Watch the video above to see Sean Simmonds, owner of Simmonds Blinds and Drapes, demonstrate the Norman LightGuard 360 system live at the 2026 Bowling Green Home Show. Below, we break down what makes this product a standout for Kentucky homeowners.

If you stopped by our booth at the Bowling Green Home Show today, you saw it in person — the Norman Soluna roller shade with LightGuard 360. No light gaps on the sides. No glow around the top. Just total darkness when you want it and a clean, modern look when you don't. It's the product Sean has been most excited to show Kentucky homeowners this year, and for good reason.

For homeowners in Alvaton, KY and the greater Bowling Green area, this combination of Norman's motorized roller shades and the LightGuard 360 blackout system solves the two biggest complaints we hear about traditional window shades: light leaks and manual operation. Here's what you need to know.

Standard roller shades — even ones with "blackout" fabric — still let light bleed around the edges. The shade fabric itself may block 100% of light, but there's always a gap between the fabric and the window frame. Typically half an inch to a full inch on each side. During the day, it creates a bright halo effect around the shade. At night, streetlights and headlights still creep in.

Norman's LightGuard 360 system fixes this with a three-part sealed approach. Aluminum side channels run vertically along both edges of the shade, guiding the fabric and closing the side gaps. A bottom channel seals the base when the shade is fully lowered. And an integrated top housing covers the roll at the top, blocking light from above. The result is up to 99.99% light blockage — a true blackout experience, not just a marketing claim.

The entire system is custom-fit to your window opening. It's available in both inside mount and outside mount configurations, so it works whether you have deep window frames or flat drywall surrounds. The aluminum construction keeps the channels slim and streamlined — they don't look bulky or industrial. They look intentional and clean.

Pairing LightGuard 360 with Norman Smart Motorization is where the product really shines. The motor sits inside the shade's headrail — hidden, quiet, and powered by a rechargeable internal battery. No electrician, no hardwiring, no exposed cords. You charge the battery with a simple magnetic wand, and a single charge lasts 6 to 12 months depending on how often you use the shade.

Control options include a handheld remote, the Norman app on your phone, or voice commands through Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit. You can also build automated schedules — set your bedroom shades to lower at 9 p.m. and raise at 7 a.m. without touching a thing.

For families with young children, the cordless design is a major safety advantage. There are no dangling cords, no bead chains, no wands. Norman's PrecisionLift cordless system is certified Best for Kids. Combined with motorization, it's the safest window treatment option on the market.

Bedrooms. This is the number one use case. True blackout means your body produces melatonin properly, you fall asleep faster, and you sleep deeper. If you're a shift worker in the Bowling Green area, this shade turns your bedroom into a sleep cave at 2 p.m. just as well as 2 a.m.

Nurseries and kids' rooms. Naptime and early bedtime are easier when the room is genuinely dark. No light leaks from the sides means no "but it's still light outside" arguments.

Home theaters and media rooms. Light bleed ruins picture quality on projectors and large screens. LightGuard 360 gives you cinema-level darkness without permanent blackout curtains.

Home offices. Screen glare from side gaps makes video calls and focused work harder than it needs to be. Sealed side channels eliminate glare at any time of day.

At our booth today, Sean walked homeowners through a hands-on demo of the full LightGuard 360 system. You could see the difference immediately — a standard roller shade next to a LightGuard 360 shade on the same mock window. The standard shade had visible light on all four sides. The LightGuard shade had none.

We also demonstrated the motorized operation live — voice commands through Alexa, app control on a phone, and the rechargeable battery wand. The response from Bowling Green and Warren County homeowners has been incredible. If you missed the show or want to see the system in your own home, we're bringing it directly to you.

Simmonds Blinds and Drapes proudly serves homeowners across the region — from Alvaton and Bowling Green to Scottsville, Glasgow, Franklin, and Owensboro. Sean and the team provide free in-home consultations where we bring product samples, demonstrate the motorized controls, and measure your windows on-site. No showroom visit required.

Whether you're building a new home off Scottsville Road, renovating a historic property near Lampkin Park in Bowling Green, or upgrading your windows in Alvaton, we'll design a solution that fits your home and your budget.

LightGuard 360 is a sealed blackout system for Norman Soluna roller shades. It uses aluminum side channels, a bottom channel, and an integrated top housing to block light from seeping around the shade edges. Standard roller shades leave half-inch to one-inch gaps — LightGuard 360 closes those gaps for up to 99.99% light blockage.

Yes. LightGuard 360 works with Norman Smart Motorization. The motor runs on a rechargeable internal battery with no hardwiring needed. It pairs with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and the Norman app for voice control, phone control, and automated schedules.

Whether you saw us at the Bowling Green Home Show today or you're just hearing about LightGuard 360 for the first time, we'd love to show you what true blackout looks like in your own space. Our in-home consultations are free, and we bring everything to you — samples, demos, and measurements.

Call Sean and the team at (270) 775-2964 or email us at simmondsblinds@gmail.com to schedule your consultation.

Simmonds Blinds and Drapes
1128 Highland Drive
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
Phone: (270) 775-2964
Email: simmondsblinds@gmail.com
Serving Alvaton, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Beaver Dam, Glasgow, Franklin, Scottsville & all of South-Central Kentucky