Spring Savings: Take 20% off New Skylight Shades this Season!
*Discount only on one room-darkening or light-filtering shade purchase made via the VELUX Skylight Shades Store. Excludes accessories and VELUX ACTIVE products. Valid thru 3/31/25.

Room Darkening Skylight Shades

VELUX solar-powered, room-darkening shades utilize a double-pleated honeycomb structure with an interior aluminum coating to block even the brightest sunlight, creating a flexible light barrier for better thermal and energy efficiency. Our room-darkening shade improves the energy efficiency of your skylight up to 40%.

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Three VELUX skylights with dark gray shades flood light onto some indoor plants sitting on a ledge underneath.

Advantages of Shades

Enhanced Light Control

Easily adjust the amount of natural light entering your home with options like light-filtering and room-darkening shades.

Improved Energy Efficiency

Reduce heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, helping you save on energy bills.

Convenient
Operation

Our solar-powered shades come with remote controls for effortless adjustment and light flexibility.

Stylish
Design

Available in various colors and styles to complement any interior decor.

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Customize Your Skylight System with a Room Darkening Shade

Custom order skylight shades will ship separately and require a 3-week lead time.

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Introducing the VELUX Skylight System

KLI 312 Shade Remote

KLI 311 Venting Remote

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The standard VSS solar skylight system with a white shade

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Unit Skylight

The base of the VELUX Skylight System is our industry-leading residential glass skylight! With deck-mount, curb-mount, and self-flashed installation options, the unit skylight can be fixed or venting to provide fresh air. Venting models are available in solar-powered, electric, and manual operations.
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Solar-Powered Shade

Add a solar-powered, room-darkening shade for maximum light control in any space.
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Remote Controls

Factory paired remote controls for shades are included in all Skylight Systems for easy set-up and operation. Electric and solar venting Skylight Systems also include remotes pre-paired to open and close the skylights.
_{Remote upgrades avatlable include VELUX ACTIVE and VELUX Touch

Manual venting Skylight Systems can be operated with a handle or control rod, sold separately.}
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Standard Safety Glass

Standard laminated glass has advanced Low-E protective coating, dual-sealed and injected with argon gas for increased protection and indoor comfort.
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Rain Sensor

Solar and electric venting Skylight Systems feature integrated rain sensors to close the skylights automatically at the first signs of inclement weather.
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Insect Screen

All venting Skylight Systems include insect screens to prevent bugs and debris from entering the home through an open skylight.
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Weathertight Guaranteed

VELUX flashing is required to create a weathertight seal around deck- and curb-mount Skylight Systems., as well as to qualify for our 10-year installation warranty.