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Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
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Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
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Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
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The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
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For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
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Light Enhancing
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Room Darkening
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Energy Efficient
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Door Coverings
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Sound Absorption
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Are Room-Darkening Shades Worth It?
Adding something new to your home is always fun. New floors, furniture, artwork—from small pieces to big changes, adding details to your house transforms it into a home. But when looking at all the beautiful things you could purchase, one question will stick out: Is this piece worth it? Not just in terms of price but in the benefits it brings you.
If you have wondered if room-darkening shades are worth it, you are in the right place. We discuss the ins and outs of these shades, plus options from Hunter Douglas.
What is a Room-Darkening Shade?
So, what exactly is a room-darkening shade? What makes them so special? While all shades provide a degree of light control, room-darkening shades take it further by reducing or outright blocking unwanted light. This includes artificial light (such as street lamps, car headlights, or city lights) and natural light (such as the sun or moon).
This makes them perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, and other rooms that need a little extra light blockage. You can also place them throughout your home, something that can be especially beneficial in the summer since these shades can block heat from penetrating your home.
Are They Worth It?
Whether room-darkening shades are worth it, you have to ask what you need out of a window treatment. For example, if you are losing sleep from bright light creeping through your current shades, then room-darkening shades can help you get that deep REM sleep you are missing. If you find that glare is detracting from your movie nights, room-darkening shades can transform your media room or living room into your own personal theater.
If you want to keep your home cooler in the summer while you are away without blasting your AC 24/7, room-darkening shades can stop sun rays from entering the home, helping keep it cool even when the sun is high. The bottom line is that if you want additional light blockage, then room-darkening shades are worth it.
What Are Your Options?
As mentioned, Hunter Douglas offers several options when it comes to room-darkening shades. Some of these options include:
- Duette® Cellular Shades: Available in varying opacities and offering a cellular construction, these shades provide room-darkening properties and help keep your home insulated for increased comfort and decreased energy bills.
- Silhouette® Sheer Shades: Featuring adjustable S-shaped vanes nestled between light-diffusing front and back sheer panels, these shades offer exceptional light filtration and room-darkening.
- Vignette® Roman Shades: Offering crisp, uniform folds and room-darkening properties, these shades are excellent for minimalists who want extra shade when they need it most.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about room-darkening shades, be sure to contact or visit us today at All About Blinds. We are located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and proudly serve Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Washington County, and Sullivan County, Tennessee. We are excited to connect with you!