If you’re looking to create more of a focal point in your living room or bedroom, Blackout Curtains feature luxurious textures and create extra warmth and cosiness at any window. Lined with an opaque fabric, Blackout Curtains will also keep your privacy at the forefront when closed and keep your room shaded all year round.
What are the Benefits of Blackout Curtains?
- Beautiful style all year round – From a stunning range of patterns and colourways to your choice of heading, Blackout Curtains bring a luxurious touch to your scheme.
- Can pair curtains with the right type of blind – If you’re looking to create more depth at your window, Roman Blinds can complement your chosen design style while offering additional privacy for your home.
- Perfect for large windows – If your room features large windows such as a bay window, these curtains will help to significantly reduce the sunlight entering your room while bringing gorgeous style.
- Retains your privacy – Blackout Curtains tend to be more effective at improving privacy over a voile and sheer or a light filtering fabric due to their capabilities of blocking out light when closed – they’re great for overlooked homes day and night, preventing anyone from seeing inside.
- Improved shading – Stopping the light in its tracks, they’re perfect for street facing rooms in comparison to a Voile Curtain where light from car headlights or streetlamps still may filter through and disturb your sleep.
What are the Best Rooms for Blackout Curtains?
- Bedrooms and nurseries – Blackout Curtains are perfect for bedrooms and nurseries, helping you and your little ones to get an uninterrupted night’s sleep.
- Living rooms – Blackout Curtains look ever so elegant in living rooms and help to create a captivating focal point, all while reducing sun glare for when you’re watching tv.
- Dining rooms – While Curtains aren’t necessarily suitable for dining rooms connected to the kitchen due to spillages that can be caused by your washing and cooking areas, if your dining area is separated, they help to prevent onlookers seeing inside. Plus, they keep harsh UV rays out of your space, helping you protect your furniture and flooring from fading.
Do Blackout Curtains Keep Heat Out?
Even though Blackout Curtains help you trap heat at your window with a thick fabric, we recommend Thermal Curtains if you’re looking for insulating your home as they feature a triple interlining that helps to keep your space cool in summer and warm in winter. While you won’t experience the same level of shading, they still do a great job at keeping sunlight out of your space.
How to Clean Blackout Curtains
All of our Blackout Curtains come with a care label, and our best advice is to consult a professional dry cleaner before attempting any stain removal, which is recommend especially for our Satin and Silk curtains. That being said, there are things you can do at home to keep your Velvet and Linen Curtains in tip-top shape:
- Dusting – First, take your upholstery attachment on your vacuum and gently dust the fabric down, then repeat the process on the other side of the fabric, being careful not to use too much pressure to avoid damaging the fabric.
- Cleaning deeper marks and stains – we recommend using a microfiber cloth and a mix of warm, soapy water to gently blot the affected area, ensuring again not to apply too much pressure to prevent the fabric from fraying. Then, simply leave the fabric to air dry.
If you’re looking for more information regarding cleaning your Blackout Curtains, read our cleaning guide.
What Fabrics are Blackout Curtains Available In?
Our Blackout Curtains come with the following fabric choices for a customised look in your scheme:
- Velvet – Velvet oozes warmth and cosiness, with a thick fabric that makes them perfect for both blackout shading and trapping the heat at your window.
- Real & Faux Silk – Silk has a subtle shimmer that creates a beautiful focal point in your interior scheme. They’re also available in an array of enchanting shades to suit your space.
- Linen – For a classic look, our Linen Curtains come in a variety of shades that work wonders with the soft and lightweight fabric. The ideal choice for your little one’s bedroom too with beautiful striped, geometric and wildlife motifs, they’re ever so versatile.
Find the Perfect Blackout Curtain for your Home
Feeling inspired? Explore our entire range of Blackout Curtains today and find a style for your scheme, with a range of headings types, patterns and more for your windows.
