Blackout Shades

Trying to sleep in, in the morning? Working the night shift and need to rest during the day? Have a Media Room that you need darkened?

Image how easy it would be to decide the best window shade if you could just put several types in your window and see what reduces the most light? Unfortunately that is not possible. So, to help you judge how much light you can eliminate with the various types of window coverings on the market today, let us will show you what we recommend based upon how much light several types of blinds and shades let in a room that is darkened.

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The top window shades we recommend to darken a room are:

	We Recommend Opaque Cellular Shades	Room Darkening Roller Shades	Roman Shades in Opaque Fabrics	Pleated Shades in Opaque Fabrics	Cellular Vertical in Opaque Fabrics
Price Range (36" x 48")	Start at $107.88	Start at $35.58	Start at $137.57	Start at $70.53	Start at $275.06
What to Expect	Minimal light gaps between the shade and the window frame if inside mounting No light leaks through the fabric	Least expensive room darkening shades Be aware that there is a significant light gap on either side as well as the top; manufacturers cut in approx 2'' for the control cording on sides If you need a very dark room, we recommend outside mounting	Minimal light gaps between the shade and the window frame if inside mounting No light leaks through the fabric	Minimal light gaps between the shade and the window frame if inside mounting No light leaks through the fabric itself but there will be light leaks through control cording holes	Minimal light gaps between the shade and the window frame if inside mounting No light leaks through the fabric Minimal stack back to obstruct your view

Other types of window blinds you might select and how dark your room will be:

	Wood Blinds & Faux Wood Blinds	Mini Blinds	Sheer Horizontal Shades	Vertical Blinds	Odysee Horizontal Alternatives
Price Range (36" x 48")	Start at $41.21	Start at $39.15	Start at $256.14	Start at $47.87	$246.61
What to Expect	Allows light through gaps between slats While the slats block light, it is difficult to significantly darken a room with these blinds White or light colored (faux) wood blinds reflect more light than darker stained blinds	Allows light through gaps between slats While the slats block light, it is difficult to significantly darken a room with these blinds White or light colored mini blinds reflect more light than darker colored blinds	Allows light through gaps between slats Manufacturers refer to these as room dimming rather than darkening because of their difficulty in blocking significant light	Allows light through gaps between slats While the slats block light, it is difficult to significantly darken a room with these blinds White or light colored (faux) wood blinds reflect more light than darker stained blinds	Allows light through gaps between slats Allow in a similar amount of light as mini blinds based upon the number of cells

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