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Skylight Shades

In homes with high ceilings or sloped walls, skylights create visual interest and provide additional natural light. But skylights also present the problem of unwanted heat gain and UV exposure. The solution is skylight shades and skylight blinds, which are available as cellular shades, pleated shades, and mini blinds. Skylight shades operate with a handle on the center rail; some are available with motorization. MORE [+]

Can't Decide? Read What Our Experts Say...

"The Design Perspective," by Sherry Mehm

Skylight blinds are a great solution for skylight windows that are letting too much light in or if you are getting too much heat or cold. They can cut down on your energy bills by blocking the direct sunlight and cold. Different colors and variations can be ordered to meet your specific needs and style. -Sherry has over 18 years of experience of shop-at-home decorating.

"The Function & Installation Perspective," by Joe Mehm

These products do an excellent job keeping the sunlight and heat out of your room. All of our skylight shades not only block the light and heat/cold, but they are functional as well. Generally, they come with a small ring attached to the intermidiate bottom rail, and you control it by pulling up or down on that ring. For windows that are out of reach, we offer extension poles with a hook attached to the end that hooks onto the ring for ease of operation.

Installing a skylight shade is not as difficult as one may think. Basically, they are just like a standard rectangular shade with a headrail at the top. The difference is that skylight shades have two additional rails: one is an intermediate rail that's used for lifting and lowering the shade, and the other rail is used to attach the shade at the bottom (opposite end of main headrail). This is so the shade can be fastened at both ends. The shade is generally pulled taut in the sky light opening by use of adjustable cables in place of the standard lift cords. Most shades will have two brackets at each end for a total of 4 brackets. -Joe has over 22 years of experience selling and installing window coverings.

Blinds On Sale is a window treatment company specializing in Plantation Shutters. Our full selection of products include: Faux Wood Blinds, Bamboo Blinds, Fabric Roller, Roman and Cellular Shades and Sheer Shades.