Side gaps
Operating clearance can become a bright vertical seam.
Blackout Blinds in Austin, TX
True Darkness Starts With a Better Fit
Professionally measured and installed blackout blinds for Austin-area homes. Our custom-fit window solutions are designed to reduce the light leakage ordinary blinds leave around the edges—supporting deeper darkness, better rest, greater privacy, and a more comfortable room.
Serving Austin and surrounding communities
Professionally measuredDesigned around your window—not a box on a shelf.
The ordinary-blind problem
Blackout Blinds Should Actually Black Out the Room
A dark fabric alone is not a complete system. The way a shade is measured, mounted, and finished determines what happens at every edge.
Our custom products and professional installation are designed to help prevent:
Fabric glow
Some materials soften light without fully stopping it.
Top & sill light
Uncovered mounting details can reflect daylight into the room.
Measuring errors
A few fractions of an inch can change the finished result.
A visible difference
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Most blackout blinds darken the center but still allow light around the sides, top, and bottom. A properly measured system is designed to control those gaps.
More than a darker room
Comfort you can feel.
Details you barely notice.
The strongest solutions work quietly in the background—controlling daylight while preserving a refined room.
Complete Light Control
A custom-fitted approach helps reduce the bright edge gaps and fabric glow ordinary blinds often leave behind.
Thermal Comfort
An insulating covering can help moderate heat transfer at the glass during Austin's demanding summers.
A Quieter, More Restful Space
Cellular or layered materials may soften outside noise and create a calmer room for sleep, work, or entertainment.
Designed around real rooms
Who We Help
Every room asks something different of the window. Choose the environment closest to yours.
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Parents & nurseries
Support naps and early bedtimes through bright Texas afternoons.
Explore this solution →02Night-shift workers
Create a repeatable sleep space while Austin is wide awake.
Explore this solution →03Light-sensitive households
Control sudden glare and build a calmer recovery room.
Explore this solution →04Home-theater owners
Reduce screen washout and daytime reflections.
Explore this solution →05Apartment renters
Explore removable and no-drill options for qualifying windows.
Explore this solution →06Light-leak frustration
Replace guesswork with a system designed around the opening.
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No Guesswork.
No Measuring Mistakes.
No Frustrating Installation.
A clear four-step process takes you from an annoying light problem to a window covering fitted for the way you use the room.
See the full process →- 01
Free In-Home Consultation
About 30 minutes to discuss your room, light-blocking goals, preferences, and project.
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Professional Measuring
Your windows are professionally measured during the consultation for a custom fit.
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Custom Solution Preparation
Once ordered, your custom blackout system is typically ready in about 1–2 weeks.
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Professional Installation
Installation typically takes less than 20 minutes per window.
Measured. Installed. Protected.
Our Blackout Confidence Promise
Professional measuring. Expert installation. Manufacturer-backed peace of mind.
Professional Measure Guarantee
Measured Right From the Start
Every window is professionally measured before your blackout system is ordered. We take responsibility for the measurements we provide so you are not left dealing with costly sizing mistakes or guesswork.
Professional measurement included with your consultation.Workmanship & Installation Guarantee
Installed With Care
Your blackout system is professionally installed, aligned, and tested for proper operation. If an installation-related issue occurs, Complete Blackout Blinds will work to correct the workmanship issue.
Expert installation and post-installation support.30-Day / 30-Night Manufacturer Satisfaction Guarantee
Try Your Shades With Confidence
Select blackout systems we offer from Haven Shades and UBlockout are backed by the manufacturer’s 30-day or 30-night satisfaction guarantee. Eligibility, exclusions, return conditions, and refund terms vary by manufacturer and product.
We will explain the applicable manufacturer guarantee for your selected shade before your order is placed so you know exactly what coverage applies.
Manufacturer-backed satisfaction protection on eligible products.Manufacturer guarantee terms are determined solely by the applicable manufacturer and may change. Complete Blackout Blinds does not independently extend or modify manufacturer return policies. Ask us for the current terms before ordering.Questions About Coverage?
We’ll walk you through the measuring, installation, and manufacturer coverage that applies to your selected blackout system before you order.
Details that add up
A complete approach to blackout
Availability varies by product and window. We confirm every feature before it becomes part of your proposal.
01Custom fit
02Edge-gap control
03Professional measuring
04Expert installation
05Cordless options
06Child- and pet-conscious designs
07No-drill options for qualifying windows
08Thermal insulation
09Noise softening
10Privacy
11Easy operation
12Clean architectural appearance
13Material and frame choices
14Bedrooms, nurseries, theaters, offices & apartments
Compare the complete solution
Four ways to darken a room
No option is universally right. Compare fit, daily operation, finish, and installation—not only the label on the fabric.
| Consideration | Complete blackout system | Standard roller shade | Blackout curtains | Temporary film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge light control | Strong with compatible channels or overlap | Moderate; side gaps common | Good with generous wall overlap | Strong while installed |
| Custom fit | Measured for the opening | Custom or ready-made | Custom or ready-made | Cut to fit |
| Professional service | Measure + install | Varies | Varies | Usually DIY |
| Daily usability | Easy open and close | Easy open and close | Needs stack space | Limited or fixed |
| Appearance | Integrated, architectural | Clean and simple | Soft, decorative | Temporary |
| Thermal potential | Good with insulating options | Varies by material | Good with lined layers | Limited |
| Rental-friendly path | Available for qualifying windows | Some options | Tension rods possible | Removable but residue risk |
| Specialty sleep spaces | Designed around the need | Useful with accepted gaps | Useful with wide overlap | Dark but inconvenient |
Local conditions. Considered solutions.
Built for Better Rest in Austin
Strong Texas sun does not treat every window equally. East-facing bedrooms brighten early. West-facing rooms absorb late-afternoon heat. Street lighting reaches apartments and homes long after sunset.
We also understand the schedules behind the need: healthcare, public safety, transportation, and hospitality professionals resting during peak daylight; families building reliable nursery routines; and renters working within property restrictions.
That local context shapes the recommendation—from mounting position and material to whether a removable system is realistic.
Explore Austin Blackout Blind Service AreasStraight answers
Before you schedule
Blackout performance depends on the full window and installation. These answers set realistic expectations before we visit.
View all questions →Custom blackout systems typically start around $500 per window, professionally measured and installed. Final pricing depends on window size, selected options, materials, and installation requirements. Multi-window projects may qualify for package pricing. During your free in-home consultation, we measure the windows and provide exact pricing before you decide to move forward.
The material must block light and the installed system must manage light around the sides, top, and bottom. The opening and selected mount determine how much control is practical.
Inside-mounted shades usually need operating clearance. That small allowance can create visible side gaps, while light may also reflect from the sill or enter above the roll.
Yes. Professional measuring is a core part of the service.
The service is designed around professional installation. Final scope and pricing will be confirmed in your proposal.
They may be available for qualifying windows. Frame depth, dimensions, condition, and the selected system determine compatibility.
Yes, subject to window compatibility and lease or property rules.
Cordless choices may be available depending on the product and opening.
Let's solve the light around the edges
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Schedule a free consultation and find out which blackout solution is right for your windows, room, and budget.
Blackout systems typically start around $500 per window, professionally measured and installed. Multi-window projects may qualify for package pricing.
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