Skip to Main Content

Blackout Blinds vs. Blackout Shades

One of the quickest and easiest ways to darken a room is by adding blackout shades or blinds to your windows. By strategically placing these treatments on your windows, you can ensure that sunlight will be kept out. This can go a long way in terms of creating a more tranquil environment and can help you get the solid sleep you need or just enjoy a movie without watching through any glare.

Blackout Blinds vs. Blackout Shades, Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades near Melissa, Texas (TX)

After deciding that you want to explore this option, you may be wondering what the difference is between using blinds or shades as blackout window coverings. At Covered Creations, we can help you explore our wide assortment of products so that you can find the best fit for your needs.

Shades

If you want to cover an entire window in a swift motion effortlessly, shades are the best solution. The straightforward operation of these window fashions means that you can easily pull them down whenever you need to create a private setting. Plus, without individual vanes, you can achieve a higher level of darkness, as one solid piece of fabric won't have any edges or seams for light to slip through.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades are some of the best options on the market today regarding privacy and energy efficiency. These beautiful pieces will bring unparalleled darkness to any room thanks to the LightLock™ blackout system, which offers a unique side channel design. This means that they can reflect or deflect nearly all incoming light. As a result, these are beautiful additions to bedrooms, living spaces, and anything in between.

If you're looking for an extra hint of privacy, consider mounting your new window coverings outside the frame. This can go a long way in terms of blocking natural light. Additionally, pairing your new shades with Design Studio™ Custom Drapes can make a difference. Using these shades alongside highly customizable drapes makes mixing and matching styles in new and interesting ways easy.

Roller shades can also help minimize glare while providing a new level of serenity. These Hunter Douglas offerings pair our Duolite® system with our Dual Roller design, which combines light control and privacy. Plus, the system indicates that these will offer superb performance once they are implemented.

Blinds

Now, if you want a reduced brightness level but still want a hint of light filtration, consider blinds. Our Parkland® Wood Blinds will bring the special de-Light™ feature into your residence, so you can expect these shades to begin blocking incoming light in a way that doesn't darken the entire space.

One of the standout benefits of blinds is that you can tilt the slats to varying degrees. This stands in stark contrast to shades, as they will cover the entire window without room for modifications. If you would like to consider other blinds, feel free to speak to our team members about our wide range of products.

Ready To Learn More?

To find out more information, consider getting in touch today. We can be reached by phone at (972) 743-0910. Our service area includes Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding area, including Prospect, Lewisville, Frisco, McKinney, and Melissa, TX. Contact us today.