BLACKOUT BLINDS
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Room Darkening Blinds for Bedrooms
When you want to ensure a good night’s sleep in your Denver home, turn to the experts at Rocky Mountain Shutters. We’ll guide you to a wide range of blackout blinds and room darkening shades with fabrics and operating systems that deliver the perfect environment for the bedrooms of your home.
- Block out distracting light
- Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer
- Seal the cracks of pesky light
- Darken the environment, no matter the time of day
Blackout shades can help solve any issues you are having with light control and make your home as comfortable as it can be. Room darkening is not just for bedrooms, either. You might need intense control for direct sunshine. Blocking the light is a great way to create the right scene in your media room.
Block the Light VS Darkening Shades
What’s the difference between room darkening and blackout? These terms describe the environment of the room when the window coverings are lowered. Room darkening keeps out *most* of the light, while blackout describes fabric that blocks light completely. There are a number of factors that can influence how dark your room actually gets, whether it’s simply darkened, or if you have it ultra-dark. The opacity of the fabric plays a large role, (Many of our products are available with serious results, such as blackout curtains and blackout shades!), as does the type of window coverings you select. The make-up of the window may dictate how dark the space can get, since shallow windows can require an outside mount, which can let slivers of light in at the sides.
Do Blackout Blinds Leave Light Gaps?
Light gaps are slivers of light that can show up along the edges of lowered window coverings on bright days. This can happen with both room darkening and blackout blinds. If you have concerns about blocking out light entirely during the day, there a few details to consider. The type of window coverings and fabrics you select can increase or decrease the amount of light. The window frame and how the shades are mounted will also contribute. However, with the LightLock system, the installed U-channels seal out the incoming light for complete darkness. Some homeowners also like the idea of using blackout curtains, layered at the edges to block the light, or closed for an additional layer of darkness.
Dual Shades: Light Filtering AND Room Darkening
One of our most popular features, (due to the ability to bring in soft light in one position and block out the light in the other), is Duolite Dual Shades. Sit back and relax, as the front, light-filtering shade invites softened light and dynamic views. Then, when you’re ready to darken the room, lower the blackout roller shades. Lowering in place behind the front, you’ll block entering light with ease.
More Questions about Room Darkening? We’ve Got Answers!
Whether you’re in search of better sleep, high quality privacy, the ideal media room atmosphere, or an escape from intense sunshine, blackout blinds are a great option. Let’s explore some of the most common questions homeowners have…
Are blackout blinds good for bedrooms?
Yes! Both room darkening blinds and blackout blinds are a great option for bedrooms. They are also a good choice in other rooms where you want to block the light. Media rooms benefit from blackout window coverings so you can create a movie theater atmosphere–even in the middle of the day. If you have a room that gets hit with direct sunlight, that space would also benefit from room darkening shades, as the fabric prevents light from flooding your space, maintaining a comfortable temperature.
What’s the best kind of room darkening blind?
Many of our window coverings are available to be either room darkening or blackout. It comes down to fabric selection and light-blocking features. Fabrics are often available in two versions: light filtering and room darkening. Some of our products, including blackout roller shades, offer a 100% opacity, which means they block all light from passing through. This means that you can’t see through the fabric, and light cannot shine through at all. You must also consider the custom fit, as the best room darkening blind will be tailored to your window, ensuring minimal light gaps that can show a sliver of light at the edges of the window frame during intense sunshine.
Which blackout blinds are safe for kids?
Many parents find themselves searching for ways to help their kids sleep better. And we don’t blame them at all! Room darkening window shades are a great way to help kids fall asleep faster, sleep through the night and stay asleep longer in the morning. We offer cordless shades for child safety, in both manual control and motorized. There are also cord-safe operating systems that will keep your children out of harm’s way. But chances are they will want to adjust their window coverings as they grow. Many times, corded window coverings operate from near the top of the window. We don’t recommend that for children’s rooms, since it might encourage them to climb to try to grab the retractable cord, which could result in them falling.
Do room darkening fabrics block the heat?
Yes, oftentimes room darkening fabrics will help keep your home from heating up, since the sunlight will not directly enter the room. Most window coverings that shield direct light will play an important role in maintaining comfortable temperatures, but the more light you block, the better chance for comfort. The higher the opacity of the fabric, from room darkening to blackout, the more light will be blocked, keeping the sunlight from heating the surfaces of your Denver area home. Blackout cellular shades will protect your interiors– from not only direct light–but also by adding a layer of insulation at the window.
Room Darkening Products
