True Darkness · Made in Canada

Blackout Shades

Sunrises are beautiful. So is sleeping in.

★★★★★5.0 · 51 Google reviews
Light blocking
Privacy
Insulation

For the rooms where darkness is the whole point. Our blackout shades use genuinely opaque coated fabric — hold it up to a lamp and nothing comes through — so nurseries, primary bedrooms and media rooms stay dark long past sunrise.

Fabric alone is only half the job. The light most people notice comes in around the edges, so we fit an outside mount that overlaps the frame, or slim side channels that seal the gap entirely. Available as a roller shade, a blackout cellular shade or a Roman with blackout lining.

Best for
BedroomNurseryMedia roomShift workers

Quoted per window · side channels priced separately

A few of our fabrics
+ many more at your consultation
  • 100% opaque fabric — no light through the shade itself
  • Side channels and outside mount to kill edge light
  • Available as roller, cellular or blackout-lined Roman
  • Perfect for nurseries, night-shift sleep and media rooms
Get a Free Quote Call +1 416‑371‑1408

Free in-home consultation — we bring fabric samples, measure precisely and quote an exact price.

Made in Kitchener, ON Fit guaranteed Manufacturer warranty

Specifications

Opacity
100% blackout fabric
Available as
Roller · cellular · Roman with blackout lining
Edge light control
Side channels or outside mount
Operation
Chain, cordless or motorized
Headrail
Slim cassette recommended for full darkness
Mount
Outside mount recommended
Child safety
Cordless & motorized options available
Lead time
Typically 1–2 weeks, made locally

Questions about blackout shades

Will it be completely dark?

The fabric itself lets nothing through. The light you normally see in a "blackout" room comes in around the edges, so the install matters as much as the fabric: an outside mount that overlaps the frame, or side channels that seal the gap, is what gets a nursery genuinely dark at 7 AM in June.

What are side channels?

Slim aluminium tracks fitted down both sides of the window that the shade runs inside, blocking the light gap at the edges. They are the difference between a dark room and a truly black one — worth it for nurseries, media rooms and anyone sleeping during the day.

Does blackout help with heat and noise?

Yes to heat — a blackout shade blocks the sun before it loads the room, which noticeably cools a west-facing bedroom. For noise, a blackout cellular shade or a blackout-lined Roman does more than a plain roller because of the extra air and fabric mass.

Measurement & installation

We measure every window ourselves and our own installers do the mounting — the fit is guaranteed. Typical turnaround is fast because everything is produced locally in Kitchener, Ontario.

Motorization

Add quiet motors with remote control on any of our shades — ideal for hard-to-reach windows and a cleaner, cord-free look.

Warranty & care

As the manufacturer, we stand directly behind our product — no overseas claims process. Care is simple: light vacuuming or a gentle wipe keeps fabrics fresh for years.

From our customers

In real homes

Real photographs from homes across Ontario — every one measured, made in our Kitchener workshop and installed by our own team.

Why blackout shades from Cachet

Sunrises are beautiful. So is sleeping in.

Blackout roller shades, blackout cellular and blackout-lined Romans.

Genuinely opaque

A coated blackout fabric, not just a dark colour — hold it to a lamp and nothing comes through.

Edge light solved

Side channels or a generous outside mount stop the halo around the shade that ruins most "blackout" installs.

Your choice of style

Blackout is a fabric, not a product — have it as a roller, a honeycomb cell or a lined Roman shade.

Millimetre fit

Cut in our Kitchener workshop for your exact opening — no gaps, no light leaks.

Not sure yet?

How blackout shades compare

Light blocking, privacy and insulation at a glance, across everything we make. Dots are a guide — the fabric you choose moves them.

StyleLight blockingPrivacyInsulationBest forLink
Zebra Blinds Living room · Bedroom · Kitchen · Home office
Roller Shades Kitchen · Sunroom · Home office · Bathroom
Vertical Blinds Patio doors · Living room · Sliding doors · Tall windows
Honeycomb & Triple Shades Bedroom · Nursery · North-facing rooms · Basement
Roman Shades Living room · Dining room · Bedroom · Nursery
Drapery & Sheer Curtains Living room · Dining room · Primary bedroom · Tall windows
Blackout ShadesYou’re here Bedroom · Nursery · Media room · Shift workers

Still deciding? We bring samples of every style to your consultation and tell you honestly which suits each window. Book a free visit.

How it works

From first call to finished window

Get a free quote
01

Free consultation

Tell us about your windows — we bring the fabric samples to you.

02

Precise measurement

We measure every opening ourselves, so the fit is guaranteed.

03

Made in Kitchener

Your shades are cut and assembled in our local workshop.

04

Installed by us

Our installers mount and fine-tune every shade until it’s perfect.

Upgrade

Add motorization to this style

Every shade we make can be motorized. Quiet, rechargeable motors sit inside the headrail — no visible cords, no trailing wires — and you can control one window or the whole house.

Hard-to-reach windows

Above a stairwell, behind a sofa, or two storeys up a vaulted wall.

Safest around children

No cords at all — the safest way to fit blinds in a nursery or playroom.

Whole rooms at once

One button closes every blind in the room, or the whole floor.

Schedules that save energy

Close at the hottest part of the afternoon, open at sunrise — automatically.

Ways to control them
  • Handheld remote
  • Wall switch
  • Phone app
  • Voice (Alexa & Google)
  • Sunrise / sunset schedules
  • Rechargeable battery or hardwired
Ask about motorization

We’ll quote it with and without motors so you can compare.

What our customers say

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5.0 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
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C Christine Komarnycky
★★★★★

Absolutely great service and attention to detail. Quick order to installation time. Amazing prices compared to others, and locally made. So happy with our new window coverings!

T Tomislav Szymaszek
★★★★★

The entire process — from the initial home visit to selecting the perfect style — was seamless and stress-free. Installation was done with precision and incredible attention to detail.

U Utsav Mendpara
★★★★★

Ali is extremely knowledgeable and guided us patiently in choosing the right colours for our zebra blinds and fabric vertical blinds. A smooth and professional experience. Highly recommend!

S Sedat A
★★★★★

I had all the curtains for our new home made at Cachet Blinds. I’m very pleased with the material quality, service, and price. Highly recommended!

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See the fabrics in your own light

Book a free in-home consultation — we bring the sample books, measure precisely, and give you a clear price. No surprises.

30 Manitou Dr, Unit B, Kitchener, ON