Blackout zebra shades, also commonly called transition blinds, have rapidly ascended the ranks as one of the most sought-after window treatments on the market today because they give people the options of complete privacy AND a good view. However, zebra shades are not just popular because they offer privacy in the closed position and a sheer view in the open position. You can choose from a range of room darkening fabrics that can blackout the room whenever you want while providing filtered light when you need some brightness.
A common question we get is whether or not zebra shades can totally black out a room. The answer is yes and no – while zebra shades offer an adequate degree of blackout, their structure may result in a small band of light peeking out. This is because zebra shades are made from two layers of fabric alternating from private to sheer. This provides a more subtle room-darkening effect as well as the option of allowing filtered light to come through. Total blackout shades, like a one-layered roller shade fabric, only have the option of direct sunlight or complete blackout. With room darkening zebra shades, you can eliminate almost all unnecessary sunlight, AND protect against harsh rays from blinding you in the morning.
There are always going to be small light gaps on the sides if you choose roller shades. The very design of a roller shade intrinsically will create small light gaps, as the shade rolls up and down. If you want to eliminate the side light completely, our firm can add aluminum side channels to your zebra shades. By fixing these two-inch channels (which are highly customizable and come in a wide array of colors) onto your windows, almost all the light that would normally peek through gaps between the roller shade and the window will be blocked.
Zebra shades come in a variety of options so you can choose the best one for your personal lifestyle. For example, room darkening zebra shades are designed with darker toes compared to a light filtering zebra shade. The only tone zebra shades don’t come in is bright white; after all, the structure of zebra shades demand a darkening layer. If you’re looking for a white room darkening zebra shade, there are dim out whites in a range of classic and contemporary colors, including sleek grays and gorgeous neutrals.
Sliding glass doors or French doors are near-ubiquitous in most South Florida homes – you’d be hard pressed to find a South Florida bedroom or media room without glass doors these days! Florida homeowners have glass doors to be able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine, but unshaded glass doors can raise cooling bills, and sometimes the sunlight may be uncomfortably strong. Zebra shades are one of the hottest options for South Florida doors, and many homeowners install identical sets of room darkening zebra shades on their windows and doors to bring cohesion to a home.
Blackout Zebra Shades are so popular in South Florida due to their simplicity and versatility. Call Aticus LLC to learn more and get started on your window treatments today!
