What are the Benefits of Skylight Shades When It’s Cold Outside?

Little Blind Spot • November 6, 2024

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If you’ve spent time in Minnesota during the winter, you know we have our own type of cold weather. Locals know all the hacks to stay warm when the snow flies, and using skylight shades is one of them. Little Blind Spot carries skylight shades from Hunter Douglas that are the perfect blend of function and fashion.

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Skylight Shades Keep Your Home Warmer

There’s nothing like being cozy in your home when the outdoor temperature is below freezing. Your house must be warm to accomplish this. Heat rises, and if your skylights don’t have coverings, it will pass right through them. Duette® Cellular Shades trap air within an innovative honeycomb-like interior, preventing it from leaving through your skylight.

Spare Your Interior from UV Damage with Skylight Shades

Too much sun exposure can cause sunburn even in the middle of winter. If the sun damages your skin, it can also damage your furniture, flooring, and wall coverings. Using a skylight shade with sheer or light-filtering fabric will keep a room full of light while preventing harmful UV rays from entering. Blocking the sun at midday will also reduce annoying glares that make watching TV or working on your computer difficult.

Create a Cohesive Aesthetic with Window Shades for Skylights

Skylights aren’t the only windows where heat escapes during the winter. Every window allows heat to exit, and oversized windows and sliding glass doors are particularly notorious for this. Fortunately, Duette® Cellular Shades are an option for every window and door in your home. This means you can enjoy a cohesive appearance and insulation in every room. The variety of colors, fabrics, and cell sizes allows you to change the appearance of windows from room to room while maintaining a central theme.

Shop Skylight Shades Near Hopkins, MN

Enjoy the benefits of skylight shades this winter with help from Little Blind Spot. We are the area’s leading Hunter Douglas dealer. Visit one of our four convenient showroom locations or contact us to schedule an in-home design consultation. Little Blind Spot is happy to serve Hopkins, Burnsville, Woodbury, and Maple Grove, MN.

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