Blackout Solutions
Up to 100% Blackout Window Treatments
Ultimate Blackout Shades
100% light blockage, yes 100%. This solution provides the most extreme light blocking capability of any product on the market!
Ultimate Blackout Shades 100% demonstration
LightGuard 360 by Norman
Blackout roller shades with integrated header, side channels, and bottom sill. This solution blocks greater than 99% of the light entering your room. You can’t see your hand in front of your face!
Norman LightGuard360 extreme light blocking demonstration
DayNite Shutters by Norman
Plantation shutters with a custom, low profile honeycomb shade behind
Norman DayNite - the most robust light blocking for shutters
SmartFit with Frame by Norman
Honeycomb shade mounted inside a 4-sided frame. This option can come with blackout, light filtering, or sheer fabrics, however, pairing the frame with a blackout fabric provides extremely tight closure and excellent light blocking capabilities.
Norman SmartFit with Frame - the tightest tolerances of any honeycomb shade on the market
Blackout Fabric Shades
With no channels or tracks, standard blackout shades still allow light to enter around the perimeter of the shade. Choose from Roman, Natural, Cellular, and Roller shades - each offering slightly varying levels of light control.
Lightguard by Norman
Not to be confused with LightGuard 360, Norman’s extreme blackout solution mentioned higher on this page, LightGuard adds L-shaped side channels to reduce light gaps around the perimeter of the shade and is available on roller and honeycomb shades.
Norman Lightguard - the intermediate option between a regular shade and LightGuard360.
Product Details about Blackout Shade Solutions
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Blocking light isn’t just about darkness — it’s about control.
Blackout solutions are perfect for:
Night shift workers who need true daytime darkness
Children’s bedrooms and nap time (no more 5:30am wake-ups in summer)
Media rooms and home theaters where glare ruins the experience
Bringing Man Caves to life!
With Nashville’s long summer days and strong morning sunlight, light control isn’t optional — it’s essential. The right blackout system creates comfort, improves sleep, and transforms the way a room feels.
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If you want extreme 100% darkness, this is the top tier.
Ultimate Blackout Shades are engineered with a fully enclosed track system that seals the perimeter of the window. Light doesn’t leak around the edges — it’s contained.
Why they stand out:
Fully sealed side channels
True perimeter light control
Designed specifically for blackout performance
Ideal for bedrooms and media spaces
Motorized operation can be synced with your phone and your favorite home hub like Google and Amazon devices. Or just use a simple remote control.
Cordless operation provides an easy manual control.
For Nashville homeowners dealing with strong early sun exposure, these shades deliver serious performance.
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LightGuard 360® takes blackout to another level by addressing one of the biggest issues with traditional shades: light gaps around the edges.
Similar to Ultimate Blackout Shades, LightGuard 360® adds integrated channels around all sides to provide an extreme blackout solution.
In it’s current state of engineering, Norman LightGuard 360 blocks greater than 99.5% of light. There can be points where nominal amounts of light can indirectly enter the room which keep this solution from claiming 100% blackout. However, in our experience, you still cannot see your hand in front of your face when the shade is lowered in the middle of the day!
Available in a large selection of fabrics and textures to complement any decor. Also available in six colors of headers and side channels.
Control options:
Cordless manual operation
Continuous loop lift
Motorized control - phone control, Google and Amazon device integration, scenes and schedules, or remote control
It’s a sleek, engineered solution that blends design with function.
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DayNite™ shutters combine the timeless look of plantation shutters with room-darkening capability.
They’re ideal for homeowners who:
Love shutters
Want strong light control
Don’t want to sacrifice style
They’re especially popular in Nashville-area homes where shutters are already a design staple but added sleep control is needed.
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SmartFit® with Frame installs directly into a perfectly sized and coordinated plantation shutter frame.
Why this matters:
No privacy gaps at any angle - even on doors and windows with zero depth.
Tight tolerance between the shade and the frame provides fantastic light blockage
Ideal for doors - The shade is anchored in the frame so there is no clanging when you close the door.
Perfect for unique trim situations
Adds a clean, contained blackout look
Available in a wide selection of Norman’s shutter frames. During the consultation, we provide options for the best fit for your window setting.
In many Nashville homes with detailed trim work, SmartFit keeps everything looking sharp while improving light control.
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Both Graber and Norman offer high-quality blackout fabrics.
These shades:
Use room-darkening or blackout materials
Block light through the fabric itself
Still allow light gaps around the perimeter
They’re a strong choice for:
Bedrooms that don’t require total darkness
Spaces where additional design flexibility matters
Layering with drapery for added light control
They work beautifully in many Nashville homes — especially when paired with side panels or drapery.
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LightGuard® adds L-shaped strips along the sides of roller or cellular shades to reduce light gaps.
It’s a smart middle-ground option:
Better than standard blackout shades alone
Less built-in than LightGuard 360®
Great for improving performance without a full channel system
If you want better edge coverage but don’t need full perimeter sealing, this is an excellent option.
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Nashville homes often feature:
Large windows
Open layouts
Strong seasonal sunlight
Early sunrise during summer months
Blackout solutions help:
Improve sleep
Reduce glare
Protect interiors
Create comfortable, controlled environments
Whether you’re building a theater room in Brentwood, upgrading a bedroom in Franklin, or managing morning light in Hendersonville, the right blackout solution makes a dramatic difference.