Bali Skylight Shade
Have you ever wanted to block or filter the outside light pouring in through your uncovered skylight? If so, there are window treatments made specifically for skylight windows. Here is some useful information to help you choose the right skylight window treatment.
The most common type of skylight window treatment is the cellular shade. These customized cellular shades provide excellent home insulation to help reduce your energy bill while also blocking harmful UV rays. Even though privacy is not usually a main concern for skylights because they are generally located on the ceiling, cellular shades will prevent outside visibility from above. Skylight shades, often called skylight blinds, are placed on tracks to support the shade at any position and have an operating handle. If the skylight is large or out-of-reach there are skylight poles which can be used to turn the handle. They are also capable of operating at any angle whether vertical, angled, or even horizontal.
For those who live in areas with extreme weather and do not have any window covering for their skylight, should consider skylight cellular shades. The tiny pockets of air within the cell pattern of the shade help to maintain a comfortable room temperature. Single cell and double cell are the two options for insulation with double being twice as effective as single. The difference between the two is the amount of cells in the shade pattern.
Depending on the opacity of the shade you will be able to block annoying outside light and enjoy viewing your television or computer screen with no glare. Also, if your skylight is in your bedroom, by adding a skylight shade you will be creating a better sleeping environment.
To take it a step further and completely eliminate all outside light add a blackout liner to the shade. Remember to use inside mount to bring the shade as close to the window frame as possible and block all light that could possibly pass around the shade.
Two of the industry leading window treatment manufacturers, Hunter Douglas and Bali, provide product lines specifically for skylight windows. Hunter Douglas has its trademark Simplicity line and Bali offers the Northern Lights collection. Both manufacturers have excellent reputations and have been producing high quality window treatments for many years. A skylight shade from either brand would be an excellent choice.
By adding shades or blinds to your skylight you will be able to control the outside light to your liking, better insulate your home, and create better sleeping and entertainment experiences. These shades are easy to operate and can be custom made to fit your skylight. Hopefully this will help those who are currently in the process of decorating their skylight windows.
