
Available styles
- Blackout roller
- Blackout cellular
- Blackout drapery lining
Recommended rooms & applications
- Bedrooms
- Nurseries
- Media rooms
- Hotel-style guest rooms
Shades & Blinds
Gallery
Motorization availability
Recommended for bedrooms with scheduled morning and evening scenes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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