Say Yes to Skylight Shades
Skylight windows are unique providing you with a view of the beautiful sky during the day and a star-filled view of the sky at night. They can also add the illusion of depth or dimension within a space, as well as character and value to a home.
The drawback? Due to their unconventional location and openness, skylight windows can sometimes bring in too much sunlight or heat into a room. Luckily, though, skylight shades can help with such issues, as well as others, making skylight shades the perfect addition to your skylight windows.
Skylight Shades for the Win
Skylight shades are specifically made to help maintain the amount of light or heat that flows into a room from skylight windows. They come with many advantages such as motorization, energy efficiency and easy-maintenance all while providing the same coverage as traditional blinds.
So if you have skylight windows at home or have been considering installing them, here are some reasons as to why it may be beneficial to add skylight shades as well.
Energy Efficient
Skylight windows, with the assistance of skylight shades, can help reduce your use of electricity making them both positive for the environment and a great asset to your energy bill.
During winter days, you can leave the blinds open as the direct sunlight can help warm up the space and reduce the need for turning on the heater. During hot summer days, close the shades to block out the sun’s rays and prevent overheating. Skylight windows may also be installed in parts of the home that contain high humidity, such as bathrooms, or rooms that are prone to be more stuffy, such as attics. With skylight shades, you can keep these rooms cool by opening the window for extra ventilation without having to turn on the air conditioning,
One the most energy efficient material for skylight shades is cellular or honeycomb.Cellular shades create a layer of insulation at the window, trapping the heat from the outside while keeping your room cool. At the same time, they can filter in light while blocking out the sun’s harsh UV rays. This makes cellular shades one of the most popular choices for skylight shades.
Motorization
Traditionally, skylight blinds required a ladder or a hook-like device to adjust the hard-to-reach window shade. Now, with advanced technology, motorized blinds make it easy to open and close skylight shades with the touch of a button or use of a remote control. You also have the option of preprogramming the blind settings for the whole day, or part of the day, either while you’re at home or away from home. Both phone apps and remote controls make adjusting your motorized blinds an easy task. Plus, unlike traditional blinds, there will be less wear and tear since there are not adjusted manually; you will not need to clean them as often either since they are based on a hands-free operation.
Light Control
The main attraction of skylight windows is their ability to produce natural light, which can easily transform a dark or low-lit room into a bright, lively space. However, in certain situations, too much sunlight can actually do more damage than good.
For example, leaving skylight windows exposed for long periods of time, especially during peaks of high heat, can cause heat damage to your furniture. Skylight shades are important because they act as a way to “turn off” the outside light, or maintain control of it, if needed. You can choose from different material choices for your skylight shades, depending on how much of the sunlight you want to filter in or keep out.
You can also add options to your shades. Let’s say you have skylight windows in rooms such as your bedroom or media room. Well, consider adding blackout fabric to your skylight shades. This will completely block out light from the outside so you can take naps during the day or watch movies at your convenience without any distracting light. With skylight shades you are in control of the amount of natural light that is admitted into a space.
More questions?
Any more questions? Give us a call today! Here at Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect skylight shades and are committed to helping our customers make the best choices for their homes. So, schedule your free in-home or virtual consultation today and, together, we can go over all the answers and solutions for your skylight shade questions and needs.