One homeowner might have an east-facing bedroom with the sunlight coming in at 5:30 a.m.
They might have thin curtains and the sun wakes them up too early every morning.
Another couple might have a problem with the nursery. Their child needs to nap at a certain time every day and midday light floods into the room and keeps the baby awake.

One situation might be best off with blackout blinds and the other one might only need the light-filtering variety. Here’s a difference between the two so you can make a good choice.
One of the big differences between them is the most obvious one in how much light they let in.

-The light-filtering variety diffuses and softens the daylight. It can reduce glare but still
allow some light into the room. A home office space might need some brightness to come in, but of course a sole proprietor wants to keep the glare off their computer screens.
-A stairwell or a hallway doesn’t always need full privacy, but softened light coming
through a set of blinds creates a comfortable atmosphere.

One of the other differences between blackout and light-filtering blinds is material.

-Blackout blinds usually use laminated fabrics and opaque materials. This is the right
choice for people like shift workers and first responders.
-Homeowners who have theatres and gaming spaces in their house or even media rooms
need to eliminate outside light as well.
-Light-filtering blinds quite often use layered fabrics or woven ones that are semi-opaque
or sheer.
-This is a good choice for open-concept living rooms because it allows enough light to get
through to define small cozy zones. One of these spaces is all about ambiance, so you
don’t want it to be too bright.

Maybe you’re having a hard time making a decision between the two? Some options put both
fabrics together in one blind, like a zebra blind style, so you can switch from black out to semi-sheer depending on the time of day.

We Can Help You Choose
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve decided on black out or light-filtering blinds. We can help you choose premium custom blinds with expert advice, professional installations, and quick
turnaround time. Our process is simple. Just give us a call to provide measurements, get a quote within 24 hours, and then schedule an in-home consultation.