Blockout Curtains

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Blockout curtains are a popular curtain choice for bedrooms these days, as they block out most of the sunlight and keep the room nice and dark. Spotlight is your one-stop shop for beautiful curtains that add value and privacy to your home. Of course, there are a lot of things to know about blockout curtains aside from this, so we decided to collate useful information for you to refer to. If you are interested in blockout curtains and their features, be sure to read on.

Find Stylish Ready-Made Blockout Curtains For Bedrooms And Living Rooms

These curtains feature a blockout coating that prevents light from filtering through the curtains and into your space. This makes blockout curtains a great addition to any living room or bedroom. Blockout curtains help to create a dark and peaceful oasis in your home. These curtains are particularly great for night shift workers as they help to create a dark bedroom that assists workers in getting a comfortable sleep during the day, even when it is bright outside. Or maybe you just simply prefer a dark and cosy space! Blockout curtains help to completely transform your living room and bedrooms.

Keep Your Home Shaded And Cool With Our Dark Sunblock Curtains

The way in which blockout curtains help to prevent sunlight from entering your space not only influences the appearance of your room, but also helps to regulate the temperature of your home. Sunblock curtains effectively block the heat from the sun's rays. When paired with an air conditioner or cooling system, a drawn pair of sunblock curtains helps to trap the cooler air inside your home.

Select Short Blackout Curtains For Smaller Windows

Wanting to create a cosy kitchen in your home? Short blackout curtains make a huge difference in any kitchen or dining space. Typically, kitchen and dining room windows are shorter in size, so the traditional length of blockout curtains is not ideal. Shop for short blackout curtains that cover your smaller kitchen windows and make sure they don't drag on your bench space, keeping them away from wet areas.

Choose From Luxury And Affordable Blockout Curtains To Suit Your Budget

Whether you're wanting a dramatic addition to elevate your home styling or looking for a quick and affordable solution to darken your bedroom, our incredible range of blockout curtains has you covered. You can enjoy a whole range of styles and prices to find the perfect pair of curtains for your home.

Blockout Curtains FAQs

How do blockout curtains work?

While blockout curtains have many benefits, their main purpose is blocking out sunlight from the outdoors. To perform this function, blockout curtains must be made with specific materials that can block out the light - this mainly includes heavier fabrics with a tight weave.

There is always a bit of discussion as to how much light blockout curtains should eliminate. The answer to this question demands us to explain two other curtain types with similar features - this includes room darkening curtains and light filtering curtains.

In theory, blockout curtains should eliminate 100% of the incoming light. If you choose darkening curtains, your curtains will block out 95 to 99% of incoming light. Anything below 95% falls under the category of light filtering curtains.

What is the difference between blockout curtains and thermal insulated curtains?

While there are certain blockout curtains that come with thermal insulation, to illustrate the difference between both types, let us take a closer look at the definition of each type of curtain as this will make it easier to distinguish between them. A thermal insulated curtain is created to keep your home warm during the colder months, through a special coating or layer of acrylic. Naturally, these curtains can block some degree of light, but not all reach the level of a blockout curtain. Many manufacturers are now applying thermal properties to their blockout curtains. Instead of the acrylic layer you will find with dedicated thermal curtains, they will use an acrylic coating on the back of the curtain. This provides similar benefits as the acrylic foam used in thermal curtains. In conclusion, the blockout curtain's main purpose is blocking out sunlight, while thermal insulated curtains are focused on keeping warmth inside the home. In some rare cases, curtains can display both qualities.

Are blockout curtains necessary for a good night's sleep?

The use of blockout curtains often comes down to your surroundings. For example, if there is a streetlight right opposite your window, it is likely that the streetlight will disturb your sleep. Naturally, if your room is dark enough without a blockout curtain, then there is no problem.

There are certain people who do need to sleep during the day, especially if they work the night shift. Sleeping during the day is not that easy though, especially if there is a lot of noise and light coming in from the outside. To prevent this, blockout curtains can provide a solution and a better sleeping environment overall.

Are blockout curtains made from heavier fabrics?

Blockout curtains must have the ability to keep light out - this means that manufacturers will always use a heavier fabric with a tight weave. The tighter the weave, the less likely that light will escape through the tiny gaps. Since blockout curtains can be heavier than the average curtain, it is important to take this into consideration when you go shopping for a curtain track or a curtain pole. For heavier curtains, it can be advised to choose more durable materials such as metal. If you'd rather not have metal, you can also choose PVC or wood with a larger pole diameter.

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Style your window furnishings with Spotlight's incredible range of curtains and elevate any room in your home today. Explore the entire selection of beautiful curtains online and in-store including:

• Curtain Poles and Curtain Tracks: Elevate your curtains with a high-quality and stylish pole or track for them to run on. You can also choose from a variety of hooks, brackets and ends to accessorise your curtain pole.
• Curtain Accessories, Tie Backs & Holdbacks: It's the little things that count, and we have heaps of handy accessories for your curtains, including hooks, tiebacks, tape, stretch wire and more.
• Custom Made Curtains: Did you know you can have the curtains of your dreams made for you at Spotlight? Our custom curtains service includes a free in-home measure and quote, and you can design them to fit all of your window or door needs.

Don't forget to check out our complete guides on How to Hang Curtains and How to Measure Your Windows for more information and inspiration on styling your curtains.