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Room Darkening & Blackout Solutions for Every Room
Whether you’re creating a better night’s sleep, reducing glare in a media room, or adding privacy to bedrooms and bathrooms, Aero Drapery & Blind offers custom room-darkening and blackout window treatments designed to fit the way you live. Our designers will help you find the right balance of light control, privacy and comfort for every room in your home.
- Industry-leading blackout systems with minimal light gaps
- Up to 99% darkness available with select products
- Light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout fabric options
- Motorized shades for effortless light control throughout the day
From east-facing bedrooms that receive early morning sun to home theaters that demand complete darkness, we’ll help you choose the ideal fabrics, operating features and products for your space. Learn about the best bedroom window treatments, or discover how window direction affects natural light to create the perfect environment for sleep, relaxation and entertainment.
Room Darkening vs. Blackout: Which One Is Right for You?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, room-darkening and blackout window treatments provide different levels of light control. Room-darkening shades block most incoming light, creating a darker, more comfortable space for everyday living, weekend sleep-ins and afternoon naps. Depending on the product and installation, a small amount of light may still enter around the edges.
Blackout window treatments are designed for spaces where maximum darkness is the goal. Bedrooms with early morning sun, nurseries, media rooms and homes with shift workers often benefit from blackout fabrics paired with systems like LightLock™ that help reduce light around the edges of the window.
Not sure which solution is right for your home? Read our complete comparison of room-darkening and blackout shades to understand the differences and find the best option for your space.
What Causes Light Gaps Around Window Shades?
Light gaps are the small slivers of light that can appear between the edge of a shade and the window frame. While room-darkening fabrics block most incoming light, some light may still enter around the perimeter of the window depending on the product, mounting style and window construction.
If those gaps are distracting, your window treatment specialist can recommend products and installation options that provide greater light control. Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LightLock™ feature specially designed side channels that help reduce light around the edges, creating one of the darkest blackout solutions available.
Another popular option is to layer custom drapery over room-darkening or blackout shades. Drapery helps cover edge gaps while adding insulation, privacy and a finished designer look. Learn more about the differences between room-darkening and blackout window treatments to find the right solution for your home.
Enjoy Daytime Light & Nighttime Darkness with Dual Shades
Dual shades combine two independently operated shades on a single window, making it easy to enjoy soft natural light during the day and room-darkening privacy at night. Instead of choosing between light filtering or blackout, you can have both in one custom window treatment.
This versatile solution is ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms where your lighting needs change throughout the day. Lower the light-filtering shade to reduce glare while maintaining your view, then switch to the room-darkening shade when it’s time to sleep or enjoy a movie.
Not sure which level of light control is right for your home? Explore the differences between light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout window treatments to find the best solution for every room.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Room Darkening and Blackout Shades
Are room-darkening shades the same as blackout shades?
No. Room-darkening shades block most incoming light but may allow some light to pass through the fabric or enter around the edges. Blackout shades use opaque fabrics that stop light from passing directly through the material.
Why does light come through the sides of blackout shades?
Most shades need a small amount of clearance to move inside the window frame. Light may enter through those gaps even when the fabric itself is blackout. Outside mounts, side-channel systems and layered drapery can help reduce edge light.
What are the best blackout shades for bedrooms?
Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LightLock™ are one of the most effective choices for bedrooms because the side-channel system helps reduce light around the edges. Blackout roller shades and layered custom drapery are also popular bedroom options.
Are room-darkening shades enough for sleeping?
For many people, yes. Room-darkening shades create a significantly darker bedroom and may provide all the light control needed for comfortable sleep. Light-sensitive sleepers and shift workers may prefer a stronger blackout system.
Can blackout shades also help with heat and privacy?
Yes. By blocking direct sunlight, blackout shades can help reduce heat gain and protect privacy. Products with insulating construction, such as cellular shades, can provide additional year-round comfort.