Whether you want to block out light from a bedroom, media room or other space, blackout shades offer a variety of options, in a wide range of fabrics, colours and designer prints.

In short, blackout shades are window coverings made from fabrics that do not allow any light to pass through them.  Blackout shades reduce energy costs by cutting the sunlight and UV rays that enter a room. They also protect floors and furniture from fading.

Blackout shades provide excellent room darkening, but keep in mind that some light does get into the room around the edges of the fabric.  For maximum effect there are also accessory products available that can add that greatly reduce this light seepage increasing the blackout effect of your shades.

Blackout fabrics aren’t necessarily “black” or even dark! They are available in plain and designer fabrics. The simplicity of the plain fabrics means they can be used alone or in combination with designer light filtering or open view roller fabrics in 2-roll shades (1 blackout roll and 1 designer fabric roll).  The designer blackout fabrics are used alone, as they provide a stylish look while providing room darkening effectiveness on their own.  

Blackout shades are installed the same way as standard shades. But to get the most out of the room-darkening qualities, measure a few inches beyond the window frame, from all sides.

At DekoBlinds, we have very cost-effective blackout solutions for bedroom arch windows. Just call us to find out more about arch window options for bedrooms, hallways and main living areas.