Study the sun
Notice when sun hits each window across the day and the seasons. South and west windows often see the most.
Many Nashville homeowners are surprised by how much the light changes by season.
We visit at a time of day when light is hardest.
Filtering fabrics
Light-filtering fabrics glow softly and reduce glare. They give daytime privacy and keep rooms bright.
They let shapes show at night with lights on.
They suit living rooms, kitchens and offices.
Room-darkening and blackout
These fabrics block most or nearly all light through the material.
Light can still leak around the edges, so mounting and channels matter.
They suit bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.
Solar shades
Open-weave fabrics cut glare and heat while keeping much of the view.
Darker colors usually give a clearer view, and lighter colors reflect more heat.
They suit offices, sunrooms and screens.
Layering
Two layers give flexibility, such as a sheer for glow and a blackout for night.
Drapes over shades or blinds add style and control.
Layers can be motorized to work together.
Adapt through the year
Light changes with the seasons, so treatments that adjust easily help. Motorized schedules can follow the sun.
Check the room in the morning and afternoon before you decide.
We help you choose with real light in your rooms.
Choose by the worst light moment in each room, and layer if one treatment cannot do both jobs.
