The Essential Guide to Bedroom Window Treatments and Light Control in the Tri-Cities

The bedroom should be a sanctuary—a place of rest, relaxation, and privacy. Achieving that perfect balance of natural light during the day and complete darkness at night hinges entirely on your bedroom window treatments. 

 

As a Locally Owned Family Business serving Kennewick and the Tri-Cities since 2005, Murley's Floor Covering knows that the right window coverings are essential for managing the strong Eastern Washington sunlight and ensuring your best sleep.

 

 

Beyond Aesthetics: The Functional Priority

 

While style is important, the function of a bedroom treatment must be prioritized. Here are the key roles your coverings play:

 

1. Light Control: The ability to achieve room-darkening or blackout is non-negotiable for quality sleep.
2. Privacy: Ensuring your space is shielded from view, especially in suburban areas.
3. Insulation: Providing an extra thermal layer to help keep the dry Tri-Cities heat out in the summer and warmth in during the winter, contributing to energy efficiency.

 

Exploring the Best Bedroom Window Treatment Ideas

 

Choosing the right style depends on your design aesthetic and how much light control you need. Our experienced and certified installers at Murley's can help guide you through the pros and cons of each type:

 

Blackout Roller Shades

 

These are the minimalist champion of light control. Blackout shades consist of a single piece of fabric treated with a vinyl backing that completely blocks light transmission.

 

• Pros: Highly effective blackout, streamlined aesthetic, and very cost-effective. They disappear neatly into a cassette when raised.
• Cons: Must be mounted inside the window frame for the best light block (to minimize light gaps).
• Best For: Modern, minimalist homes where maximum darkness is key.

 

Blackout Drapery Over Blinds (The Layered Approach)

 

This is a classic, superior solution that combines two functions. The inner layer (a blind, shade, or sheer) controls daytime light and privacy, while the outer layer—a heavy, lined blackout drapery—provides the ultimate light seal and adds texture and softness.

 

• Pros: Excellent thermal insulation, total light block, and incredible design flexibility (color, pattern, texture).
• Cons: Can be more expensive and requires more physical space around the window.
• Best For: Traditional or transitional styles where design and softness are paramount.

 

Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades

 

These shades feature a unique honeycomb structure that traps air, providing superior insulation—a huge benefit against the Tri-Cities heat.

 

• Pros: Excellent energy efficiency, customizable opacity (sheer, light filtering, or blackout), and a soft, modern look. Many can be made cordless or motorized for safety and convenience.
• Cons: Fabric can collect dust over time.
• Best For: Rooms needing energy savings and flexible top-down/bottom-up light control.

 

Get Custom Solutions with Murley’s Floor Covering in Kennewick, WA

 

When selecting your bedroom window treatment ideas, remember that standard, off-the-shelf sizes rarely fit perfectly, leaving light gaps. Our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction means we offer custom-fit solutions installed by our experienced and certified installers. We ensure the measurements are precise, guaranteeing maximum privacy and light control.

 

Our customers are our top priority, and we schedule appointments based on what is convenient for you. Contact Murley's Floor Covering today to discuss the perfect custom window treatment for your sleep sanctuary.