What's the difference between room-darkening and blackout?

Room-darkening blocks most light and gives you a dim space, but you'll still see glow around edges or notice it's bright outside. True blackout blocks 100% of light—the room is completely dark with no light leakage. Blackout is essential for sleep spaces.

Are blackout shades more expensive than regular shades?

Yes, but not dramatically more. The cost difference is usually $200-500 per window depending on size and product type. For a bedroom where sleep quality matters, most people find that worth it.

Can I use blackout shades and still see out during the day?

No. Blackout shades block light in both directions. If you want to see out during the day, you'll need a secondary covering (like a sheer curtain) or a room-darkening shade instead of blackout.

Will blackout shades make my room feel like a cave?

Only if they're down. When raised, the window looks normal. When lowered, yes—it's very dark. That's the point. Most people use them during sleep and lower them during waking hours, or set them on a schedule if they're motorized.

West Shade Co.

Blackout Shades Installation South Jordan, Utah

Name: West Shade Co
Address: 11095 S Black Hawk Drive, South Jordan, UT, 84095
Telephone: (801) 455-8013
Rating: 5.0

100% light blocking. Complete control over your room.

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Blackout Shade Options

Roller Shades

Blackout Roller Shades are the most common choice. They're clean-lined, compact when raised, and come in lots of colors. Single-mounted or double-mounted depending on whether you need maximum light-sealing. Best for modern and contemporary rooms.

Cellular Shades*

Blackout Cellular Shades combine insulation with light blocking. If your room needs both thermal control and darkness, blackout cellular is the answer. Common in master bedrooms in Utah homes where you want the room temperature-controlled and dark.

Curtains or Drapes

Blackout Curtains/Drapes add softness and design alongside light blocking. If you want the room to feel warm and finished, not just dark, blackout drapes layered over a sheer curtain creates elegance and function.

Motorized Shades

Motorized Blackout Shades let you set a schedule. Bedroom shade closes 15 minutes before bedtime, opens with your alarm. Nurseries benefit from this: consistent darkness helps with sleep training. The routine is automated.

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West Shade Co carries the full range of custom window coverings — roller shades, solar shades, cellular shades, roman shades, blackout shades, motorized options, blinds, shutters, and custom drapery. If you're exploring what's right for your space, browse all window coverings →

Complete Darkness Changes Everything

Blackout shades block 100% of light. That means the room stays completely dark whether it's noon or 11pm outside. Not "mostly dark." Not "pretty dark." Actually, completely dark.

This matters in Utah because of how long our days are. In summer, the sun doesn't set until after 9pm. A west-facing bedroom in South Jordan gets hammered by direct afternoon and evening light. If you're trying to sleep, take a nap, or let a kid sleep, that light is a real obstacle. Blackout shades eliminate it entirely.

The difference between room-darkening and true blackout is subtle but real. Room-darkening blocks most light and gives you a dim room. True blackout leaves no glow around edges, no light seepage. The room is dark.

Where we install Blackout Shades Most

Master bedrooms are where we install blackout shades the most. Nurseries are second, since babies and toddlers sleep better in actual darkness.

South or west-facing home offices need them for screen glare and heat. Same for media rooms, shift workers, and anyone with light sensitivity.

Ashley helps you pick the right blackout product for the room: motorized roller shades in a nursery for safety, blackout cellular shades in a master bedroom for warmth and total darkness, blackout drapes in a media room for the weight and the sound.

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The quality and professionalism of West Shade Co. is exceptional. I highly recommend.

- John G. Park City Utah

Areas We Frequently Serve

South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Draper, Sandy, West Jordan, Bluffdale, Daybreak, Midvale, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Salt Lake City, Lehi, and throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

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