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Does this exist for windows?

5 days ago

I have new room darkening hineycomb shades that work fine EXCEPT around the edges where too much light comes through.

Is there a window hardware thats a sort of corner only that i can put into the wall next to the shade and hang a room darkening fabric on both edges? i don't need/want it to span the whole top of the window, just a sort of quarter/corner bracket on the top 2 corners edges. I’d figure out a valance eventually but just want the light blocked right now.

If this exists, what is it called? Any idea where i could find it? Photo of window attached.

Thanks!

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HU-867564120
5 days ago
last modified: 5 days ago
The blinds should have been inset into the window recess. That usually means custom blinds.

What you request sounds like a Rube Goldberg solution to me.
millworkman
5 days ago
Inside mount honeycomb shades would have been a darker cleaner fit. You have outside mount and this is the end result unfortunately. Never heard of the product you describe.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 days ago
IMO add drapes to cover the gap and be done. I assume this is bedroom so I love the softness of drapes in a bedroom so just make sure the rod is wider than the blinds by at least 6' on eiter side get drapes that are 2 1/2 x the width of the rod and no more light gap.
elcieg
5 days ago
last modified: 5 days ago
Raise the shade and show the window. You may not have depth for an interior mount.

I'd follow @Patricia Colwell Consulting suggests...add drapery panels. Unlike the two double width panel shown here you can get away with one stationary panel each side, to block the light.
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Fenstermann LLC
2 days ago
Here you go...

This is a youtube video about the product. It has side rails that prevent light leakage on the sides.

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