OLSSON SMART SHADES

Bedrooms & nurseries · Columbus & Central Ohio

Blackout Shades for Bedrooms & Nurseries in Columbus, OH


A July sunrise before 6 AM and a streetlight all winter. A dark bedroom depends on the fabric, and just as much on stopping the light that sneaks around the edges.

We build blackout from the fabric out: the right shade, the right mount, and edge channels where they’re needed. Cordless and motorized options keep nurseries safe. The owner measures every window and installs every shade.

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Gray Roman shade in a child’s bedroom

Options

The darkest options we install


Blackout cellular

Norman® Portrait™ honeycomb shades in blackout fabric, with optional side channels. Insulates, too. See cellular shades.

Blackout roller

Norman® Soluna™ room darkening roller shades with LightGuard 360™ side and bottom channels. See roller shades.

Blackout-lined Roman

Norman® Centerpiece™ Roman shades with a blackout liner, for a softer look. See Roman shades.

Cordless & motorized

Cordless lifts that are Best for Kids certified, or motorized shades on a bedtime schedule.

How it works

From first visit to finished install


1. Free in-home visit

We measure every window and talk through light, privacy, and how you use the room.

2. Samples & plan

Samples in your own light, with a fabric, mount, and edge-channel recommendation for each window.

3. Firm quote

A written quote for product and installation, with no surprises later.

4. Professional install

Custom made to your measurements and installed by our own team, level and tested at every window.

Common questions

Blackout shade questions we get asked


What is the best blackout shade for a bedroom?

Blackout cellular shades with side channels are hard to beat because they block light and insulate. Blackout roller shades with Norman’s LightGuard 360™ channels are the cleanest look, and blackout-lined Roman shades are the softest.

Why does light still come in around my blackout shade?

The fabric may be blackout, but light leaks through the gaps at the sides and bottom. Side channels, like Norman’s LightGuard 360™ on roller shades or optional channels on cellular shades, close those gaps.

Are blackout shades safe for a nursery?

Choose cordless or motorized. Norman’s cordless lift systems are Best for Kids certified and remove dangling cords from the window.

How much do blackout shades cost?

Price depends on window size, shade type, fabric, side channels, and lift or motorization. Every window is measured in person during a free consultation, and you get a written, firm quote.

More reading: Best blackout shades for bedrooms.

Service area

Blackout shade installation across Central Ohio


We install blackout shades throughout the Columbus metro, working out of 7780 Corporate Blvd, Plain City, OH 43064. Also see our cellular shades, media room shades, and full product line.

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