Blackout Shades for Bedrooms, Nurseries & Media Rooms
Blackout shades use an opaque fabric that stops light passing through the shade, so bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms stay dark and private at any hour.
What blackout shades do best
Room darkening
Opaque fabric blocks light through the shade itself, for sleep, shift work and screens.
Privacy day and night
Nothing shows through, even with the lights on inside.
Sun and heat
A closed blackout shade blocks most of the sun on that window.
Getting the darkest result
A blackout fabric alone does not mean zero light: a standard roller shade leaves small gaps at the edges. Mounting the shade outside the window frame and using a cassette, fascia or pocket where the window allows improves light control. Blackout fabrics are made as roller shades and Roman shades, and can be paired with a solar layer in a dual shade setup where the system supports it.
Comparing fabrics? Read Blackout vs Light Filtering vs Solar Shades.
Next steps: browse the fabric library and order free samples, see how measuring & installation works, and read our warranty & service policy.
Apollo custom-fabricates shades in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.
Related: Motorized Blackout Shades · Roller Shades · Light Filtering Shades
Blackout Shades FAQ
Planning blackout shades?
Book a free consultation: we measure, bring samples and recommend the right setup for each window.