Decorating Your Skylight Windows

The most common shades for your skylight windows are cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades. These energy-efficient window treatments trap heat so your home stays at the desired temperature. Getting cellular shades for your skylight is a way to lower your energy bill, reduce glare, and still enjoy the natural light from your skylight. If you’re interested in getting skylight shades for your Manchester, NH, home, our team at NH Blinds can help. Here are some of the benefits of getting skylight shades:

Not every shade will work on your skylight, but cellular shades can be adjusted to fit them. Their energy efficiency is also beneficial. Heat moves to fill the spaces with the lower temperature. That means that in winter, when it’s hot on the main level and cold toward your skylight and the outdoors, the heat will rise and escape outside. In summer, when it’s hot out, the heat will go through your window and into your home, raising the temperature indoors. In both scenarios, the heat impacts your energy bills.

Cellular shades, or honeycomb shades, can change that. These unique window treatments are created with extra layers of fabric. These create a honeycomb-shaped cell that fills with hot air when it attempts to pass through. Then, it presses against the window, and additional air can’t come through, effectively becoming a layer of insulation.

Decorating skylights with honeycomb shades has other benefits, too. They:

• Absorb sound
• Provide excellent light control
• Offer privacy (less critical with a skylight shade)
• Are available in dozens of colors, so you can choose whether you want a bold color for your skylight or something more neutral
• Have lots of operating methods, including motorized solutions
• Reduce glare so you can enjoy watching TV or videos on your phone

Selecting Cellular Skylight Shades for Your MA Home

At NH Blinds, we carry a wide range of cellular honeycomb shades from top window treatment brands. As you consider which colors and fabrics to choose, keep opacity in mind. Fabrics with a more open weave will let in more light and give you a better view. Fabrics with a closer weave will keep out light and enhance privacy. Consider:

• Norman® Portrait™ Honeycomb Shades, which allow you to choose from 6 cell sizes, different levels of insulation, and hundreds of fabrics.
• Comfortex Color Lux® Custom Cellular Shades are available in single or double layers of cells and come in more than 800 colors and fabrics. The side rail enhances energy efficiency.

Contact NH Blinds for Skylight Shades Near Manchester, MA

When you’re ready to make the most of your skylight by getting it some stunning skylight shades, contact NH Blinds. Our mission is to help you find the best colors, styles, and operational methods for your home.

Fill out our online contact card or call us to schedule your free in-home consultation. We’ll show you our shades for skylights and our vast fabric selection. Our professional staff will gladly work with you if you have any questions. We serve Manchester, NH, and all of Southern New Hampshire, Southwestern Maine, and Northern Massachusetts. Contact us today!