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Signature Room Darkening Roller Shades
Control light, reduce glare and enhance privacy with our Signature Room Darkening Roller Shades. With a modern and sophisticated look and durable polyester fabric in 8 neutral color options, our Signature Room Darkening Roller Shades...
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Control light, reduce glare and enhance privacy with our Signature Room Darkening Roller Shades.
With a modern and sophisticated look and durable polyester fabric in 8 neutral color options, our Signature Room Darkening Roller Shades offering increased privacy and light control — ideal for spaces where you want to reduce light and glare while creating a comforting ambiance.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Light Control: Enhanced room darkening light control reduces light and glare to provide privacy in your home or office.
- Materials: High-grade, moisture-resistant for long-lasting durability.
- Child Safety: Available in Cordless and Motorized systems for peace of mind.
- Premium Touches: Our Signature series roller shades come finished with a fabric wrapped hem bar for a premium finish, consistent with your chosen color choice.
Room Darkening vs. Blackout: What Is the Difference?
Room darkening shades allow some light to filter into the room and provides enhanced privacy, creating a dimmed environment ideal for reducing screen glare, and improving privacy. Ambient light still enters around the edges. Deeper fabric colors will darken the room more than lighter offerings but these do not completely block light like a blackout shade. If you want more darkness, consider our Blackout Shades and Blinds instead. We often find customers order free samples to test the level of light control in their space before purchasing.
Comparison: Blackout Shades vs. Room Darkening Shades
Understanding the level of light control is essential for choosing the right shade for your sleep and privacy needs.
| Feature | Blackout Shades | Room Darkening Shades |
|---|---|---|
| Light Blockage | 99% - 100% (Blocks all light through fabric) | Approx. 95% (Significantly dims the room) |
| Sleep Environment | Pitch Black (Ideal for mid-day sleep) | Muted/Dimmed (Softer atmosphere) |
| Privacy Level | Maximum (Total privacy day and night) | High (Shapes/shadows are obscured) |
| Glare Reduction | Total glare elimination | Significant reduction for TV/Monitors |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Nurseries, Home Theaters | Media Rooms, Living Rooms, Home Offices |
Decision Tip: If you are a shift worker, a light sleeper, or setting up a nursery, we highly recommend upgrading to our Luxe Fabric Blackout Roller Shades for total light control.
Eight Colors to Match Your Space
The same eight color options as our Signature Light Filtering Roller Shades light filtering line, with increased room darkening. Available in White, Ivory, Oyster, Creme, Coffee, Chocolate, Charcoal, and Black so you can mix and match across rooms while keeping a consistent look throughout your home.
Custom Built to Fit Your Windows
All of our window blinds and shades are custom cut to your specifications. Choose inside mount for a built-in look or outside mount for full window coverage. Add an optional cassette valance with fabric insert or a clean and modern looking aluminum fascia to conceal the roller mechanism for a polished finish.
Control Options for Every Lifestyle
Our Signature series offers a choice of standard plastic or metal beaded continuous control loop chains, cordless lift for child-safe and pet-safe homes. Standard and reverse roll directions are also available.
Ideal Rooms and Locations
Designed for spaces where reduced glare and light filtration is preferred such as bedrooms, nurseries, home theaters, and guest rooms. Our roller shades are also effective at reducing energy costs by insulating against heat transfer through windows.
Not sure about which color to choose? Order your free samples before you buy to confirm your color choice.
Product Specifications
Control Style Options & Compatibility for this product
| Control Type | Best For | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cordless | Child & Pet Safety |
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| Continuous Cord Loop | Large / Heavy Windows |
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| Motorized |
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Technical Specifications to consider when purchasing this product
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material / Fabric Composition | Polyester, PVC |
| Mounting types available |
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| Minimum Width | 37" |
| Maximum Width | 120" |
| Minimum Height | 36" |
| Maximum Height | 127" |
Mount Depth Requirements for this product
| Flush with Casing Mount | Minimum Depth Requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| No Valance (Standard Open Roller) | ||
| Cordless | 2 1/4" | 1 7/8" |
| Continuous Cord Loop | 3 1/4" | 2 7/16" |
| Motorized | 2 15/16" | 2 1/4" |
| Cassette Valance w/ Fabric Insert | ||
| Cordless | 3 15/16" | 1 9/16" |
| Continuous Cord Loop | 3 15/16" | 1 9/16" |
| Aluminum Fascia (3") | ||
| Continuous Cord Loop | 3 1/8" | 2 1/2" |
| Motorized | 3 1/8" | 2 1/2" |
- Flush with Casing Mount means the depth required to mount your blinds so that they sit perfectly level or even with the surrounding window frame.
- Minimum Depth Requirement means the least amount of depth inside your window frame to house the blind, and is dependent on the valance choice you make.
Fabric Deductions for this product
| Mount Type | Fabric Deduction |
|---|---|
| Inside Mount | 1/4" |
| Control Type | |
| Continuous Cord Loop | 1 1/4" |
| Deluxe Cordless | 1 1/4" |
| Motorization | 1 3/8" |
- The fabric deduction makes space for the brackets, clutch or motorization components, ensuring a correct fit
- Please note that the fabric width of the shade will be less than the window measurement provided
- Change in tube sizing along with different clutch/idle end combinations influence these deductions as do other options such as your choice of valance
- The information below is approximate and for guidance only
How to Measure & Install
Taking accurate measurements is straightforward. Let us walk you through the process!
To ensure a perfect fit, keep these essential pointers in mind:
- Always use a metal measuring tape for the best accuracy; fabric tapes can stretch and lead to errors.
- If your width measurement falls on a 1/16" or 1/32" mark, round down to the nearest 1/8".
- If your height measurement lands on a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the closest 1/8".
- Always consult the Product Specifications for the product you are measuring for. If you have questions, we will be happy to help!
Instructions for Inside Mounted Roller Shades
Depth Requirements: For an inside mount, you'll need to make sure the window frame is deep enough to accommodate the roller shade. Refer to the Product Specifications for minimum depths depending on your chosen valance option.
Measuring the width
- The width measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the top, middle, and bottom.
- Choose the smallest of these measurements.
- If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round down to the nearest 1/8".
- That's your width for your roller shades.
Measuring the height
- The height measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the left, center, and right.
- Choose the largest of these measurements.
- If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the nearest 1/8".
- That's your height for your roller shades.
Instructions for Outside Mounted Roller Shades
An outside mount sits outside of the window and the window frame. Because it is meant to cover the entire space of the window, you'll need to make some additions to the measurements to make sure you order the right size. Please follow the instructions below.
Measuring the width
- Measure the width of the area you want the shade to cover across the top.
- We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the width (2 inches per side) to minimize light gaps.
- That's your width for your roller shades.
Measuring the height
- Measure the height from where you want the headrail to sit down to the window sill or desired length.
- We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the height (2 inches top, 2 inches bottom).
- That's your height for your roller shades.
For detailed step-by-step instructions with videos, visit our Measuring Guide Hub.