The Best Window Treatments for Home Offices

Published 2/06/2026

Working from home has transformed how we think about interior design – especially when it comes to home offices. Beyond desks and chairs, window treatments play a critical role in shaping productivity, comfort, and professionalism. The right solution can reduce glare on screens, protect privacy during video calls, regulate temperature, and create a workspace that feels focused yet inviting.

Why Window Treatments Matter in a Home Office

Light, glare, and privacy directly impact how effectively we work. Too much sunlight can wash out screens and strain eyes, while insufficient light can make spaces feel dull and fatiguing. Privacy is equally important especially during video calls or when working in street-facing rooms.

Home offices also experience changing light conditions throughout the day. Morning brightness, midday glare, and afternoon heat can all affect comfort and focus. Smart, strategic window treatments help regulate these variables, creating a workspace that supports productivity while maintaining a polished, professional appearance.

Light Control and Glare Reduction — Keys to Focused Work

Excessive glare is one of the most common challenges in home offices, particularly in rooms with large or sun-exposed windows. Direct sunlight reflecting off screens can reduce visibility, cause eye strain, and disrupt concentration. Effective window treatments should filter or soften incoming light while maintaining enough brightness to keep the space energizing.

Norman® solutions for glare reduction include:

• Soluna™ Roller Shades: Roller shades made with solar screen fabrics are a great fit for home offices because they reduce glare without blocking natural light. The fabric filters sunlight before it reaches your workspace, helping minimize screen reflections and eye strain while still preserving outside views. This balance makes it easier to stay focused and comfortable throughout the workday.

• PerfectSheer™ Shades: PerfectSheer shades help reduce glare in a home office by softly diffusing sunlight rather than blocking it completely. The sheer fabric filters harsh light before it reaches your workspace, minimizing screen reflections and eye strain while keeping the room bright and open. This balance of light control and visibility creates a more comfortable environment for focused work throughout the day.

Privacy Solutions for All-Day Productivity

Privacy is essential in work-from-home environments, not only for focused tasks but also for maintaining a professional setting during video calls. The best privacy solutions block unwanted views without sacrificing natural light.

Norman® privacy-focused options include:

• Soluna™ Roller Shades featuring Dual Shades: Dual shades are ideal for home offices because they offer adjustable privacy without blocking natural light. The two-fabric design allows you to control visibility throughout the day. When you need full privacy for meetings, the opaque layers align to create a more enclosed, distraction-free environment.

Blackout and Room-Darkening Options for Rest

There are times when enhanced light control is necessary—such as important video meetings, late-day work sessions, or offices exposed to strong afternoon sun. Room-darkening and blackout shades help reduce distractions and create a professional backdrop.

Norman room-darkening solutions include:

• Soluna™ Roller Shades with LightGuard 360™: LightGuard 360 is a great addition to a home office because it delivers complete room darkening when you need a break from the day. By blocking light from all sides of the shade, it helps create a calmer, more restful environment, ideal for short rests or resetting between tasks. 

Energy Efficiency and Comfort for Long Workdays

Comfort is just as important as visibility when working long hours from home. Window treatments that regulate temperature help create a more stable and comfortable workspace—especially in rooms with large windows or intense sun exposure.

Norman energy-efficient options include:

• Portrait Honeycomb Shades with CA SmartFit®: CA SmartFit®, an innovative honeycomb shade crafted exclusively for Canada. Available in 3/4″ single, 9/16″ single & 1/2″ double cells honeycomb fabric, it offers both light-filtering and room-darkening options, giving you ultimate light and privacy control. 

• Norman Shutters: Norman shutters are a smart choice for home offices because they add insulation and help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. With the award-winning InvisibleTilt® split tilt feature, you can close only part of the louvers to block glare while still letting natural light in. This balance of energy efficiency and light control helps create a more comfortable, productive workspace.

Smart Features for Modern Workspaces

Modern home offices benefit from window treatments that are easy to adjust and visually unobtrusive. Motorized window treatments allow quick changes in light control throughout the day.

Norman smart solutions include:

• Norman Smart Motorization: Norman smart motorized shades are a great fit for home offices because they let you adjust light and privacy without interrupting your work. With control from a mobile device or remote, you can raise or lower the shades while staying focused on tasks, calls, or meetings. This added convenience helps maintain a comfortable workspace throughout the day, supporting better concentration and productivity.

• AutoWand™ Motorization: Shades with AutoWand motorization offer a budget-friendly way to enjoy the convenience of motorized control in a home office. With the push of a button, the shade smoothly raises or lowers to a preset position, making it easy to adjust privacy without breaking focus. This simple, reliable control helps create a more comfortable and efficient workspace while keeping motorization accessible.

The right window treatments are a foundational element of a productive and comfortable home office. By managing glare, enhancing privacy, and supporting energy efficiency, thoughtful solutions can transform work-from-home spaces into environments that foster focus and professionalism.

Discover Norman®’s full range of window treatments designed for modern home offices and work-from-home spaces.