The Science of Better Sleep
Light exposure directly affects your circadian rhythm and sleep quality. Even small amounts of light can suppress melatonin production and disrupt deep sleep cycles. This is especially challenging in Ottawa, where summer daylight can extend past 9:00 PM.
Room darkening helps you:
- Fall asleep faster
- Sleep more deeply
- Wake more refreshed
- Maintain consistent sleep schedules
For optimal sleep, the National Sleep Foundation recommends a completely dark bedroom. Our room-darkening solutions block 99%+ of incoming light when properly installed. Pair with motorization to automate your sleep environment.
Hunter Douglas Blackout Options
Hunter Douglas offers the industry's most effective light-blocking technologies:
- The ultimate in room darkening. Unique side channels use overlapping U-shaped covers to absorb or deflect nearly all incoming light—even around the edges. Available on Duette® and Applause® honeycomb shades.
Sonnette® Room Darkening
- Cellular roller shade with blackout fabric options.
Vignette® Room Darkening
- Roman shades with opaque fabric backing.
- Blackout fabrics available in hundreds of colours.
Pirouette® with PowerView®
- Close vanes completely for significant light reduction.
Alta Room Darkening Solutions
Alta Window Fashions delivers excellent room darkening at an exceptional value:
- Available in blackout fabrics with optional side channels for enhanced light blocking. The dual-fabric option lets you combine light-filtering and blackout in a single shade.
- Over 100 blackout fabric options. Choose from modern colours and subtle textures.
- Align solid bands for privacy and significant light reduction.
All Alta blackout options comply with Health Canada safety standards and are available with BLISS™ automation.
Perfect for Media Rooms & Home Theatres
Create the perfect viewing environment with complete light control. Our room darkening solutions eliminate:
- Screen glare and washout
- Reflections on TV and monitors
- Distracting ambient light
- Light leaks around edges
- For home theatres, we recommend Duette® with LightLock™ for maximum darkness, or motorized roller shades with side channels for a sleek, modern look.
Pro tip: Pair blackout shades with dark-coloured walls and ceiling for the ultimate theatre experience. Our interior decorating team can help coordinate your entire media room design.
Nurseries & Children's Rooms
Help little ones sleep better with proper room darkening—essential for nap times and early bedtimes during bright Ottawa summers.
Why parents choose Randall's:
- Cordless options for child safety
- LightLock™ technology for complete darkness
- Motorization for quiet operation
- GREENGUARD certified fabrics for healthy indoor air
Our specialists understand the unique needs of nurseries. We'll recommend the safest, most effective solutions and ensure professional installation that eliminates light gaps.
Proper Installation Matters
Even the best blackout shade won't perform if improperly installed. Light can leak through:
- Gaps at the sides and top
- Mounting brackets
- Improperly sized shades
- Randall's professional installation ensures:
- Precise measurements for optimal fit
- Proper mounting to minimize gaps
- Side channel installation where needed
- Light-blocking solutions for unique window situations
Randall's Guarantees Fit – if light leaks, we'll fix it.
Get the Darkness You Need
Ready for better sleep and perfect media room darkness? Schedule a free consultation, and our specialists will assess your windows and recommend the most effective room-darkening solutions for your needs.
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