Light and privacy management are two essential features when shopping for new window shades. Different window shade fabrics provide varying opacities, so selecting the right one depends on the room and your preferences. At Seeview Blinds & Shutters, we are proud to carry a distinguished selection of Hunter Douglas light-filtering, room-darkening shade, and blackout shades. Today, we are delighted to discuss the benefits and some options for you to explore for the different rooms in your home.
The Benefits of Light Filtering vs. Blackout Shades
Before you begin your quest for the proper light filtering and blackout shades, it's essential to understand their benefits. Read on to learn more.
- Light-filtering shades block out less than 95% of natural light. They are best suited for living rooms and offices where you want a soft, diffused glow without compromising your view and privacy.
- Blackout shades block almost 100% of incoming light. They are perfect for bedrooms and media rooms where darkness is necessary. Blackout shades are also popular if you live on a busy street and desire additional privacy.
Choosing Light-Filtering Shades
- For a soft, glowing dining room, consider Silhouette® Sheer Shades. These luxurious shades boast a unique S-shaped vane that floats between two sheers. You can enjoy an open view of the outdoors without compromising your view or UV protection. The two sheers filter light magically, offering your dining room a soft, flowing ambiance. Not only can you filter the light, but you can also position the vanes to redirect it.
- If you work from home and need a shade that will prevent bothersome sun glares, Duette® Cellular Shades are a perfect option. These shades feature innovative Top/down and bottom/up designs so that you can create a variety of lighting scenarios throughout your workday. For example, when the sun is less intense in the morning, you can lower the shades from the top to let in the dawn light while maintaining your privacy for meetings.
Our Favorite Room-Darkening Shades
- In your bedroom or media room, where you want it entirely black for optimal sleep and movie binging, consider Duette® Cellular Shades. These shades will block out street lights and reduce noise. We can fit them for a variety of window styles. For additional room-darkening qualities, you can add our new LightLock™ system. This innovative design adds a light-blocking pane for optimum darkness. It deflects the light and will keep your room dark and cool.
Shop Our Store for Light-Filtering and Room-Darkening Shades
Seaview Blinds & Shutters is a certified Hunter Douglas gallery. We have served Bedford and its surrounding communities for years with high-quality interior and exterior window treatments. Our talented team of professionals knows our products and services inside and out and is eager to assist you with any project, large or small.
When you are ready to explore your options for light-filtering and room-darkening shades, contact us today, and one of our team members will reach out. We can't wait to assist you. We are honored to serve Bedford, Dartmouth, and the surrounding communities.
