Room Darkening Window Treatments

Room darkening window treatments, like shutters, blinds, or shades, block light from entering a room. They’re made of thick, opaque materials to create a dark and peaceful environment for better light control.

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Control The Light With Window Treatments That Darken The Room

Room darkening window shutters, shades, and blinds are designed to restrict light from entering a room. Blinds and shades are typically made of a thick, heavy fabric lined with an opaque material. This combination of materials helps to prevent light from passing through the fabric, creating a dark and peaceful environment in the room. Shutters are made of wood or polymer that naturally provide a light-blocking function.

Common Types of Room Darkening Window Treatments

Shutters, blinds, and shades work differently to block out light, but they all share the same goal of creating a dark and comfortable space.

Roman Shades

Honeycomb Shades

Roller Shades

Panel Track Blinds

Plantation Shutters

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Best Applications for Room Darkening Window Treatments

Blackout shutters, blinds, and shades are most commonly used in rooms where complete darkness is desired, such as bedrooms and home theaters. They are also often used in nurseries, to help create a dark and peaceful environment for infants to sleep in during the day.

Bedrooms

In bedrooms, blackout window treatments are ideal for blocking out light from street lamps, car headlights, and other sources, which can disrupt sleep and make it difficult for people to fall asleep. Blackout window treatments can also help to keep a room cool by blocking out the sun’s rays, which can reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months.

Home Theaters

Home theaters also benefit from blackout window treatments, as they help to create a dark and immersive viewing experience. The complete darkness allows for better contrast and overall image quality, making movies and TV shows look more cinematic.

Nurseries

In nurseries, blackout window treatments can be used to create a dark and peaceful environment for infants to sleep during the day, which can help to regulate their sleep patterns and promote healthy growth.

Other Rooms

Blackout window treatments can also be used in other areas of the home such as home offices, where having a dark room can help to reduce glare on computer screens and make it easier to focus on work. They can also be used in media rooms, where complete darkness is needed to fully appreciate the visuals and sounds of movies, TV shows, or video games.

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I've been wanting shutters for a long time and had gotten a few estimates, but I wasn't feeling confident about the final look. I even told Megan I can be a little particular and wasn't sure I could be pleased! I'm so glad she was patient and took the time to explain the difference between the frame options. She even showed me what it would look like in a home, and I'm so happy I went with the frames. The shutters are a great investment, and I'm completely satisfied with how they look. Megan was fantastic throughout the entire process—she listened to my concerns and never made me feel pressured. I even called back about my bathroom window, and they promptly explained the solution. These shutters are exactly what I wanted, and I won't be changing them anytime soon!

Rita Coen

08/27/2025

Wonderful company to work with. Craig is true professional and made my shutters perfect. Ray has been installing shutters for me for 35 years. Best company ever.

Cindy LaBrosse

08/26/2025

Excellent customer service and beautiful and perfect blinds were installed on schedule! And reasonably priced as well.

Janet Goldman

08/26/2025

We love our plantation shutters. The cost was less than the big box stores and installation was great. We also purchased automated Hunter Douglas shades for the back of our house, which were worth the expense. We appreciated the no pressure and helpful sales from Donnie. Overall we had a great experience with both the shutters and shades and would highly recommend the Louver Shop.

Becky Kundert

08/24/2025

The company did a great job, from estimating to installing. Very punctual, professional and on time. Would recommend their services. I have used them twice. Satisfied both times.

Ronald Nall

08/23/2025

So lucky to have found Melissa and her company. Professional and attentive to detail. Had a 5 star experience and any and all questions were met with timely assistance! Recommend her and Louver Shop to everyone! Nancy

Nancy Dierker

08/22/2025

Glenn is prompt, courteous, professional and friendly. He has installed around 20 shutters for us over the years and can highly recommend him. We have been very happy with Glenn snd the Louver Shop. Susie from Jefferson Hills

Susan Dimsa

08/20/2025

Glenn is prompt, courteous, professional and friendly. He has installed around 20 shutters for us over the years and can highly recommend him. We have been very happy with Glenn snd the Louver Shop. Susie from Jefferson Hills

Susan Dimsa

08/20/2025

Craig Hamner, owner of The Louver Shop of Cape Cod offers outstanding & courteous service & recently even exceeded my expectations, going above & beyond to replace my Hunter Douglas skylight shades that were installed in 2013…. at no cost to me! Craig handled everything, reordering & installing & I was so impressed that I ordered new window shades for 3 bedrooms. Amazing service!

Marcia Carlson

08/19/2025