Bringing natural light into your home through skylights is a fantastic way. However, this can also lead to excessive heat and glare, especially in the summer. If you’re looking for an effective solution to manage this light and maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Please consider installing blackout blinds designed specifically for skylights. In this blog post, we'll explore how to shade a skylight effectively and introduce you to Kurlax indoor skylight shades, a perfect blend of style and functionality.
- Why Shade Your Skylight?
- DIY Skylight Shades
- The Advantages of Kurlax Motorized Skylight Cellular Shades
- Can I customize my skylight blinds and shades online at Kurlax?
Why Shade Your Skylight?
- Temperature Control: Sunlight shining directly through a skylight can significantly increase the temperature of a room. Skylight shades control the amount of sunlight entering a room, thereby regulating the indoor temperature and keeping your space cooler in the summer.
- Glare Reduction: Excessive sunlight can create glare on screens and surfaces, making it uncomfortable to watch TV or work. Shades can help mitigate this issue.
- Energy Efficiency: Properly installed shades can improve your home’s energy efficiency by reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
DIY Skylight Shades
While various DIY methods exist to create skylight shades, they often require significant effort and materials. Here are two popular approaches:
- Blackout Curtains: One of the simplest DIY solutions for shading your skylight is to use blackout curtains. You can install a curtain rod above the skylight and hang curtains that you can easily open or close as needed. This method is budget-friendly and straightforward.
- Custom Fabric Shades: If you prefer a more tailored approach, consider making custom fabric shades that fit snugly within the skylight frame. This involves measuring your skylight, cutting fabric to size, and securing it in place.
However, these methods may not always provide the convenience or aesthetic appeal that many homeowners desire.
The Advantages of Kurlax Motorized Skylight Cellular Shades
Instead of opting for DIY solutions, consider Kurlax motorized skylight cellular shades for a premium experience:
- Energy Efficiency: The unique honeycomb design of cellular shades traps air in pockets, providing insulation that keeps your home comfortable year-round. This feature can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.
- Convenience: With motorized operation, you can easily adjust the shades with a remote control or smart device app. This means you can manage light levels without needing to climb up to the skylight.
- Stylish Designs: Kurlax offers a variety of colors and textures that complement your home’s decor while providing functional benefits. These shades not only enhance comfort but also add elegance to your space.
- Easy Installation: Kurlax motorized window shades for skylights come with all the necessary components for a quick and easy installation.Once you receive your product, the entire process takes just 15-20 minutes, from marking to drilling holes and securing the components as numbered, and you can then fine-tune your skylight shade until it’s perfect. Learn how to install.
Tip: Before you begin the installation, you can test-fit your Kurlax skylight blinds by assembling them on the floor like a jigsaw puzzle. By doing this, you will have a clear idea of how to quickly install our skylight blinds, ensuring a smooth and efficient installation process. It is important to remember to avoid disassembling the components as much as possible.
Can I customize my skylight blinds and shades online at Kurlax?
Of course. Before ordering skylight shades, here are some things you can know:
How to measure?
To custom skylight shades that fit your skylights, you need to know how to measure your skylight windows.
- Inside mount
- The depth of window >1 3/8''
- Order Width=Net Width of Window Frame (take the narrowest points)
- Order Length=Net Length of Window Frame (take the narrowest points)
Tip: If the width in your order is greater than the length, the skylight shades will still move in the width direction.
How to custom motorized skylight shades?
Choose the product according to your measurements.
Small Powered Skylight Blinds: Available sizes (width: 20-59 inches, length: 20-89 inches). It is a single-opening skylight window shade.Large Powered Skylight Blinds: Available sizes (width: 20-59 inches, length: 90-159 inches). It is a double-opening skylight window shade. There is one motor on the top and one on the bottom.
Do I need to buy a remote control for each skylight cellular shade?
No, our remote control can control 6 motors independently, which means one remote control can manage 6 small skylight shades independently. For large skylight shades, one remote control can manage 3, as large skylight shades come with 2 motors.
What is a Smart Bridge and do I need to buy one?
The built-in motor of our skylight shades can work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant via the Smart Bridge (optional). You can manage your Kurlax skylight shades via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and voice control via Amazon Echo or Google Home.
Tip: If you do not need voice and app management of your skylight shades, you do not need to buy a Smart Bridge, or you can buy it when you need it.
Shading your skylight is essential for maintaining comfort in your home while enhancing energy efficiency. While DIY options exist, investing in Kurlax motorized skylight cellular shades provides a stylish, convenient, and effective solution. With their energy-saving properties and ease of use, these shades are an excellent choice for any homeowner looking to optimize their living space. Consider upgrading your skylights today for a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing home environment!
