The Best Room-Darkening Treatments
Many Altra Home Décor customers here in the greater Phoenix area look for treatments for their media rooms or bedrooms, so they want room-darkening options to reduce glare or help with sleep. Luckily, Hunter Douglas, the leader in the window fashions industry, offers many options. Check a few of them out below, and be sure to contact one of our consultants for more ideas or to see products in person.
Options to Block Light
While all window treatments offer some level of light-blocking, some are better than others. One main reason is fabric type and color. Sheer fabrics filter light, semi-opaque offer some privacy protection and some filtering, and opaques block the most light. But opaques don’t completely block light, so you’ll want to consider some other things. For one, mount the treatment outside of the window frame instead of inside it or add drapery or side panels. You can also add a room-darkening liner, available on most Hunter Douglas shades; the liner can be sewn onto the shade or you can have the option of letting it operate independently. Hunter Douglas has also designed some ways to reduce gaps, such as the Duette® LightLock™ system, which absorbs light and prevents it from entering the room.
Window Treatment Options
Great choices for room-darkening are the more solid shades. You can look to Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, which offer luxurious folds that help reduce incoming light. Roller shades work well too, especially if you choose a specific room-darkening fabric. And cellular shades, like Duette® Honeycomb Shades, give you the added benefit of insulating the window, helping to keep your energy costs down, even when it’s very hot outside.
And Don’t Forget the Operating System
One of the most overlooked options when selecting window treatments is the operating systems. If your windows are high and hard to reach, consider PowerView® Automation, which is a fully motorized system that operates via remote, an app on your phone or tablet, or through your smart-home system. If you have children or small pets or just don’t like the look of cords, consider LiteRise®. We have a wide variety of operating choices that are great for room-darkening treatments; be sure to speak with one of our specialists about all the options!
Room-Darkening Treatments in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
