Blackout Roller Shades in Austin, TX
Blackout roller shades use an opaque fabric that blocks light from passing through, so bedrooms and media rooms stay dark even in the middle of an Austin afternoon.
Some light can still slip around the edges. When you need the room as dark as possible, we add side channels or pair the shade with blackout-lined draperies.
How blackout roller shades work
Blackout fabrics have an opaque backing or coating, so light can't pass through the material itself. The shade can be inside mounted for a clean look or outside mounted to overlap the window frame and cut more light at the edges.
For rooms that need to be truly dark, we add side channels (slim tracks that the fabric runs inside) or layer the shade with blackout-lined draperies.
Why we recommend them in Central Texas
Central Texas sunrises are early and bright in summer, and a lot of new homes come with thin builder-grade blinds that leak light everywhere. Blackout shades fix that for bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, and anyone who sleeps during the day.
Because they block direct sun, blackout shades also keep west-facing bedrooms noticeably cooler in the afternoon.
Benefits
What you get with custom blackout roller shades from ATX Blinds & Draperies.
Better sleep
Dark rooms help kids, shift workers, and light sleepers stay asleep.
Heat reduction
Blocking direct sun keeps rooms cooler and takes load off your AC.
Full privacy
Opaque fabric means no silhouettes at night.
Media rooms
Cuts glare on TVs and projector screens.
Best for
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Media rooms
- Shift workers who sleep during the day
- Rooms that get hot afternoon sun
Options
- Wide range of colors and textures
- Side channels for edge light
- Pair with draperies for layered blackout
- Chain, cordless, or motorized
- Smart hub for phone app and voice control, at home or away
Good to know
- A plain inside-mounted blackout shade still leaks a thin line of light at the edges. If that matters, plan on side channels or layering.
- Blackout shades make a room dark during the day too, so living spaces often do better with a dual shade that pairs blackout with a light filtering or solar fabric.
What affects the price
- Size of each window (wider and taller costs more)
- Fabric or material you choose
- Lift system: chain, cordless, or motorized
- Mounting hardware, cassettes, or tracks
- Number of windows (larger orders often price better per window)
- Specialty shapes and hard-to-reach installs
Every quote is free, in writing, and broken down by window. See our cost guide.
Our process
Consultations are available seven days a week.
Free consultation
We come to you with samples and look at every window, how it faces, and how the room is used.
Measure & quote
We measure every window precisely and send a written quote within 24 hours.
Professional install
We install, test, and clean up. Products are covered by manufacturer warranties.
Care & maintenance
A few minutes now and then keeps them looking new.
Dusting
Dust every few weeks with a microfiber cloth, a feather duster, or the soft brush on your vacuum set to low suction. Regular dusting keeps buildup from settling into the weave.
Spot cleaning
Blot small marks with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little mild soap. Blot, don't rub, and let the fabric dry fully before you raise the shade.
Everyday use
Raise and lower the shade with the chain, bottom bar, or motor, never by pulling on the fabric. If it starts rolling unevenly, call us and we'll adjust it.
Blackout roller shades: common questions
Have another question? Call (512) 751-8408.
Do blackout shades make a room completely dark?
The fabric blocks light, but a little can leak around the edges. Side channels or layering with draperies gets the room close to fully dark.
Do blackout shades help with heat?
Yes. Blocking direct sun keeps rooms noticeably cooler, especially on west- and south-facing windows.
What's the difference between blackout and room darkening?
Blackout fabric blocks light completely. Room darkening fabric blocks most light but lets a small amount glow through. We'll show you both side by side.
How do I get a room completely dark?
Use blackout fabric with side channels, or layer a blackout shade with blackout-lined draperies mounted wide and high.
Are blackout shades good for nurseries?
Yes, especially paired with cordless or motorized lift so there are no cords in the room.
Do blackout shades come in colors other than white?
Yes. They come in a wide range of colors and textures, and the room-facing side can match your decor.
Can I control motorized shades from my phone?
Yes. Add a smart hub and you can raise, lower, group, and schedule everything from an app on your phone, at home or away, and connect to popular voice assistants.
Helpful guides
More detail before you decide.
How to Make a Bedroom Completely Dark
Why blackout shades still leak light and how to fix it: side channels, outside mounts, layering with blackout draperies, and the best options for nurseries and day sleepers..
The Best Window Treatments for West-Facing Windows in Texas
West-facing windows heat up Texas homes every afternoon.
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Tell us a little about your project. We'll call to set a time that works, any day of the week, and bring our mobile showroom to you.
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What happens next
- We call you from (512) 751-8408, usually the same day. Save our number so you know it's us.
- No answer? We'll text you from the same number to find a good time.
- We bring the showroom to you: samples at your windows, and we measure everything.
- Written quote within 24 hours. No obligation, no pressure.