If you have a home with skylights, you might find it challenging to pick the right covering out of the many skylight window treatments available on the market. There are a few factors to consider before choosing a skylight window covering.

• The direction your windows face
• If they’re out of arms’ reach, or easy to reach
• The style of blinds you prefer
• If your skylight window opens or is purely for light and view

Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades are a great all-around blind for regular windows, but also for skylight windows. The cellular-shaped pockets they are constructed with create pockets of air that insulate your home from the changing temperatures outdoors, whether heat or cold. They come in a range of opacities from room-darkening all the way to sheer and light-filtering.

Motorized & Automated

If your skylight windows are out of reach, you won’t want to be climbing ladders every time you have to open or draw the blinds. Motorized blinds work with the single touch of a button on your remote control. You’ll be able to control your blinds from any room in the house, and even from an app on your phone while you’re away from home. For automated blinds, you can schedule them to open and close at certain parts of the day to make it look like someone is always home to increase security. Scheduling also gives you an advantage for your sleep pattern – schedule your blinds to open at a certain time in the morning so you can rise with the sun, or schedule them to automatically close just in time for bed.

Aluminum or Other Synthetic Materials

Synthetic materials like aluminum and PVC are superior to some fabrics and natural materials as they can withstand the prolonged exposure to the sun that skylight windows often provide. If there is condensation or leakage, your synthetic blinds won’t be affected by it as they are resistant to moisture, mold growth and warping or chipping from heat exposure. This makes them great, especially for high-humidity rooms like the bathroom.

The Benefits of Skylight Blinds

What makes the right skylight blind so important for your windows?

• Since it’s harder to control the temperatures that leak through skylight windows compared to regular windows, it’s vital that you get some skylight window treatments in place. Having that extra bit of control will ensure cool interiors during the summer, and a home that is able to retain heat during the winter.
• They also give you added control over the light that enters your home. If you want to watch a movie or enjoy a darkened room, press a button and your blinds will close to create the perfect ambience.
• Custom skylight window treatments add an incredible layer of flair and style to a room, completing the whole look.

If you’re looking for the perfect skylight window treatments, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’d love to help you out!