What to look for when buying Blackout Curtains?

Now that winter has arrived our heater usage increases along with utility bills. One great way to keep the heat in your home or office is by installing blackout curtains.

What are Blackout Curtains?

Curtains are window coverings made of fabric panels that are usually sold in pairs. They can be used alone or with a blind. Curtains come in a range of light weight fabrics called “sheers”or heavier fabrics “blackout” and can be used in traditional homes, or modern contemporary homes. 

Blackout curtains also sometimes called blockout curtains, are made using heavy duty thicker fabrics that are difficult to see through and are designed to eliminate 98-100% of light, keeping your home or office warmer on those chilly days.

Buying Blackout Curtains

With a great range of curtain choices available, it’s great to know what to look for when buying blackout curtains,.Blackout fabrics are a wonderful option for rooms requiring complete darkness and increased privacy, making these curtains perfectly suited to bedrooms, living rooms, theatre rooms and studies.

Our Davidson’s range of blackout fabrics are of the highest quality, Australian made and custom made, so they will be the perfect fit every time. We also have a large range of styles, textures, patterns and colours available, so you don’t have to settle for a dark hue to block out the light; instead, there are a wide variety of fashionable colours available, Our blackout curtains can also be motorised for luxurious convenience, or integrate them with a home automation system through voice control with Google, Alexa or Apple.

Further Benefits of Blackout Curtains

Warmth – As mentioned blackout curtains improve the temperature in your room by keeping in the warmth during colder days and reducing the load on your heater,. Although during hot weather they also reflect heat and reduce the sun glare in your room, making your home and office cooler. 

Darkness – Due to having zero light transmission many people also use blackout curtains in their office or study as they also help reduce the glare on computer screens. Blackout curtains are also suitable for light sleepers, shift workers and those needing day naps, or for use in built up areas where street lights affect your sleep.

Privacy – Unlike sheer curtains which you can see through, blackout curtains provide the perfect privacy. They are made of a strong thicker fabric which people can not see through, which is ideal if you are working at your office late in the evening, or if you are wanting privacy from neighbours.

Noise – Due to being made of a thicker lining and having insulation properties, blackout curtains can help reduce noise from entering and leaving the room. This is of course ideal when using in movie rooms, meeting rooms in your workplace, or in bedrooms to reduce the level of noise from the outdoor environment such as traffic.

Versatile – Blackout curtains can be used on their own, or they can be used in a dual set up with sheer curtains or a blind. Styles include Sheer S Fold or Wave Track Curtains which are popular for modern homes. For a more traditional effect Traditional Pinch Pleat, Pencil Pleat and Gather headings are favourites.

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For further information please call our team on 1300 849 336, or please visit our Showroom at 617-619 Howitt Street Ballarat.