Blackout shades and curtains are a common feature in bedrooms these days. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, fast-paced lifestyles, and demanding jobs and schedules, more and more homeowners are opting for this window covering in the bedroom to help with sounder sleep. Here in Springfield, PA, and throughout the Upper Northeast, we are especially guilty of too much work and too little (or restless) sleep… So, do blackout shades work? Is it true—does total darkness aid in helping us snooze? Or, is this just a myth?
The team here at Blinds & Drapery Showroom wants to address any myths regarding this window covering option, so we did a little research. Here are the top six myths about blackout shades for you to check out!
- Blackout shades do NOT help you sleep
NOT TRUE. They do. For restful sleep, human beings need minimal to no distractions. No sudden noises, no stimulating discussions or TV shows, and no Our bodies are wired to react to light as a natural alarm clock. Light either keeps us alert or signals us to what our bodies process as “wake up time.” - Blackout shades only help those who want to sleep in
Yes, of course, this is a helpful option for those wanting to sleep in past sun up. But, consider the hundreds of thousands of nighttime workers who need to sleep during the day: restaurant and bar staff, night shift nurses and doctors, pilots and flight attendants, security officers, police, etc. They need sleep, too! - If you don’t like blackout shades… you’re out of luck
Perhaps your heart is set on bamboo shades—this doesn’t mean you, too, can not reap the blackout shade benefits and sleep soundly! Many shade types allow for blackout shade liners which affix to the backside of other shade styles for the same room-darkening effect. - Blackout shades do not work in rooms with high-reaching windows
At Blinds & Drapery Showroom we will happily custom make blackout shades for your home. Do you have taller windows in the rooms you desire to have these window shades in Springfield, PA? Great—then, let’s get to work! - Blackout shades are only good for bedrooms
Admittedly, we can understand this myth and assumption; however, we have seen many uses for blackout shades throughout the home:
- New baby’s nursery
- Movie room for that cinematic effect
- Living room for date nights and movie nights with the family
- Breezeway/four-season porch for added privacy, when desired
- Blackout shades are more expensive than others
These are actually quite comparable in price as other window shade options. Need to do some comparing? Our team would be happy to look through options with you.
Ask yourself: are you getting good sleep? At Blinds & Drapery Showroom our team wants you to be happy and rested. Stop by or give us a call to set up a consultation; we would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. We hope to hear from you soon!
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