It is impossible to live on earth without light. But its excess can also ruin existence. That is why the idea of creating a fabric that protects from excess light appeared.
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Definition of blackout curtains
Usually, when talking about light-blocking curtains, mean curtains made of blackout fabric. Their homeland is Finland. And the stimulus for the creation of know-how was the white nights. Blackout is a three-layer fabric. The first white layer is a reflector, the second slows down the flow of rays into the room, the third is decorative. The last layer is made of modern materials of different colors and patterns.
Thanks to such curtains, the degree of protection is from 90% to 100%. The subtleties of the production process are not disclosed, only some general points are available.
Window Curtain Options
Thick curtains. Description, fabric names, models and design
Light-protecting fabrics look presentable, but it is not always possible to immediately understand that elegant curtains are the result of serious developments.
The beige blackout palette looks very organic in a classic living room interior.
The photo shows blackout roller blinds on French windows.
Japanese panels are also made from opaque material.
The modern pleated model is also made from blackout fabrics.
Despite the high cost of the fabric, such curtains have a number of advantages:
- Wear-resistant, retain their original appearance for many years;
- Do not wrinkle;
- Have a heat-insulating effect;
- Soundproofing;
- Fireproof;
- Do not require special care;
- Do not cause allergic reactions;
- Universal in use.
Important! All three layers are clearly visible on the cut of the blackout fabric. The middle layer is black.
When buying fabric for making curtains, you need to take the correct measurements.
Sun protection film curtain
Another way to protect against excessive sunlight is film. Being a reflector, the film is able to neutralize ultraviolet radiation.
Advantages sun protection film - curtains:
- Does not collect dust;
- Complements any interior design;
- In winter it retains heat, and in summer it does not let in sunlight, cooling the room;
- It has a positive effect on the growth of indoor plants due to the microclimate it creates;
- The tinting effect reliably protects from prying eyes;
- The film is combined with curtains and blinds;
- Reasonable price.
Flaws:
- Film is a fragile and thin material that can be easily damaged;
- Low-quality film fades in the sun, and some of its fragments may stick strongly to the glass.
You can “install” such protection yourself.
First, prepare the window. Wash it thoroughly, then degrease the glass. Wet the glass and the film surface with soapy water. It is better to use a spray bottle for this purpose. Apply the film to the glass, and then smooth the surface with a spatula so that there are no folds or bubbles. Leave to dry.
To ensure that the film sticks well, it is best to do this in the evening or during the day, when there is no sun, so that the temperature does not exceed +25 degrees.
If you need to remove or replace the film, heat the surface with a hair dryer and remove the film. This is possible if the film was glued using a soap solution. Self-adhesive film is removed by wetting the surface with acetone.
Ready-made curtain sets
Underwater world
Curtains that reliably block out light are not only practical, but can also be used to create a unique design.
In the photo blackout curtains set Underwater world. It looks appropriate and stylish in a modest-sized living room. Bright accents in the interior - a pillow and a wall panel - can complement the design.
Another model with a marine theme. This one uses a 3D effect.
The underwater world in animated performance.
Other options
Pictures on light-protective curtains so real that it seems as if you are not in an apartment, but in a meadow, forest or park. Perhaps, thanks to such curtains, a certain relaxation effect is achieved.
Living room interior with curtains from the "Park Alley".
And thanks to these curtains you can look at the city from above...
An ideal composition for relaxation. You can feel like you are on holiday.
Set opaque curtains with a space theme.
Blackout curtains - options and description:
For the bedroom
The bedroom is a place where protection from light is especially important. Therefore, for the interior, not only blackout fabric is used, but also curtain models are selected that cover the window as much as possible. Such options include roller blinds, Roman blinds, and Japanese panels.
The photo shows a model of roller blinds made of light-proof fabric.
Bedroom windows, both in modern and classic styles, are decorated with blackout curtains. Different models and shapes of curtains are created from this fabric, which perfectly match light curtains.
Dark classic curtains in the bedroom interior.
Options for other rooms
In the interior of a living room, blackout curtains can easily become a pearl that attracts attention.
A simple model becomes spectacular thanks to an exquisite combination of colors.
Curtains in the kitchen should not take up much space.
Blackout fabrics for curtains
Fabrics of high or medium density can protect a room from light. These can be natural, synthetic or mixed materials.
In addition to blackout fabric, perhaps the most reliable protector from light, other fabrics are also used for curtains.
Velvet. The royal fabric is made from cotton, silk or viscose fibers. Dense in texture, soft and velvety to the touch.
Velveteen. It is made in different types, in small or large rib. It will protect from light and drafts. It is easy to drape.
Thick silk. A unique natural fabric in structure. It practically does not wrinkle, very wear-resistant. To protect from light, curtains are made on a lining.
Tapestry. A work of art in a window opening. The fabric looks majestic and rich due to the decorative interweaving of fibers.
Wool. Sheep wool is used to make the fabric. The curtains not only protect from light and drafts, but also have sound insulation.
Taffeta. The combination of silk fibers and acetate produces a stiff, shiny fabric.
Examples of curtains in the interior plus photos
Model for the living room. Blackout curtains with drapery and grabs.
Roller blinds are complemented by classic curtains. Guaranteed protection from light.
Light roller blinds on the bay window and curtains in the same tone as the furniture.
It is not difficult to protect a room from light. The main thing is that it can be done with taste and in a certain style.
VIDEO: Blackout roller blinds.
50 Options for Blackout Curtains for Your Home:
