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The Perfect Light Blocking Shades for an Afternoon Nap

Natural light is a beautiful thing. It helps you see and provides your body with essential vitamins and energy. But natural light isn’t always beneficial. There are times when darkness would be preferred, like when you are trying to squeeze in an afternoon nap. At Jackie & Bill’s Drapery & Interiors, we understand that blocking the light out is sometimes more important than letting light in. That’s why we carry a variety of window treatments that will keep the sun at bay when you are craving the darkness.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades near Wichita, Kansas (KS) with Light Blocking Jackie & Bill’s Drapery & Interiors.

Ultimate Darkness

For those who want it to be black as night inside their home, even when it’s bright noon outside, there is no better option than the one-of-a-kind Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LightLock™. These shades fit securely into the window frame, and their unique U-shaped channel blocks light from all angles. This makes them the perfect choice for afternoon naps or an entertainment room where you need to eliminate glare on TV or computer screens. As an added bonus, Duette® Honeycomb shades are energy efficient. Their honeycomb design traps air in pockets creating an insulating layer that keeps your home cool or warm as needed.

New Levels of Control

If you want more flexibility than just bright as day and black as night, then the Duolite® feature is for you. A Hunter Douglas exclusive, this shade style is the best of all worlds. By combining two fabric panels in a single shade, you can choose between blocking the light, filtering the light, or letting the light in. Plus, because each layer spans the entire width and height of the window and can move independently, you could even have a combination of the three. This feature is available on Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, and Silhouette® Window Shadings. The Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Vignette® Modern Roman Shades can also feature a top-down/bottom-up operating system which allows for an even greater level of light control.

Less Light from Larger Windows

For sliding glass doors or truly expansive windows, Luminette® Privacy Sheers are a great light-blocking solution. A vertical drapery that combines a sheer fabric facing and opaque, rotating, vertical vanes. By rotating the vanes, you can block out light entirely or simply control how much light you let in. These sheers are an elegant solution because they give the illusion of fabric drapery and can add a splash of color and a bit of character to your home.

Conclusion

When you’re ready to take control of the natural lighting in your home, contact us to schedule your free in-home consultation. Every home is as unique as its occupants, and you can count on us to listen to your ideas, understand your budget, needs, and schedule, and bring your vision to life. Jackie & Bill’s Drapery & Interiors is family-owned and operated, and we are proud to have serviced Wichita, Cheney, Hutchinson, and the surrounding area since 1966. You can visit our showroom located in Wichita, Kansas.