3 Window Shades to Block Sunlight in Your Home

NH blinds • February 25, 2026

Harsh natural light can be a nuisance in your home. Whether it’s slats of sunlight disrupting your view of your TV during the big game or streetlights cutting through your blinds when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep.

Three sun-blocking window treatments covering living room windows.

Window shades are one of the most popular window treatment styles for a reason. They are one of the most effective at blocking unwanted light from entering your home. Sunlight-blocking shades come in a wide range of colors, patterns, and shapes to accentuate any interior décor taste, which makes them a favorite among those with an eye for fashion.

At NH Blinds, we love window treatments with flexibility and design potential—even more so when they’re exceptional at boosting light control and privacy. Here are three of our favorite window shades to block sunlight in your Manchester home.

Norman® Portrait™ Honeycomb Shades

These Norman® cellular shades boast award-winning construction designed to keep your home more comfortable year-round. Interior cells trap air to create a buffer between your home’s interior and exterior, meaning you enjoy warmer winters and cooler summers—a must in a place with variable temperatures like New Hampshire. The crisp structure of the cell-shaped design adds visual interest to your windows without overpowering your space. A custom-measured and fit cellular shade with room-darkening opacity creates a cozy, comfortable bedroom or living room, no matter the time of day or the day of the year!

Alta® Roller Shades

Roller shades block natural light in style. This collection of roller shades spans a wide range of fabrics, colors, and opacities, making it easy to coordinate your windows with the rest of your home. Roller shades are beloved by many Manchester homeowners because of their simplicity. Gently pull or push your shades into place and enjoy the view of a shade that blocks sunlight and harsh UV rays without adding bulk to your windows.

Norman® Centerpiece™ Roman Shades

Classic style meets modern construction in this collection from Norman®. Customize your Roman shades with one of three pleat styles: Flat Fold, Flat Fold with Batten Back, or Soft Fold. Roman shades add structure to your windows with pronounced pleats, giving them an appearance akin to luxurious drapery. The Aerolite™ Cordless Lifting System creates a clean look that’s painless to operate.

Boost Light Control with Motorization

Take your sun-blocking window shades a step further with motorization. Program your shades to open and close on custom schedules you create in a tailor-made smartphone app. Your shades will automatically adjust to direct (or block out) incoming natural light throughout the day. Automated window shades elevate your light control and privacy experience without any visible batteries, wires, or motors.

Find Sunlight Blocking Shades near Manchester, NH, Today!

Ready to take control of glare and light leaks with brand-new light-blocking shades? Our team has been helping Manchester homeowners love their space for years, and we’re ready to help you do the same.

Book a free in-home consultation, and we’ll work together to develop a lighting solution you’ll enjoy for years to come.

We are locally owned and operated, happy to serve Manchester, NH, as well as Southern New Hampshire, Southwest Maine, and Northern Massachusetts.

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