I recently moved into a home with a small transom window above my kitchen cabinets. While it’s a charming feature, it’s causing some issues with sunlight during the mornings. Every other day, one of my kids complains about the sun shining directly into their eyes while they’re enjoying breakfast. I’ve resorted to using an empty box or something similar to block the sun temporarily, but it’s not a sustainable solution.
I already have a setup with automated roller blinds for larger windows, but this particular window is too narrow and close to the ceiling to accommodate a standard ‘top-down’ shade. The ideal solution would be a device that sits on top of the cabinet and can raise a thin, opaque material to block the sunlight when needed. I’m envisioning a battery-powered device that can be controlled via Z-Wave, allowing it to raise and lower as needed.
Has anyone tackled a similar challenge? I’m curious if there are existing products or DIY solutions that could work for this specific scenario. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!