Skylights fill a room with daylight, but they also bring heat, glare, and early wake-ups. Covering them is tricky because you cannot just hang a curtain on a ceiling. The choice between light filtering skylights and blackout skylights comes down to how you use the room.
Here is a simple guide to deciding, so you get the light you want and control when you need it.
What Light Filtering Skylights Do
Light filtering skylight shades soften the sun that enters through the glass. They cut harsh glare and help reduce the greenhouse effect, while still letting in a bright, even glow. The room stays lit without feeling like a spotlight.
Best Rooms
Kitchens, living rooms, stairwells, and home offices are ideal. These are spaces where you want daylight most of the day, with the harshest sun tamed.
What Blackout Skylights Do
Blackout skylight shades block nearly all light. They are made for rooms where sleep and darkness matter, like bedrooms and attic spaces. They are also a smart choice for a media room.
Best Rooms
Bedrooms are the biggest use. Summer mornings in Canada start early, and a skylight over the bed can wake you before your alarm. A blackout shade solves it.
How to Decide
Ask yourself three questions. Do you sleep in this room? Do you watch screens here? Does the sun make the room hot?
If you answered yes to the first or second, go with blackout. If your main goal is glare control and a more comfortable temperature, choose light filtering.
Why Not Both?
In some homes, a skylight room does double duty, like a loft used for work by day and sleeping at night. In that case, consider both a blackout shade and a light filtering one for different seasons or times of day, or discuss options with our team.
Operating a Hard-to-Reach Skylight
Skylights are high, so motorization is a smart upgrade. A remote or phone app lets you adjust the shade without a pole or ladder. It also fits easily into a smart home setup.
Buying With Confidence
Skylights are unique, so measurements must be precise. Our team handles this and helps you pick the right fabric and controls. We offer high-end, quality products at competitive pricing, along with exceptional customer service that continues after installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do skylight shades reduce heat?
They help. Filtering or blocking the sun reduces the heat that builds up under glass.
Can I motorize skylight shades?
Yes. Motorization is popular because skylights are hard to reach.
Are blackout skylights good for bedrooms?
Yes, they are one of the best upgrades for a bedroom with a skylight.
Can I use both types?
In some cases, yes. Talk with us about your room and how you use it.
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