Hibernation Season: Winter Bedrooms Done Right
It’s cold.
And if you ask me, winter is not the season for bright, airy bedrooms. It is the season for earlier nights, slower mornings, heavier blankets, and a bedroom that feels like a retreat from everything happening outside your walls.
If your bedroom still feels a little too bright, a little too drafty, or just not quite cozy enough, your windows are probably the reason. This is the time of year when the right window treatments can completely change how a space feels.
If you want no light, you need a true no light solution. If you are serious about hibernation, Norman LightGuard 360 is the gold standard. This is not room darkening, this is all-out darkness. LightGuard 360 is designed to block light on all sides of the shade, including the edges, so you are not dealing with those annoying slivers of light in the morning or glare bouncing off snow outside. It is ideal for light sleepers, early risers (who do not want to be), babies and toddlers who are up with the sun, night shift workers, and anyone who wants their bedroom to feel completely disconnected from the outside world once the shades are closed.
When people ask for the darkest option possible, this is the answer.
Cellular shades make a bedroom feel warmer, not just darker. Winter bedrooms are about more than light control… they are about comfort. Cellular shades are one of our favorite winter solutions because you feel the difference almost immediately. Their honeycomb design traps air at the window, helping to insulate against cold glass and drafts. The room feels warmer and quieter throughout the night. Pairing cellular shades with room darkening or blackout fabrics creates a bedroom that feels intentionally cozy, not just dark.
Winter is the time to lean into softness. Full drapery panels, heavier fabrics, generous fullness, and layered looks are not just about style. They add warmth, help with sound absorption, and make a bedroom feel finished in a way that nothing else quite does. Layering soft treatments over shades is one of the easiest ways to create that cocoon effect. It is cozy, calming, and it immediately changes how the room feels at the end of a long day. This is not the season for minimal window treatments, this is the season for comfort.
A solution people do not always think about are Norman DayNite shutters. Shutters are not always the first thing people consider for bedrooms, but Norman DayNite shutters deserve a spot in the winter conversation. They combine the clean, structured look of shutters with a built in room darkening panel that closes when you are ready to sleep. During the day, you have light and control. At night, you have privacy and darkness. They are a great option if you want flexibility without relying solely on fabric, and they work especially well in bedrooms where you want something timeless and tailored.
Winter bedrooms should feel like a place to hibernate. Your bedroom should be the warmest, quietest room in the house. A place where cold nights and bright mornings do not interrupt your rest.
The right combination of window treatments makes that possible. Whether it is total darkness with LightGuard 360, the insulating comfort of cellular shades, layers of soft drapery, or an unexpected shutter solution, winter is the perfect time to create a bedroom that truly supports rest.
Hibernate now. The air hurts your face and the glare is a killer. Your bedroom should be better than that.
If you want help building the right solution for your bedroom, we are always happy to walk through options and create something that feels just right for your home. Give us a call to schedule an always-free, in-home consultation, or stop by our Keene showroom to learn more.
