What happened to warm spring breezes? Yes, the season of spring is officially here in Cleveland, but did anyone tell the weather?! Stepping out into bitter winds, it might be hard to imagine that summer is on the way. But it’s true. We’ve “sprung forward” with daylight savings time, and the days are getting longer. Before we know it, temps will climb up and the summer sun will be shining bright. Are you ready? Is your home? After the long, dark months of winter, it can be tough to adjust to more sunlight entering our homes. Blackout solutions help you bring the perfect balance of light and shade all throughout the day (and night). Visit our Houzz page for Blackout & Room Darkening inspiration. Want to see how to balance the light? Take a look…
Wake Up, Sunshine
Early morning sunshine is incredible for boosting your mood and energy levels. A nice dose of natural light helps you start the day out right…unless you’re still trying to sleep! Sure, the sun might be getting up earlier every day, but that shouldn’t mean you have to! Blocking early morning light is essential for getting the quality sleep you and your family both need and deserve for health and happiness. Blackout solutions in your home’s bedrooms help ensure you wake up rested and ready to go on YOUR schedule–not the sun’s.
We love the way these Designer Banded Shades transition a space from total blackout to sheer beauty. One quick rotation is all it takes to go from blocking out light to inviting it in. With blackout solutions like these, your mornings will be better than ever!
Enjoy the Day
With chilly temperatures and flurries still in the air right now, we’re all longing for warm summer sun. It’s such a blessing, but it can be a curse too. When direct sun rays invade our homes, they typically send us running. Rooms with east- or west-facing windows are places we often avoid during the summer months. They get overwhelmed with light and unbearably hot. If you’re nodding in agreement, you’ll love today’s innovative blackout solutions. Transitioning over the course of the day, they allow you to block light when you need to and to invite comfortable levels of light whenever you want.
Dual systems, like these Silhouette shades, truly enable you to customize the atmosphere of your home. You can enjoy levels of filtered light with the primary shading. And, when blocking light is a must, simply lower the secondary blackout roller shade right where you need it. Better yet, schedule the shades to move into position automatically. Smart shades make the best blackout solutions because they adjust themselves in rhythm with your life all throughout the day.
For spots in your home where intense light occurs for only a short period of time, you’ll want blackout solutions that have the capabilities of blocking light and providing a beautiful view-through. Solutions with adjustable louvers, like these plantation shutters, are ideal. They allow you to completely block blinding light, but then easily adjust for views of your landscape and tilt for directional light control. The adjustable vanes and slats of window shades and blinds work in a similar way. All of these options give you the power to control how the sun interacts with your home.
Good Night, Light
When evening rolls around, what do you look forward to? A relaxing family meal, kicking back to watch your favorite show, popcorn and movie night…chances are your answer wasn’t, “Being blasted in the face with evening sunlight.” But that’s often what happens, right? And, as the sun goes to bed later and later, it’s harder and harder to tuck the kids in without hearing, “Buuut, it’s not even dark out!” Blackout solutions are your saving grace. They let you enjoy the light when you want to and close off your windows when you don’t. To eat in peace, eliminate glare on the TV, or relish movie-theater darkness, simply adjust the fabric vanes of your sheers closed, like they did with these Pirouette Shades. And, when the kids climb in bed, it’ll be dark. Fabulously, sleep-inducing dark!
Discover Blackout Solutions for Your Home
Hopefully the winter winds will give up soon, and we’ll be able to savor the beauty of spring. Because before long, summer’s heat and sun will be knocking at our doors! Light control is incredibly important for enjoying life in your home all year round. With blackout solutions, you can really customize your light and your life. Come visit one of our showroom locations to see all that’s possible. Or, invite us for a FREE in-home design consultation. Contact our team at Timan Window Treatments today!