Hunter Douglas Blackout Shades

Total Darkness, Better Comfort

Create a calm, light-controlled environment with custom blackout shades designed for real life. Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, and offices. Blackout window treatments help block unwanted light, improve privacy, and support better indoor comfort—without sacrificing style. With multiple shade styles and control options available, your solution is tailored to how you live and how your space functions. Beyond darkness, blackout shades can help reduce glare, stabilize room temperatures, and protect interiors from sun exposure.

For maximum blackout performance, cellular shades and roller shades are the best blackout window treatments, offering superior light control and privacy. If you’re looking for a softer, more decorative option, roman shades, woven wood shades, and custom drapery can be enhanced with blackout lining to significantly reduce incoming light while adding texture and style. Wood blinds are considered room-darkening window treatments, but they do not provide complete blackout due to natural gaps between the slats. Adding decorative tapes can help reduce light leakage, though some light will still pass through.

How To Get 100% Blackout Shades

  • For 100% Blackout Shades you need to add side channels or layered treatments to reduce light gaps
  • For 99% Blackout Shades you need to use a special blackout material or adding a blackout liners on the back to block up to 99% of light. Solid treatments like blackout roller shades, roman shades with blackout liners, or custom-made drapery with blackout liners are your best bet, as they provide complete coverage without gaps, ensuring the desired effect.
  • For budget friendly ideas, you can add stationary curtain panels on the sides, and a top valance for that room-darkening effect.
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Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades Blackout System for 100% Blackout

Blackout Cellular Shades

insulated comfort

Cellular blackout shades feature a honeycomb structure that traps air at the window, helping regulate indoor temperatures year-round. This added insulation makes them a smart choice for energy-conscious homes while still delivering excellent light control.

  • Manual and motorized options
  • Single cell, double cell, or double Architella collection
  • Get complete blackout by using stationary drapery panels or side channels to block the light from coming in through the sides.
  • Get minimum light seepage on the sides when mounted inside the window opening
  • Great for insulation and privacy
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  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades with side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades with side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb Cellular Shades Lightlock Side Channels for 100% Blackout
    Cellular Shades with side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades with side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades without side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades without side channels
  • Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Blackout Shades
    Cellular Shades without side channels
  • Cellular Shades without side channels

Blackout Roller Shades

modern clean lines

Blackout roller shades are a popular choice for modern interiors. Their streamlined design delivers near-total light blocking while maintaining a minimal footprint at the window. These shades are easy to operate and work well in bedrooms, offices, and media spaces where simplicity matters.

  • Manual and motorized options
  • Get complete blackout by using stationary drapery panels or side channels to block the light from coming in through the sides.
  • Perfect for your media room, nursery or bedroom
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  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Alustra Woven Textures Roller Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Roller Shades Blackout
  • Hunter Douglas Roller Shades Kitchen Blackout

Blackout Curtains & Drapery

soft design that adds style

Custom drapery with blackout lining offers a layered approach to light control. Ideal for larger windows or design-forward spaces, blackout-lined curtains combine decorative fabrics with functional light blocking, added privacy, and UV protection.

  • Manual and motorized options
  • Perfect for media room, nursery or bedroom
  • Many pleat styles and fabric options
  • Blackout lining blocks 99% of light, great for insulation and privacy
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Blackout Woven Shades

natural texture

Woven shades paired with blackout liners provide a warm, architectural look while still blocking light effectively. This option balances visual texture with performance and works well in living spaces where style and comfort matter equally.

  • Manual and motorized options
  • Many styles, colors and materials to choose from
  • Blackout lining helps prevent light from coming in and protects the material from fading
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  • Hunter Douglas Dual Blackout woven shades
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout woven shades
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout woven shades
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout woven shades

Blackout Roman Shades

tailored elegance

Blackout Roman shades bring softness and structure together. Their fabric folds create a refined appearance while the blackout lining ensures dependable light control—ideal for bedrooms or formal living areas.

  • Manual and motorized options
  • Best if mounted above the window and cover the sides by at least 5”-7”
  • Many styles to choose from
  • Different colors and texture options for the back liner
  • Provides complete privacy and excellent insulation
  • Blackout lining helps prevent light from coming in and protects the fabric from fading
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  • Hunter Douglas Blackout Roman Shade
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout Pirouette Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout Roman Shade
  • Hunter Douglas Blackout Roman Shade

Blackout Valance & Cornice

add a finishing touch

A top treatment helps reduce light leakage from the top of the window, enhancing overall room darkening. For more complete blackout, add stationary drapery panels to block light along the sides.

  • A valance layers seamlessly over shades to soften the look and improve light control. Available in a wide range of styles—swag, pleated, balloon, or cascade—it adds both function and visual interest.
  • A cornice is a structured valance crafted from high-quality wood. It can be upholstered, stained, or painted and is available in styles ranging from clean and flat to decorative scalloped designs for a more tailored finish.
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  • Top treatment valance with drapery
  • Top treatment valance with drapery
  • Top treatment valance with roman shades
  • Top treatment valance with drapery
  • Top treatment valance with roman shades
  • Top treatment valance over sink in kitchen
  • Top treatment valance with roller shades
  • Top treatment valance with drapery

Control Options

easy and accurate shade control

Choose the level of convenience that fits your space:

  • Manual Blackout Shades use a continuous chain or push/pull wand controls
  • Cordless Blackout Shades are battery-powered push-and-pull wand are used for enhanced child and pet safety.
  • Hardwired Blackout Shades are ideal for new builds or renovations, offering consistent power without battery maintenance.
  • Motorized Blackout Shades can be operated using a wand with Softouch® Motorization, Pebble® Remote, wall-mounted Pebble Surface Remote, Phone, Tablet, Watch, or Voice Command (Alexa “Close my shades”).
WE HANDLE THE SETUP
  • Hunter Douglas Powerview Motorized options - remote, wall switch, tablet, phone app
    Smart Controls – PowerView® Automation via an app, remote or smart-home system
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Motorized Remote
    Motorized – Remote
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Motorized Powerwand
    Motorized Wand – Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch® Motorization
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Manual Beaded Loop
    Beaded Loop – Pull on the beaded loop for easy control
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Manual Push/Pull Literise System
    Push/Pull – Push up or pull down with the LiteRise® system
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Manual Retractable Wand
    Retractable Wand – Gently pull on the UltraGlide® wand
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Roller Shades Manual Spring Assisted Push/Pull
    Spring-Assisted Push-Pull – Simply push up or pull down, with this cordless lifting system

FAQs

Blackout window treatments are designed with specialized materials or liners that block up to 99% of incoming light. Blackout shades and liners are made with dense, light-blocking layers that prevent sunlight and visibility from passing through the fabric. When combined with proper installation and optional top or side treatments, they deliver near-total darkness and privacy. Blackout materials are commonly used in bedrooms, media rooms, nurseries, and commercial spaces where light control and privacy matter most.

Blackout shades offer several practical advantages:

  • Privacy – Blackout treatments offer full visual privacy when closed—ideal for nighttime use and ground-level windows.
  • Better Sleep – By limiting light exposure, blackout shades support deeper, more restful sleep and are popular for bedrooms and nurseries.
  • Enhanced Look & Insulation – Blackout liners add structure and fullness to shades and drapery while helping protect fabrics from fading over time. Added insulation, helping regulate indoor temperatures
  • Protection – Protect your furniture and flooring from sun damage. Reduced glare for screens and TVs.

The main difference between light filtering, room darkening, and blackout shades is how much light they block and the level of privacy they provide:

  • Light filtering shades gently soften natural sunlight while still allowing daylight to enter your space. They reduce glare, protect furnishings from UV rays, and provide daytime privacy—making them ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and open spaces where you want brightness without harsh light.
  • Room darkening shades block most incoming light and offer increased privacy. They create a dim, comfortable environment but may still allow small amounts of light around the edges. These are a popular choice for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms.
  • Blackout shades are designed to block up to 99% of outside light using specialized fabrics or blackout liners. They provide maximum privacy and darkness, making them the best option for bedrooms, home theaters, shift workers, and anyone who needs complete light control.

To get the best results out of your Hunter Douglas Shades, and a complete blackout experience:

  • Add side channels and blackout materials
  • Choose motorized or cordless systems for ease and safety
  • Pair with stationary side panels curtains to reduce any light gaps
  • Use top treatments like valances or cornices to complete the look

Blackout shades block nearly all incoming light. Some minimal light may appear at the edges depending on window size, mounting, and trim—but performance is very high when properly fitted. Add side channels or layered treatments to a complete blackout experience.

Yes. Many blackout shades, especially cellular styles, help reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter by adding insulation at the window.

Absolutely. Most blackout shades can be motorized and controlled by remote, wall switch, or smart-home system.

Cordless and motorized blackout shades eliminate exposed cords, making them a safer option for homes with children or pets.

Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, home offices, and any space where light control, privacy, or temperature regulation is important.

No. When properly installed, blackout shades prevent visibility from both sides, even at night when interior lights are on. For best results, pair blackout shades with top treatments or side panels to minimize light gaps.

Blackout roller shades, blackout cellular shades, and drapery with blackout liners offer the highest level of nighttime privacy. These options block light and visibility when closed, making them ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, and street-facing windows.

To fully block visibility we recommend a layered approach which delivers the most effective privacy day and night:

  • Choose blackout or room-darkening materials
  • Add liners to Roman shades or drapery
  • Use top treatments like valances or cornices
  • Layer with stationary side panels to reduce edge gaps
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