Solar Blinds
Make a design statement
Our new blind collection can help turn an ordinary room into something special. With over 100 colors and pattern choices available, you can design your space to reflect your personality.
Improvement in energy performance
Installing blinds can improve your energy performance rating by as much as 45%! • Venetian blinds – up to 34% • Light filtering blinds – up to 39% • Blackout blinds – up to 45%
In-stock factory installed blinds
Controlling your environment
5 out of 10 consumer want light control on skylights. 1 out of 10 have it. See how easy it is to control the light by adding a blind to your VELUX skylight.
Drama
Not only does natural light create drama, it actually alters the way we feel about living space in a positive way.
Balance
A perfect example is how carefully positioned skylights can help bring harmony to a home. Positioning skylights above windows opens up the space and reduces glare. the room is now functional, flexible and relaxing.
Privacy
Homes are being built closer to one another and the balance of providing sufficient natural light and privacy has become an issue. That’s why 65% of home buyers* request light from above through skylights in their bathroom, a room where privacy and light is of the utmost importance.
*NAHB National Home Shopper’s Survey
Energy Efficiency
The addition of blinds can increase the overall energy efficiency of your skylight by 45%. In the summer on high heat/sun days, close the blinds to reduce potential solar heat gain. In the winter, on cold nights, close your blinds to provide an extra layer of thermal insulation to keep warm air indoors.
Solar federal tax credit
Control the light using only the power of the sun. 30% federal tax credit available.
Room darkening
double pleated blinds
Solar powered or manual