When it comes to blocking out the light and dimming your home, Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix has you covered – literally! Let’s look at your options when it comes to room darkening shades, what works best, what’s the most affordable option, and how you can better control the light levels in your home.

Room Darkening Shades

First let’s take the time to specify what exactly we’re talking about when it comes to room darkening shades. There are technically two definitive levels of room darkening shades. The highest level is ‘blackout,’ when the fabric of the shades filters out over 95% of light. Anything below 95% is considered light filtering. Now, of course, there’s a lot of range between 1% and 95% but those are the bigger groups.

Types of Room Darkening Shades

Cellular Shades

Cellular shades are a great option to block out the Arizona sun. Our cellular shades are designed with four lighting control options - sheer, light-filtering, room darkening, and blackout, to ensure just the right amount of light control you want. They also come in a huge selection of fabrics and colors so you can get a window covering that blocks the light and matches your style. Our cellular shades feature extra soft, plush cellular fabric that helps keep homes warm in winter and come in blackout fabrics that are perfect for the bedroom.

Combine all that with the energy efficiency properties of cellular shades and you have a wonderful choice to keep your room dark and cool.

Roller Shades

Roller shades are one of the more popular and highly customizable window coverings for room darkening purposes. When folks think blackout shades they are thinking of a type of roller shade with an incredibly high light filtering potential. Roller shades can come in a variety of colors and fabrics, with many diverse light-filtering options for greater flexibility when it comes to your desired light control. You can also get them installed with automation systems to make your rooms darker and smarter! Our automated roller shades are a great choice for rooms with multiple or hard-to-reach windows. They also allow effortless remote control of your Budget Blinds roller shades and integrate seamlessly with your favorite smart home devices. Choose from several colorful and decorative valances for a customized designer’s touch. Select from multiple control options that include continuous-loop, smart-pull roller shades, and cordless-lift, which offer a clean look and are great for homes with children and pets.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are timeless, classic options when it comes to blocking out that pesky sun and making your rooms darker. With an extensive variety of light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics, Roman shades give you the freedom to create the perfect look for your style and block out the exact right amount of sunlight. Not too shabby!

Pleated Shades

Like other window covering solutions our pleated shades come in a variety of sizes (either 1” or 2”) and room-darkening fabrics to meet your preference. They’re lightweight and easy to operate making them a great covering option for larger windows, and can be easily installed with an automated lifting system to smooth out even that step.

Bamboo Shades

Looking to add the warmth and durability of sustainable materials to a room for that unique look? Then look at bamboo shades! These shades bring together eco-friendly materials, including bamboo, reeds, jutes, and grasses, and a variety of designs that can be integrated into the perfect customized window treatment. From Roman style to a more streamlined flat style, bamboo shades combine the natural beauty of organic materials with inspired design for a refined, relaxed look to any room. Because of their woven nature, bamboo shades aren’t the best option if you’re looking for as close to blackout as possible, but if you’re interested in a little bit of a soft, natural light then these just might be the shades you’re looking for.

So, what do you think? Block out the sun, get better sleep, and enjoy a cooler home with any of these fine room darkening shades. Check out some more inspiration of the kinds of rooms and room darkening shades to inspire you and schedule your free consultation with Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix today!