Blackout curtains - A luxurious curtain with good features
Luxurious and heavy curtains can make any room feel more homely and completely change the atmosphere of your home. Blackout curtains are a popular choice for many which, in addition to their obvious blackout effect, add something special to the rooms in which they are placed. Being able to keep your room dark whenever you want can also be very luxurious.
Blackout curtains are an interior detail that adds more depth to the room and have many good features. They darken a room but they also have a sound-absorbing effect which can be very helpful in a bedroom. They can prevent furniture from becoming sun-bleached and also give you privacy. As an extra plus, they can also help to keep the room cool because they prevent light from shining in.
The darken effect
When choosing blackout curtains, it’s a good idea to think about your choice of fabric. Blackout curtains are often made of thicker material in order to get a darkening effect and this fabric often has a special weaving technique. Some blackout curtains are woven using a blackout technique that means that the light from outside is reflected and cannot break through. Blackout fabrics are high density fabrics which can darken up to 100% and also have a sound-absorbing quality. If the curtain has a blackout effect, you can be sure that a beige blackout curtain will block out the light just as well as a dark gray blackout curtain.
There are also curtains made of a coarser fabric that have a dimout effect. They don’t darken as much as blackout curtains but they have thicker threads woven into the fabric which don’t let as much light through as thinner curtains. Perfect if you’re looking for something in-between. Depending on what type of curtains you choose, they will darken differently. A light curtain with a dimout effect will cut out about 75–80% of the light and a dark fabric will cut out around 90–95%.
If you’re looking for a blackout curtain, then these are some of the things you should consider to be sure that you get the blackout effect you’re after.
Patterned or solid colour blackout curtains?
If you have an empty room at home and need to choose curtains, it is a good idea to choose your curtains based on the room. That way, the choice of colour or pattern will be a little easier. It’s always good to strive for balance in a room so that it doesn’t feel too cluttered. If you have patterned wallpaper, it may be best to choose plain solid-colour curtains. Is it a large room or a smaller one? Heavy curtains in a dark colour can make a room feel smaller than it is, so if the room is quite small already then it’s better to choose a lighter colour. If you like colour and want to bring a lot of it into a room, you can choose contrasting colours that create a dynamic look or go for shades of the same colour that compliment each other. Make sure to take into account how big the window is. If it is a smaller window, you can hang the curtains more to the side of the window and simply pull them when you want the blackout function.
How will you hang your curtains?
For your curtains to reach their full potential, it’s important to think through how you hang them. Making careful measurements is essential and make sure you know what length and width you want the curtains to be. You can create the illusion of a higher ceiling height by hanging the curtains slightly higher than the top of the window. A popular current trend is to hang the curtain from the ceiling on rails for that authentic hotel feeling. If you’re going to hang your curtains from the ceiling, be sure to buy curtains that are long enough.
Hanging the curtains from the ceiling on a rail is a popular choice that gives the room a luxurious feel. If you decide to use a curtain rod instead, you’ll have more options because there are so many different types of curtain rods to choose from. You simply have to decide what system you prefer! It all depends on the style you want in your home. It is important to also take into account the width of the curtains so that they don’t cover too much of the window. Buying an adjustable curtain rod allows you to try different positions further out from the edge of the window.
Are you interested in a pair of lovely and exclusive blackout curtains? Check out our range here!
Blackout curtains are an interior detail that adds more depth to the room and have many good features. They darken a room but they also have a sound-absorbing effect which can be very helpful in a bedroom. They can prevent furniture from becoming sun-bleached and also give you privacy. As an extra plus, they can also help to keep the room cool because they prevent light from shining in.
The darken effect
When choosing blackout curtains, it’s a good idea to think about your choice of fabric. Blackout curtains are often made of thicker material in order to get a darkening effect and this fabric often has a special weaving technique. Some blackout curtains are woven using a blackout technique that means that the light from outside is reflected and cannot break through. Blackout fabrics are high density fabrics which can darken up to 100% and also have a sound-absorbing quality. If the curtain has a blackout effect, you can be sure that a beige blackout curtain will block out the light just as well as a dark gray blackout curtain.
There are also curtains made of a coarser fabric that have a dimout effect. They don’t darken as much as blackout curtains but they have thicker threads woven into the fabric which don’t let as much light through as thinner curtains. Perfect if you’re looking for something in-between. Depending on what type of curtains you choose, they will darken differently. A light curtain with a dimout effect will cut out about 75–80% of the light and a dark fabric will cut out around 90–95%.
If you’re looking for a blackout curtain, then these are some of the things you should consider to be sure that you get the blackout effect you’re after.
Patterned or solid colour blackout curtains?
If you have an empty room at home and need to choose curtains, it is a good idea to choose your curtains based on the room. That way, the choice of colour or pattern will be a little easier. It’s always good to strive for balance in a room so that it doesn’t feel too cluttered. If you have patterned wallpaper, it may be best to choose plain solid-colour curtains. Is it a large room or a smaller one? Heavy curtains in a dark colour can make a room feel smaller than it is, so if the room is quite small already then it’s better to choose a lighter colour. If you like colour and want to bring a lot of it into a room, you can choose contrasting colours that create a dynamic look or go for shades of the same colour that compliment each other. Make sure to take into account how big the window is. If it is a smaller window, you can hang the curtains more to the side of the window and simply pull them when you want the blackout function.
How will you hang your curtains?
For your curtains to reach their full potential, it’s important to think through how you hang them. Making careful measurements is essential and make sure you know what length and width you want the curtains to be. You can create the illusion of a higher ceiling height by hanging the curtains slightly higher than the top of the window. A popular current trend is to hang the curtain from the ceiling on rails for that authentic hotel feeling. If you’re going to hang your curtains from the ceiling, be sure to buy curtains that are long enough.
Hanging the curtains from the ceiling on a rail is a popular choice that gives the room a luxurious feel. If you decide to use a curtain rod instead, you’ll have more options because there are so many different types of curtain rods to choose from. You simply have to decide what system you prefer! It all depends on the style you want in your home. It is important to also take into account the width of the curtains so that they don’t cover too much of the window. Buying an adjustable curtain rod allows you to try different positions further out from the edge of the window.
Are you interested in a pair of lovely and exclusive blackout curtains? Check out our range here!