Skylights are a great way to lighten up dark rooms or ventilate humid spaces. But too much sun at certain times of the day can cause discomfort, glare and UV rays that can fade furniture, artwork and flooring.

Skylight Blinds

We have a wide range of Skylight blinds that help you control the amount of light coming in. They come in various styles and colours to match your home decor.

What are skylight blinds?

Skylight blinds are a type of window covering designed to block light and heat from entering your home. They are often used in rooms that don’t get much natural sunlight, such as bedrooms. These types of window treatments are ideal for reducing energy bills and improving the overall aesthetics of a room.

These window treatments are also a great way to keep your furniture and other items looking their best. They are made with a fabric that blocks UV rays from damaging and bleaching the color of your furnishings. They also come in a variety of designs and can be easily installed over most skylights.

Some window treatments for skylights offer a blackout function, which can be useful if you want to completely block the light coming into your room. This can be especially important if you’re trying to preserve the color of your hardwood flooring or other materials.

Typically, these window treatments are either pleated or cellular shades. Cellular skylight shades have a honeycomb-shaped pocket of fabric that provides added insulation benefits. They are a popular choice among many homeowners because they can be custom-sized to fit your window and are affordable.

Pleated skylight shades are also an option, though they do not have the insulating qualities of cellular shades. They also tend to be less expensive than cellular shades and are available in a wide range of colors and styles.

Other types of window treatments for skylights include Venetian blinds and mini blinds. These options can be angled to allow you to control how much of the sun’s rays enter your room. They can be a little more difficult to clean than other types of window coverings, but they are still an excellent option for a variety of applications.

Some skylight window treatments are also available with a Skylift(r) system that allows you to control your window treatment manually or with a telescoping pole for hard-to-reach windows. This is a convenient feature that saves you the time and hassle of putting up curtains or other types of window coverings.

Sun-Blocking Blinds

Sun-blocking blinds are a great option for skylights, offering a variety of benefits. They can help preserve the condition of your furnishings, keep your rooms brighter, and even lower your energy bills.

In addition to blocking the sun’s glare, they can also softly diffuse the natural light coming into your home. This means you can enjoy the view without experiencing any of the glare that can make it difficult to read or watch TV in the evening.

These types of blinds are available in a variety of styles and colors, with options that match any décor or taste. You can even choose to have them motorized, which is a great upgrade that comes with a warranty.

Some blinds, like roller shades, can be rolled up and down to let in the sun or closed completely for privacy. Others, such as cellular shades, offer a blackout fabric that blocks light when fully closed.

You can find blinds in a variety of materials, including wood, aluminum, fabric, and vinyl. They often come in a quaint Tuscan style or an edgy industrial look, depending on your preference.

For the ultimate in control, you can purchase factory-installed solar-powered blinds that operate automatically with a smart thermostat or smartphone app. These automated window shades automatically extend to block sunlight and heat during the summer and insulate against cold air during the winter.

Another option is EZ Snap(r) exterior shade mesh, which works with patented fasteners to give your skylight shades a professional finish. These insulating shades are easy to install and provide a high level of protection from the sun’s heat.

The EZ Snap(r) exterior shade mesh is an optical grade fabric that blocks up to 90% of the sun’s heat, while allowing for the view you love. It’s the fastest, easiest way to block heat from your skylights without any extra work.

If you want a little drama to your skylights, consider adding pleated blackout shades or flat or pleated light-filtering blinds that operate on demand with solar power. These shades come in ten different light-filtering color options, so you can easily choose the perfect match for your space.

Cellular Skylight Shades

If you’re looking for window treatments that complement the style of your skylights, pleated or cellular shades are ideal. These window coverings provide excellent light filtering and energy efficiency as well as privacy control.

Pleated or cellular shades come in a wide range of styles, colors, and fabrics to match any interior design. They are also easy to operate, with a cord pull system that allows you to set your desired height and slowly lower the shades to cover all or part of your skylight.

These window treatments offer a clean look and a small stack height when raised, making them perfect for modern interiors. They are also available in a variety of sizes to accommodate large windows and other difficult-to-fit shapes.

They are often less expensive than other types of window treatments, and they don’t require slats like honeycomb shades. They are also safe for kids and pets, and many come with cordless or top-down/bottom-up operating features.

Cellular blinds are similar to pleated shades, but they feature a smart honeycomb structure that traps air in little pockets, keeping your room warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer. They are the most energy-efficient window treatment for your home, and they can save you money on heating and cooling costs in the long run.

This insulating design is especially helpful in skylights, where the heat coming in has to warm all those tiny pockets of air before it can rise through the window. They are available in several opacity levels, so you can find the right fit for your specific needs.

Cellular Shades Advantages

Here are some advantages to cellular shades to help with your final decision. Some of the most common benefits include:

• They help to keep your house warm in winter and cool in summer
• They are great choice for older homes where drafts are an issue
• Coordinating décor
• These window coverings coordinate with many other styles of door and window treatments, so you can create a cohesive look in your home

Types of skylights

Skylights offer rooms a brighter, more open feel than standard windows can provide. They also let in more natural light and can increase a room’s energy efficiency. However, they can pose some snags, too: harsh summer sun rays can overheat a room; cold air may enter during winter.

Luckily, there are window coverings that address these potential snags. From sun-blocking blinds to honeycomb shades, there are many types of skylight window treatments you can choose from.

Solar Powered Skylight Blinds

Solar powered or manually operated, these skylight blinds come in more than 20 colors and patterns to perfectly match your decor. They also offer 75% UV protection, so your furniture and art don’t fade as quickly.

Cellular skylight blinds, which feature honeycomb-shaped fabric, are the most energy-efficient window treatments on the market, trapping hot and cold air between your home and the skylight. They’re available in light filtering and blackout fabrics, and you can further customize your cellulars by choosing to softly filter the light or completely block it all together.

You can get manual or motorized cellulars, too, which makes them even easier to operate. And because they come in a wide variety of colors, they’re easy to match with other window treatments throughout your home.

For a little more style, try a vertical skylight blind. They’re made with a chain and cord system, making it easy to tilt the slats and traverse them. You can stack the slats at the top, bottom or left and right sides to cover expanses up to 48 square feet.

You can also add a sky pole to these blinds, which makes it easier to adjust them over a tall window. These blinds also come with a handy instruction guide, so you can easily install them yourself.