Room-Darkening vs. Blackout Window Treatments
Ideally, your window treatment balances light and views with trying to get a good night’s rest or view a favorite movie. The amount of light that enters your room makes all the difference in how you use your space.
That’s where our team at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center in Alpharetta, GA can assist. We are delighted to work with north Atlanta Metro homeowners and share the difference between blackout and room-darkening window treatments. Our team is here to introduce how the right coverage will transform your living experience.
Room-Darkening or Blackout: What’s the Difference?
The difference is all about opacity and light gaps. Opacity refers to the lightfastness of the fabric weave: the most opaque fabrics have the tightest weaves and lowest translucency. Fabrics with larger weave patterns are more sheer.
This difference sounds pretty subtle, but in the world of comfort, the levels of light that enter your room can make or break your living experience. Here are the simple facts:
- Blackout window treatments live up to their name by blocking out all light. They are made from dense, opaque fabrics, so you can experience a quiet, still room free from interfering glares. They are a perfect choice for bedrooms and nurseries where darkness is a necessity.
- Room-darkening window treatments magically balance the light. They will not make your room completely dark, but will leak in just a bit of light. They are perfect for media rooms when you want to watch a movie but still keep an eye on children playing in the yard.
Now, let’s explore some options from Hunter Douglas and best-use cases.
Room-Darkening Window Treatments for a Night of Movie Viewing
Watching a movie or show on your own or with friends and family is one of the best ways to escape from the complexities of the real world. However, nothing disrupts the experience more than glaring light on the screen. If you are a caregiver or a full-time mother, escaping with a movie is an excellent way to put your mind at ease. Room-darkening shades will allow you to view a show while still keeping your eye on the rest of the world. This is one of our favorite room-darkening shades:
Most fabric shades, blinds, and shutters offer some level of room darkening. We recommend additional liners like a darkening shade on a more filtering roller shade for additional coverage.
Blackout Window Treatments for a Good Night’s Rest
Studies prove time and time again that a restful night of sleep does wonders for both your physical and mental well-being. One of the most essential components of a positive sleeping experience is darkness. Here is one of our favorite window treatments that will completely block out light.
- Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades will not only darken your room, but they will also regulate your room’s climate. Our cellular shades come with add-ons like the LightLock™ side channel system to blog light gaps or independent liners, making them a perfect selection for media rooms where you want to escape.
- Custom Drapery is one of the most efficient blackout window treatments, especially when paired with other shading solutions like blinds or shutters. We are proud of our collection of fine draperies from Carole Fabrics. You can explore hundreds of current fabric trends, including custom hardware.
Shop Room-Darkening and Blackout Window Treatments Near Alpharetta, GA
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center is a certified Hunter Douglas dealer offering a complete line of state-of-the-art window treatments. Our team of design experts is standing by to help you see how room-darkening and blackout window treatments can transform your living experience.
When you are ready to learn more, please visit our interactive showroom or request a consultation to explore your options.
We proudly serve the the North Atlanta metro from our location in Alpharetta, Georgia, and serve areas including Milton, John's Creek, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Dunwoody, Suwanee, and Big Canoe, Georgia.
