Tame Those Skylights

 




Skylights are a beautiful asset to your home. A well-placed skylight can accent a room, give light to a small space, or even accentuate a piece of art. A skylight over one's bed can provide a fabulous view of the night sky before drifting off to sleep. However, skylights do have their shortcomings. 

  1. Contribute to increasing a room's temperature
  2. Increased energy bills
  3. Can provide too much light

There is a solution on how to tame those skylights.

 

The Purpose of the Room

The purpose of the room will dictate what kind of fabric you will choose for your skylight shade:

 

"If your skylights are in areas where you get a lot of sun—especially bedrooms or media rooms—you might want to consider skylight shades with a room-darkening or blackout fabric, so natural sunlight doesn't interrupt your sleep or add glare to a TV screen. And if they're in rooms like kitchens that don't require complete darkness, choose a fabric that will bring in natural light while still blocking harsh rays. Remember, though, that skylights are often focal points of a room, so you'll want a skylight window covering that complements your space's overall style, rather than detracting from its décor."  

                                                      Window Treatments for Skylights

                                                               hunterdouglas.com 

Decrease the Heat

Skylights are like any window in your home. How much cash you will save on your energy bills will depend on how good the window quality is and the window coverings you choose.

SkyLift™ skylight system by Hunter Douglas is available with Duette® Honeycomb Shades. Honeycomb shades provide excellent insulation and will also help you save money on your energy bill!


Dim the Light

A skylight in the bedroom can be a relaxing experience at night and give you extra light during the day. However, if taking a nap or getting a little extra shut-eye in the morning is part of your routine, skylights may thwart those plans. Excess light can also fade your rugs and furnishings. Honeycomb shades are a great solution. These shades also have the option of sheer or blackout features that will complement the function of your room.

 

Ease of Access

Sure, this all sounds great, but having shades on your ceiling certainly does not seem user-friendly. Problem solved! The SkyLift™ skylight system comes with the PowerView® Automation feature. This feature enables you to adjust your skylight shades with the touch of a button or even from your phone. Now that is ease of access!


Skylights are awesome. They need a little help becoming the delightful feature they were intended to be. Tame those skylights and enjoy your light-filled home!


Blind Solutions of Colorado

(720) 872-9900 



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