The dual shades feature has increased the experience of Blackout Shades, simply because this allows light-filtering shades to now offer a room darkening experience, like Dual Sheer Shades. It’s quickly becoming a favorite, since it offers the widest range of light control. With dual shades, you get two shades on the same headrail. They operate independent of each other. When you want to enjoy your view and bring in natural light, the first shade is lowered into place. When you want darkness and light-blocking, you lower the secondary shade, a blackout roller shade, into place behind the first.

Light gaps occur along the sides of your window shades, creating slivers of light. This can occur due to a number of reasons: the fit of the window shades, the way the shades are mounted, the type the window covering you’ve chosen and the framing of your windows. In most cases, it shouldn’t bother you. But, if this is a concern, before you order, consider these options: Choose a window covering that offers a channel that fits the frame of your window, like LightLock, which seals out the light. Consider window shades that have the smallest light gaps, such as our Designer Roller Shades. Talk to your window covering specialist about how they will be installed to get the best results, such as inside mount. And, finally, by adding side draperies, you can enhance the style of your space, while also blocking that halo of light.