Skylight windows are a beautiful way to bring natural light into your home. They brighten up dark spaces, make rooms feel more open, and can even help reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. But while skylights offer plenty of benefits, they also come with one big challenge: controlling the sunlight that pours in. That’s where custom skylight shades and blinds make all the difference.
The Challenge of Skylight Sunlight
Unlike traditional windows, skylights sit directly above your living space. This means sunlight often shines straight down, creating glare, hot spots, and uneven temperatures. Without the right skylight window treatments, your home can quickly go from comfortably bright to uncomfortably warm—or even leave your furniture and flooring at risk of fading.
Why Choose Custom Skylight Shades
Adding custom shades for skylight windows gives you complete control over natural light, privacy, and comfort. Here’s how:
- Light Control: Whether you need to block out harsh midday rays or gently diffuse morning light, skylight blinds and shades help you adjust brightness with ease.
- Energy Efficiency: Options like honeycomb skylight shades reduce heat gain in summer and retain warmth in winter, keeping energy costs in check.
- UV Protection: Fabrics are designed to filter or block harmful UV rays, helping protect your furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading.
- Style & Fit: With a wide range of fabrics, colors, and opacities, custom skylight shades are tailored to perfectly fit your windows and match your décor.
Popular Types of Skylight Window Treatments
At Bay View Shade & Blind, most of our skylight shades are honeycomb style, chosen for their energy efficiency and ability to insulate against heat and cold. The main difference is how you control them:
Motorized Skylight Shades: Perfect for everyday use, motorized shades make it easy to adjust light with the push of a button – or even set a daily schedule for automatic opening and closing. They’re ideal for hard-to-reach skylight windows and for homeowners who want effortless comfort.
Manual Skylight Shades: A practical choice if you don’t need frequent adjustments. Manual skylight shades are best for seasonal use – open them in winter to let in warmth and close them in summer to reduce heat and glare. There are multiple styles of manual operation available. Shown above is the Hunter Douglas Simplicity™ system – one of our most popular manual options.
Ready to Upgrade Your Skylight Windows?
With the right skylight window shades, you don’t have to choose between enjoying natural light and maintaining comfort. Custom treatments allow you to welcome sunshine on your terms – bright when you want it, shaded or blocked when you don’t. At Bay View Shade & Blind, we specialize in custom skylight shades and blinds designed to fit even the most unique spaces. Whether you’re looking for manual or motorized options, our experts will help you choose the perfect skylight window treatments to keep your home bright, comfortable, and stylish. Schedule your free in-home consultation to meet with one of our designers today!
